Where did the “Pelican” of Pelican Parts come from?

[gsxrken]

At last night’s grace before dinner, I asked for the Lord’s help for “for a fellow Pelican, Michael Marsh”. Immediately afterwards one of them asked what that was all about, and I said it’s just someone from the Porsche forum I’m on that was hospitalized. “Pelican?!” “Why is it called Pelican? What does that have to with Porsche?”
I had to admit I had no idea. Never even thought about and I’ve been here 18 years. Damn kids.

[KFC911]

Methinks Wayne posted about the name choice years ago....

He might know

[MRM]

Yes, Wayne did post about the name years ago. If I recall correctly, when Wayne was starting Pelican and creating the web site, there was a pier nearby he liked to go to that was full of Pelicans. When it came time to name his company and website, he had to pick something, so he named it Pelican Parts after the pelicans that flocked to the area.

[stevej37]

Sounds better than Pigeon Parts.

[RWebb]

[svandamme]

They will gobble down anyhing

down the hatch.

[gsxrken]

Thanks! Must have missed that back then.

Originally Posted by MRM

Yes, Wayne did post about the name years ago. If I recall correctly, when Wayne was starting Pelican and creating the web site, there was a pier nearby he liked to go to that was full of Pelicans. When it came time to name his company and website, he had to pick something, so he named it Pelican Parts after the pelicans that flocked to the area.

[RNajarian]

I seem to remember it is because of the “frunk.”

Both 911’s and Pelicans Carry stuff up front.

[flatbutt]

don't overlook its alliterative value.

[maxnine11]

'Porcupine Parts' was a close second.

[ckissick]

Peach Parts was already taken.

[svandamme]

Badger Parts

"Tenacious, we don't stop at nothing to get your parts delivered"

[Zeke]

It was Wayne and Tom at the time. Either one could have had the idea, but Wayne did tell the story once.

[oldE]

Originally Posted by maxnine11

'Porcupine Parts' was a close second.

At least then all of the pricks would remain outside.

Best
Les

[ckelly78z]

Originally Posted by oldE

At least then all of the pricks would remain outside.

Best
Les

What ??? No PARF ??

[slow&rusty]

Because "Jackstand" Parts was already in use by the Ferrari guys