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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
DATE OF REPORT: MARCH 20, 1997
(Date of earliest event reported)
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ECKLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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FLORIDA 1-14082 59-1469577
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) No.)
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5200 SOUTH WASHINGTON AVENUE, TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA 32780
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
(407) 269-9680
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On March 20, 1997, Eckler Industries, Inc. ("Eckler") issued a press
release announcing that it had secured funding from Sirrom Capital
Corporation in the amount of $3,500,000 for its Smart Choice Division. A copy
of this release is appended to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 20.1.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS.
20.1 Press Release dated March 20, 1997
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ECKLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ Gary R. Smith
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Gary R. Smith, President
March 24, 1997
