Terry and Bob could close their doors for any one of a dozen reasons and in
the long term they will. It is unlikely that someone else will take their
place and eventually the stocks of NOS components will run out. If we can
find more available substitutes for certain parts, that will help to secure
the longer term survival of our cars. The choice to use an "original" part
at higher cost versus a "close fit" at lower cost should be up to the buyer.
I am against self censoring.
George
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-bricklin@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-bricklin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of alphachi
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 2:11 AM
To: Bricklin@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: parts
Sure, let's screw the only suppliers we have so then when we need some
impossible to find item, they won't be around. Let's consider the bigger
picture here. If you think these guys are going to keep their doors open
just for a couple of odd parts and meanwhile answer a plethora of questions
from newbies and oldbies alike, you're being very optimistic. Certainly, no
one will follow in their footsteps if we find a way to circumvent with some
of the more common elements. Don't get me wrong, I'm not in love with
either of these guys, they can get a bit prima dona-ish. But that doesn't
mean we should cut off our nose to spite our face. IMHO
stephan #2821
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