Hi, Larry
> sir john....
I'm priviledged - a K-nitehood! Looks like we're both singing from the same
hymn sheet. It's just that I've never been able to understand why people
spend years and oodles of caboodle getting their cars straight - then opt
to buy a cheap part because the OE or close OE is a few, or probably in
some cases, lots of dollars more. What real difference does it make to the
overall re-build cost on the bottom line? Damn all - but when the cheap
part fails (as we've seen with this chain) the additional cost to sort it
all out is far more than buying the OE quality part in the first place. I
know that when owners live far from the country where the car was made and
parts may be difficult to find anyway, the task is that much harder. It's a
disappointment for anyone who has laboured to restore and wants the wind in
their hair, to have to put things off and leave the car still unused. I
know what I'd prefer under those same circumstances
> flame me if you will....i personally buy the closest thing to oem parts
that i can >obtain....
I probably would flame you if you bought cheap bits which failed and you
moaned about it - 'cos you know better. That said, lots of people don't and
its up to us to gently point out the likely error of their ways, in their
own interests.
>(ok the poly bushings were not an oem
Mine, neither.
> after too many beers too much no top
> (dildn't put the frame back) driving in the spit...even if it was
> avoiding the local constabulary....and much too much money spent on my
> hobby.....even if the ex want's her check......
Let's get the priorities right. The 'ex' can answer back, the car can
answer back too - but in a way we most times forgive. As I once said to my
ex in court when she wanted my Spitfire as part of the settlement, human
beauty is but a fleeting thing and she would never be as pretty as the car
- especially in thirty years time. Judge thought it was a great joke,
opposing counsel thought otherwise.
John
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