I would have to second that Brian. Rimmer's actually has things in stock
and they are a great source for hard to find parts (especially for us Wedge
owners).
Mark Ascherl
1981 TR8 DHC FI
Raleigh, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Furgalus <triumph.tr7@usa.net>
To: Jay Snavely <jays@paonline.com>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 1:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Car Parts]
>
> Jay,
>
> Try Rimmer Brothers in the UK. Great prices, and great service. Complete
> online catalog(ue), too!
>
> http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/
>
> Later,
> Brian
>
> "Jay Snavely" <jays@paonline.com> wrote:
>
> After thinking that since there are a number of suppliers with really
nice,
> complete looking catalogs of parts for cars such as the TR6, I was lulled
> into thinking that translated into "readily available". WRONG A lot of
> Moss's illustrations include parts that are not available. TRF has a lot
> more parts listed; however, many are out of stock, with no delivery in
> sight. Whether they are actually ordered from the supplier is another
> matter. I have quickly learned to anticipate my needs in advance when
> possible, ask if the item is in stock when placing the order, and order
long
> before I actually plan to use the part. I will say in defense of TRF,
they
> do not charge for backordered parts until they are delivered and usually
do
> not charge any shipping on them. I actually received a backordered part
> from them yesterday. It was one of the green hoses from a set. I
received
> the others in the set last June when I placed the ordered. Fortunately I
> really did not need them yet. (The boats from Tiawan are slow.)
>
> I am still trying to track down a set of seat foam for a 74 TR6. Neither
> TRF nor Moss have them in stock. If anyone has a suggestion on another
> vendor, I would appreciate it.
>
>
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