Hi Linda,
If you'll tell me who to make the check(s) out to, I'd be glad to send
it/them. While I'm not a mechanical expert, a local mechanic is. (Rivergate
Racing, including Bill and Will Perry. Bill's been racing SCCA since 1965
and is currently the Regional Executive of the Chattanooga Region, SCCA).
I'd be glad to pay my full price up front with a purchase agreement, (I
believe I mentioned that I'd take a set, plus one for a spare). I could send
two checks for $90 then work out any balance after, if that works.
Living in Chattanooga TN, I'd be glad to run one of the test parts to
Tellico Plains, across the Cherohala Skyway, and up the Tail of the Dragon
in the Smokies and report back (SERIOUS twisties. For those who don't know,
we're talking Highway 129. 319 curves in 11 miles in The Tail). I don't know
if I can have the part Magnafluxed after to tell how the metal held up, but
I'm sure I can get an honest opinion on the part from Bill or Will.
I have to let ya know. It's not an entirely an altruistic sacrifice that I'm
willing to put Loreli on the (double yellow) line for this. I'm in serious
need of a lower ball joint. I keep getting beaten out on eBay. I can't
really afford a new one right now (plus these, plus installation). 90 days
AFTER testing sounds like a really long time (and good driving weather will
be harder to find!) I know I'm not a racing team, but some real road use
could be handy info too.
Matt Smith,
And Loreli (she's a 70' Silver Solex).
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ljordan704@netscape.net
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 1:57 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Ball Joint Update, Phase 2
Hi List,
Currently the company is getting quotes for the manufacture of the part.
Price will be in the range stated.The contact I spoke with at the company
will be on vacation for 1 week.
With a 50% deposit up front and a purchase order stating the terms, we
would get drawings and 5 actual samples for our approval. These would be
able to be installed on a Roadster. This is how they usually do it with
other projects.
Upon approval the balance would be due and the order would be ready for
shipment in 90 days.
So, I need to work out :
1.security of the money during all stages. Paypal has pros and cons.
2.accuracy of the drawings for manufacture
3 5 people who can test the samples and are trusted by the membership for
mechanical expertise.
4delivery timeline
5Shipping costs and delivery options (pickup, group ship etc)
I have had some offers of help which I appreciate and we will need.
Linda
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