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Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings

To: Curt/Nancy Arndt <cnaarndt@gmail.com>, I Erbs <eyera3@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings
From: Michael Hartfield <hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:25:12 -0800
I paid $96 two years ago from British Car Specialists.
Michael


Curt/Nancy Arndtcnaarndt@gmail.com

> I also don't think $110 is outrageous for quality NOS rims if they are
> correct.  Pricey... yes, but hopefully you get what you pay for.  When I
> consider the effort and cost to drill out and make the proper rivet then
> re-plate and assemble the originals, then the price is more in line.
> 
> By definition, they are not making NOS parts any more, so get them while you
> can
> 
> Remember the old adage that... "When you go from a 98 point car to a 100
> point car, you double the cost of the restoration."
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Curt
> 
> On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:45 AM, I Erbs <eyera3@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Worw, OK, so we found the elusive NOS rings, but they are $110.00 each!!!!!
>> Shit, that's outrageous!!!!
>> 
>> --
>> Ira Erbs
>> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
>> IT CONSULTANTS
>> Portland, OR
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