Curt - Rick - Tom
For what it's worth, I have purchased parts from each of you. Thank you for your
commitment, your time, and your technical expertise. Because of each of you I am
able to keep my Series V running and looking "good"!
from Sunny South Dakota,
Paul Almjeld
Series V #14649
CMeinel464(at)aol.com wrote:
> Kurt,
>
> Thanks for the nice comments on Rick and myself in regard to Sunbeam parts
> suppliers. I think the point that most people are missing is the fact that
> Rick, myself and Tiger Tom are all Sunbeam owners and enthusiasts. Our
> commitment and philosophy about supplying parts are on the opposite side of
> the spectrum from people like Vic Brit and Moss.
>
> I recently had a new Alpine owner tell me he found both the Vic Brit catalog
> and our catalog in the trunk of his new Alpine. Being that the Vic Brit
> catalog had that color cover, he called to ask a few questions. The operator
> (order & info desk) response was that he/she had no knowledge of Alpines and
> suggested he get the "Official Sunbeam shop manual" for $66.00 (our price
> $36.95). He hung up and then called us to help him our with his technical
> questions. As you know we are always willing to help and won't force you to
> purchase anything.
>
> Most if not all of the reproduction Sunbeam parts on the market today have
> been made by Rick, myself and Tom. This is truly a commitment to the marque
> that is not followed by Vic Brit.
>
> Rick and I do not sell any of our repro parts directly to Vic Brit, but they
> sometimes purchase them from our customers in England and Australia. For
> example here is some parts I manufactured that appear in the Vic Brit catalog:
>
> PART VIC BRIT OUR PRICE
> front amber lens 34.95 12.95
> front clear lens 34.95 16.95
> rear upper lens 32.95 10.95
> rear lower lens 39.95 24.95
>
> These are the same parts and I can go for hours..... But my point is Rick,
> Tom and myself as enthusiast. We put most of the profits in selling parts
> back into making more parts available to the Sunbeam Marque. Our parts are
> always made to match or exceed the original. With the continued support of
> Sunbeam owners; Rick, Tom and myself will be able to bring more needed parts
> back on the market. That's our combined mission to our marque, keep those
> Alpines & Tigers running and looking good.
>
> Thanks again for your comments, and remember who's paying for that nice color
> cover!
>
> Curt
> Classic Sunbeam
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