Hi Dennis,
I knew that vendors would show interest in these few lines I wrote.
It's good to know that some of the vendors are already searching for
solutions, like CDM in Japan.
CDM might have a good reputation in the States, but do the Japanese
know or even care about it?
All roadster vendors know each other and are together at roadster
meetings.
Why not put all your strenght together and go for it as a foundation,
"the Roadster Life Save Foundation" or something like that?
Business is business and every vendor want to have it's piece of cake.
I'm sure that there will be enough for everyone, California is twice
as big as Belgium and for myself I'm not having trouble at all with
other Nissan
Dealer in my country and they are only 100 miles away.
Go for it together, maybe you can even start a USA-production by
yourself as a foundation, without the help of Nissan Japan or USA.
A single part production is much too expensive, but there are enough
cars over the world and nearly all always need the same pieces, like
engine gaskets, suspension parts, timing components.
Parts like that should be reproduced in big number!
Regards,
Chris
-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: "Dennis Currington" <dc311@mail.com>
An: "The Belgian Roadster" <chriss@euregio.net>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 1. November 2000 19:46
Betreff: Re: Parts running out
> The Belgian Roadster wrote:
>
> > Hi List,
> > Here in Europe parts a very hard to find. Nearly everthing is
running
> > out.
> > I'm a Nissan Dealer and have some friends at Nissan Belgium and
Nissan
> > Germany.
> > That way it is possible for me to do part search in half Europe.
Only
> > a few items are left here and there.
> > If I cannot find my parts, my "back orders" are placed at the
"Nissan
> > Europe Part Supply Center" from where they are send to Japan.
> > The Japanese finally decide if I will or not receive parts,
depending
> > on the parts.
> > If the part is still produced or has an alternative part number
from a
> > more recent car, they will send it.
> > If it is out of production, they will keep it for the local
market.
> > Here in Europe we only have a few "Datsun Clubs" not even "Datsun
> > Roadster Clubs", so we are not very powerfull.
> > But in the States there are so many left (remember Roman's List).
> >
> > You are strong enough to make things change!
> >
> > Even if the Japanese don't want to start producing some Roadster
items
> > again,
> > Nissan USA may obtain a permission from Nissan Japan to have a
local
> > production.
> > Talk to Nissan-USA!
> >
> > New Datsun Roadster Parts made in USA-Go for it!
> >
> > Don't wait to long or Datsun Roadster are going to die!
> >
> > Chris-The Belgian Roadster
>
> Obviously, here at CDM we have vested interest in seeing that the
supply
> of Datsun parts continues.
>
> As I write this, Les is winging his way to Japan to try and find out
if
> something can be done. He even spoke with Mr. K last evening before
he
> left and faxed him a letter stating our concerns. While Mr. K is no
> longer active at Nissan, he does know the right people. Hopefully,
> something can be done.
>
> While in Japan, Les will be attending the SP/SROC 25th Anniversary
Meet at
> Mt. Fuji Speedway. I sent him with two digital cameras so "maybe"
he will
> get a picture or two that I will post to our site next week.
>
> Dennis
> CDM
>
> --
> Dennis Currington
> 1967.5 Solex 2000
> San Diego
>
>
>
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