I totally agree with Victor. I've consulted (and bought) parts from Dann.
I am sure glad he went through all the hassle of collecting numerous items
(for a decade?) that eventually have gone into my 212. I will be forever
grateful that he decided to part with these "precious parts" (no pun
intended) about twelve or so years ago. I can tell you that he sold me his
entire inventory plus cars at a very DISCOUNTED rate. I won't mention the
figure because I am ashamed. I can assure you it was a STEAL. The only
reason I come up is that Dann wanted to have a part in keeping my 212 around
for everyone to enjoy. I don't believe profit was on his mind when I got
his inventory.
Les and Dennis have given me advice (guilty, have not bought parts from them
yet) and we continue to talk about things that we mutually need. I know
I'll be knocking on our vendors' doors when the time comes to put my 69
1600 back together.
I am new to the Roadsters but appreciate the help I've received from so many
people that it's hard to remember all the names. I know most of the vendors
have received my emails asking for parts/information over the years. They
have positively responded each and every time.
Just the information on what goes where and how to put it there in the most
efficient (easy) way is worth the extra bucks you may pay for that part.
Edgar
http://www.spl212.com
SoCalROC
60 212's
69 1600
----- Original Message -----
From: "Laury, Victor" <LauryV@MTA.NET>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 3:27 PM
Subject: RE: prices (was Rallye prices)
> Lets hope they charge as much as they need to STAY IN BUSINESS!! When
Ross,
> Les, Dann, Mike and that other guy, close their doors WE WILL HAVE
NOTHING!
> Do you think the Nissan parts man is going to know that the part you need
> can be replaced with a part from 77 Nissan pickup? Or will be able to tell
> you that you don't have to replace such-and-such, just sand down the
> so-and-so and put it back?
>
> Dann has cheerfully advised me over and over the last two years and I
havn't
> bought anything from him, and kind of feel guilty for that (this goes to
> Mike Kerr as well). Ross called me and talked shop for close to an hour on
> his dime. and I could not even start to put a dollar sign to Les/Dennis's
> (Laurie's right, that is one name) help!
>
> We got to keep these folks in busness. Even if you can get it at PEP BOYS
> think about buying it from our Vendors FIRST! When the REAL "S" comes
down,
> PEP Boys, Nissan won't be much if any help.
>
> Victor
> 70 SRL 31113136
> 72 HLS30 48255
> 65 L-320 Pickup
> Los Angeles
> http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=123073
> SoCalROC http://www.ameri-eagle.com/datsun/
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