I also learned the hard way that there are not short-cuts to quality
restoration. I bought 1/2 the chrome pieces on my car from aftermarket
suppliers because it was half the cost of replating originals. I changed my
tune when it came time to install them and they didn't fit - not even close.
I sent them back and paid the price for the best quality plating I could
find. There were many other examples of parts which I sent back for
originality and quality reasons. Lately, I have relied on British Car
Specialists to supply the "correct" parts. They know these cars
"intimately" being club members and enthusiasts.
Richard Bittmann BJ7 Tacoma
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Schweninger" <quenty@ntelos.net>
To: <moss.tech@mossmotors.com>; "Healeys at Autox" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:58 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Quality Control
> Hello Michael.
> I'm Curious about the thought process that takes place at Moss and
> indeed at every other restoration parts house I've dealt with.
> How is it that parts that are of low quality, incorrect manufacture,
> poorly or incorrectly finished are simply stuck in a bag and sent out
> to customers?
> The folks that restoring or repairing these cars are willing to pay
> a very high price for these low volume pieces. It seems to me that a
> high quality part should go along with the high price.
> Case in point.
> I ordered a license plate light lens from Moss (through "Tom's
> Toys"). The lens is 3/16" too high. My light assembly is all original
> except the chrome cover, also from Moss. This part came out of an
> incorrect mold.
> I had a similar experience with dash grab handle. The one I got was
> in worse shape than the one I took off the car.
> Dings and scratches. Tom tried to replace the handle but every one he
> got was similarly beat up.
> I know when I tell him about the lens he'll instantly say "send it
> back". So now what? Try other vendors and hope they don't use the
> same suppliers?
> I'm beginning to think that Repro parts are a waste of time and
> money. I guess I'll bite the $80.00 bullet and get my grab handle re-
> chromed. It and a bunch of other stuff. Damn.
> I'm very interested in your reply.
> Dave
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