Amen brother.
chris m williams
DJoh797014@aol.com wrote:
> Chuck
>
> It is time to grow up and accept Curt's gracious apology.
> I see that you don't belong to CAT, and maybe not STOA, but
> you are a more recent member of the TE/AE family. Family
> is the right word. The Sunbeam family is one of the most
> helpful and self-effacing group you'll ever encounter. There
> as so few cars involved that no manufacturer will even address
> making parts for our cars such as ball joints, bushings, etc.
> We a left to the few dedicated enthusiasts who use their
> lifelong contacts to get parts made. Curt and Rick have
> provided us with an irreplaceable source of parts and help.
> As stated in other replies, you are dealing with many
> sources and things that neither Rick nor Curt can control
> nor anticipate.
>
> Curt and Rick provide a service not just a business. If
> you expect to order parts like ordering for a Corvette,
> you are mistaken. I can swear to you that if they have
> the part in hand, they will ship it. But if not, you have to
> wait like everyone else. Do you expect Curt to maintain
> a big $ in inventory, just so you can order a few parts
> that may be slightly cheaper that elsewhere. Curt and
> Rick are not making big bucks with their operations.
> In fact, I suspect that often Curt loses money on many
> of the items he sells, just to help a fellow owner out.
>
> Your attitude is what helped TT in making his decision
> to leave the business.
>
> You mention that you are restoring your Tiger. I would
> not want to be that person doing the engine or body
> work. Please tell me that you not one on those many
> people who contact me looking for parts or help, just
> to fix a car and sell it for a huge profit. I no longer
> have parts for these people. I have and will spend many
> hours helping local members with their cars usually
> for the price of a meal.
>
> Fix your Tiger and drive it. Get involved with owners
> near you. Plan to attend the TE/AE United in St Louis
> this Oct 5-7. I fact I'll buy you a beer. In the meantime
> I suggest you order your stuff from Victoria British. You
> deserve each other.
>
> Dave Johnson, B382002668, Aurora, IL
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