Sorry to have bombed the list with my Healey stuff, I
thought I was replying directly, but a Cc to the list got in there.
I have a lot of respect for TRF as a company dedicated to
preserving British cars. I think they have a place on this list for
that reason. Some other companies who have "call and order yours
today" written in every box of their catalogs, perhaps not. It is
a tough call. For me the heart of the issue is whether a company
will make valid contributions to the list, or just try to sell stuff.
On a related note, we (well probably not me so much...:-)) are
one of the leading sources of Britcar info. If that can be used in
any way to benefit the hobby - i.e. through the suppliers - we only
stand to gain. I'd like to see companies ask US questions. For example,
If Moss or Vicky Brit asked me if the rear fender patch panels for a big
Healey fit and if I was pleased with them, I'd could say "NO, the wheel
opening lip doesn't even slightly match the original rolled edge"
Charlie Rockwell - remember that people on this list are pretty
smart. From your posts, I can see that you are frustrated because you
feel that your reputation has been tarnished. I think you can trust
to us identify a pretty clear case of poor communication/false
expectations - something we all run into time and time again in this
hobby.
Another year... I guess that makes it 2 1/2 years on the list
for me. I wonder who has been on the longest? Happy holidays, we're
all lucky our lives afford us the luxury of playing with British cars.
woodruff@caen.engin.umich.edu
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