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Re: how many roadster partshouses left?

To: Ross <datsun@istar.ca>
Subject: Re: how many roadster partshouses left?
From: Ken Pearce <kpearce@engr.ukans.edu>
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 11:04:34 -0500 (CDT)
> There will be fewer by the end of this year if business does not pick
> up. I think I speak for the few that are left. 

Ross, hang on...  There will be another roadster living in BC after August
6th!  That's got to be good for at least another $1000USD/year parts
income!  

>good thing Beck Arnley
> with its 30 year old stock is out there to support our cars.....

BECK ARNLEY?  BECK ARNLEY!  I wouldn't put that crap on my MG let alone my
roadster!  OK, I like the fact that if I break down in the middle of
nowhere that the local Parts America MIGHT ( less that 5% chance) have a
part for me, but I try to steer clear of aftermarket parts.  I was
going to save some money by buying a NOS oil pump when going back together
with my newly rebuilt engine.  My brother, who is a REAL machanic, told me
he would refuse to work on the car if I wasn't using OEM Nissan whenever
possible.  He made me repeat this mantra, "OEM, OEM, OEM...".

I try to spread the wealth around when buying parts, I've bought from most
of the suppliers and each have their specialties, so it really depends on
which part I'm looking for and how fast I need it.  I want ALL the
suppliers to stay in business!   

My $0.03CD worth...    

Ken Pearce


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