Regarding Rimmer Brothers, I second that nomination. I had a TR8
with a terrible driveline vibration. I had replaced transmission
mounts and some other pieces to no avail. So, Rimmer Bros. was
having a sale on driveshafts among other things. The exchange rate
was quite favorable at the time. So, I orders one. These
driveshafts have strange CV joints on either end, and cannot be
repaired. Anyway, within about five days, the driveshaft is
delivered from England. I open the box, only to find that it is a
used part. I called them up and asked what the deal was, and they
apologized and said, "Keep the driveshaft, and you don't have to pay
for it." I installed it on my TR8, and the vibration disappeared. I
would definitely recommend Rimmer Brothers.
Don Scott
Calistoga
1966 TR4A
1962 MGA Mk 2
1973 MGB GT (selling)
1963-7 MGB (seeking)
Misc. Japanese cars
At 05:37 PM 2/2/2011, John Kenner wrote:
>Gerry,
>
>the absolute best is Rimmer Bros. in the UK.
>They have what you need and if you are organized
>and get it all at once shipping is bearable. Plus you
>don't have to pay V.A.T.
>
>JOHN KENNER
>
>510 231 6803 P
>415 806 2457 C
>510 231 6805 F
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net] On
>Behalf Of gtwincams@gmail.com
>Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 5:10 PM
>To: North Bay British Car Club
>Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Parts is parts, right?
>
>Gerry,
>The Roadster Factory has high quality parts and rotating specials. Shipping
>is a bit pricey but that goes on special too. TRF has lots of parts made to
>spec and buys in the best, and support TR4s well. Moss is a mixed bag, some
>excellent parts and some not as good, but prices can be steep. Victoria
>British can be very economical and stocks lots of parts, but some not the
>finest quality. Service of all three is good in my experience. British Parts
>Northwest is a smaller operation but the have good quality parts for the
>most part, good prices and service.
>Many parts are all made in India or Asia, so it doesn't matter where you buy
>those, but if there is a UK or US part, they usually fit and look better and
>last longer.
>Some are NLA, so NOS or NORS are the only options.
>Many other options, but these are big, more local, and easy.
>Cheers,
>Greg Tatarian
>------Original Message------
>From: G. Mugele
>Sender: nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net
>To: North Bay British Car Club
>ReplyTo: North Bay British Car Club
>Subject: [Nobbc] Parts is parts, right?
>Sent: Feb 2, 2011 12:54 PM
>
>Hi,
>
>Looking for advice here. I'm going to be spending a truck load of
>money... well, a TR4 trunk load anyway, on parts very shortly. I've
>been dealing with Moss and have no complaints about the quality but
>the prices do seem out of whack at times. In the past I've dealt with
>Victoria (whatever they call it) in the midwest somewhere and also was
>reasonably satisfied with them.
>
>But I have been surprised to find that TR4As are more difficult to
>find parts for than Land Rovers of the same vintage. Does anyone here
>have any thoughts on these or any other purveyors? I'm open to
>recommendations and personal testimonials. Thanks for any insight you
>can provide.
>
>Gerry
>
>
>G. Mugele
>mewgull@mugele.net
>
>*** The greater the ignorance the greater the dogmatism. -- Sir
>William Osler
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