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Re: [Nobbc] RIMMER BROTHERS

To: North Bay British Car Club <nobbc@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] RIMMER BROTHERS
From: gonzosaurs@comcast.net
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:04:40 +0000 (UTC)
Hi, 
I am interested. What would the price be for the top? 

dan, 
tr-250 
tr6 73 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Kenner" <jkenner@tamcab.com> 
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net> 
Sent: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 7:06:36 PM 
Subject: [Nobbc] RIMMER BROTHERS 

I bought a complete surrey top for my tr250 from them. At a pretty penny. 
When I finally put it together it was one week short of the 1 year 
guarantee they supplied. Well the top was molded differently 
than the back window and didn't fit at all right. I contacted them and sent 
them pictures and 
they had the manufacturer make me a correct one and shipped it for free. 

I should also mention if anyone is interested that I have a complete surrey 
top for 
sale that will fit a tr4 or tr250 or early tr6. 

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 Don 
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 6:45 PM 
To: nobbc@autox.team.net 
Subject: [Nobbc] Parts is parts, right? 

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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