List,
I too have place a large order recently for weather-stripping and they had
all but two of the items I needed. I was kind of surprised, but it's no big
deal as I won't need the items for some time. They are very good at shipping
the items as soon as they arrive.
I do 90% of my business with them as they are very pleasant and
knowledgeable. The Moss guys are too, but VTB is lacking in the knowledge
area, in my experience and you need to know your car and differences between
the years to make sure you're getting the right product.
I'm just glad to have options for finding the parts I need if I want it in
a hurry.
Richard Seaton
----- Original Message -----
From: Brooks Bullock
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 12:10 PM
To: Jim Davis
Cc: 6 Pack List (E-mail)
Subject: RE: dash knobs revisited
Jim & List
:
I too at times have been troubled by the backorder fact, I am sure that you
are probably not in for a large restore, but I thought I would mention a
plus side to TRF's Backorder program.
When doing heavy full restorations,the characteristics of TRF backorder can
be exploited by placing one large order, big dollar items that you are in no
hurry for, can be placed on the credit card. Because you have placed a
large dollar amount order, you will get extreme good deals on the items that
are of quality, . Of the two times that I have done this, the card gets
trickle billing as the parts come available,since I don't keep a balance it
has made for an easy payment plan without interest.
Another plus is you are helping a deserving vendor to stay in business.
Brooks
76 Spit
74 & 76 Six
.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Jim Davis
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 11:13 AM
To: 'Fader, Hugh (H.O.)'
Cc: 6 Pack List (E-mail)
Subject: RE: dash knobs revisited
I guess I will try TRF. I placed an order with them two days ago and out of
the 11 items ordered, six were placed on back-order. . . Very frustrating.
Jim Davis
1974 TR6 CF19738U
Fort Collins, Colorado
-----Original Message-----
From: Fader, Hugh (H.O.) [mailto:hfader@ford.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 9:07 AM
To: 'Jim Davis'
Subject: RE: dash knobs revisited
Try Roadster Factory.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Davis [mailto:jamdav@woodward.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 9:30 AM
> To: '6pack (E-mail)'
> Subject: RE: dash knobs revisited
>
>
> I ordered knobs through Rimmer and was very disappointed with the poor
> quality. The writing on the knobs was smeared and very
> "cheap" looking. I
> forgot what I paid but it was a lot for very little in return.
>
> Jim Davis
> 1974 TR6 CF19738U
> Fort Collins, Colorado
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Davis [mailto:jdavis344@directvinternet.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 6:13 PM
> To: 'Andrew Packard'; '6pack (E-mail)'
> Subject: RE: dash knobs revisited
>
>
> My experience has been that Victoria British sells inferior products
> compared to TRF and even Moss. TRF sells the best quality, though they
> have stocking issues. If you are expecting quality parts, I would shop
> TRF before VB.
>
> My $.02
> Jim Davis
> Fortson, GA
> CF38690UO
> CF37325U
>
>
>
> More data on dash knobs:
> I just received my dash knob set for my TR250 from Victoria British.
> They were 3 for 5. The design on the heater knob was not very crisp
> with the lines on one side blurring. The rheostat knob was
> not the same
> as currently on my car. The dial-like design was about 1/2
> the size of
> mine. I have to wait until tomorrow to talk to customer service, but
> the woman who answered the phone was knowledgable and friendly.
> Hopefully I can get a better quality heater knob and the correct
> rheostat knob. I'll update the list when I talk to VB.
> Andy
> CD6521L
>
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