Rich, etal:
<<Why can't the repro manufacturer do it right?????>>
Easy.
Don't want to re-invest.
Try to keep in mind (as you WELL know<G>), the bumpers AND O/Rs are 3rd or
4th (maybe more) generation "mold" copies. Add the fact of CHEAP (read
non-correct gauge) metal and second only to Chevelle/El Camino (personnel
experience!!) chroming..........................!!
Next question<G>!!
Doesn't mean they CANNOT, jst that (sic) it is not "cost effective"!!
BULL!!
For either "family" I would pay MORE for a CORRECT product than for a
POS!!!!!!!!!!!
Funny this should come up today (again).
My "new" Camino got rear ended whilst sitting still in a parking lot.
$1200.00 damage to tailgate and BUMPER (original).
Guy admitted he was WRONG, hi9s Ins. Co. ADMITS "fault"; BUT they do NOT
want to have MY ORG. bumper straightened and re-chromed (imagine<G>)! So
they are "allowing $194 & change for the POC "repro".
Guess 1st prob.!?!?!?
Org OUT weighs this "wonderful perfect replacement" almost perfectly 2 to 1
!!!
Guess 2nd prob!?!?!?
ME!!! UNwilling to accept from HIS Ins. Co. His "manager" says all would
be well and that repro bumper has "life-time warrenty" (which I can find
NOwhere in manufacturer's words<G>).
Guess NON 3rd prob!?!?!?
MY Co. say "Just get it done!!!" WE will go after other Co. and insured!!
NOT your prob.
Now the "twist"???
His Co. IS (rec'd today) a check for my deductable!!! MY Co. says OK to
cash!!!!
Long story, but proves the point. If we, as a "community" are willing to
accept crap, dats what ww will ALWAYS get<VBF>!!!
Best.................
Ed
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