Good for you Chuck-I've been going to the same guys for 40 years(mostly sons
now)-sure would hate to seem them go out of business!On this batt.sw. stuff,does
any one know the exact wording of the rule-does the actuator have to be at the
back of the car?
Tim
Chuck Rothfuss wrote:
> List,
>
> Being stuck way out here on the beach it's often troubling that the
> majority of my parts requirements have to be handled by mail order.
>
> My latest project seems to be an exception. After shopping around in all
> my mail order catalogs for a sealed battery box I finally decided I needed a
> custom one built. Took the plans down the road to Lewis, who specializes in
> aluminum and stainess pieces for the boat industry. Turns out he can build
> my custom battery box for about half what the mail order guys are asking.
> I've also been able to acquire the Morse cable and all attaching hardware
> for my (rear) remote battery switch through local marine suppliers.
>
> After seeing lots of small locally owned businesses go-under after all
> their customers went to the new chain stores in nearby cities (Walmart,
> Lowe's, etc) it's nice to finally be able to buy car stuff from my
> neighbors, and support the local economy.
>
> Chuck Rothfuss
> Pole Cat Hollow, NC
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