Kelvin,
Does you job include us sending you information on those parts that look
right, but aren't? That would open up a whole can of worms since I know I've
goofed in trying to install parts when it wasn't the parts fault. Since I
get my part from a Moss distributor I let him know the problems I encounter.
Thanks for the reply,
Jack
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
To: "'Jack Feldman'" <qualitas@millenicom.com>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 3:44 PM
Subject: RE: Was Wheel Nuts/Ripoff
> Jack:
>
> Apology accepted. It's inventory time and I spent yesterday looking
> in bin boxes wondering how the heck can a company stay in business with so
> many little itty bitty parts on the shelf sourced from all over the world.
> Sometimes it's a bit boggling.
>
> As I said in my post, there are lots of places for improvement.
> Your examples are valid, and as an MG owner/restorer I share many of your
> observations, and frustrations. Part of my job is to find and fix these
> problems.
>
> My point is that there are many, many enthusiasts working all over
> the world to keep our cars on the road. Luckily it is more than profit
> motive that keeps the parts moving.
>
> regards
>
> Kelvin.
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jack Feldman [mailto:qualitas@millenicom.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 1:06 PM
> > To: Dodd, Kelvin
> > Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Was Wheel Nuts/Ripoff
> >
> >
> > Kelvin,
> >
> > Sorry I ruffled your feathers, but I doubt of the lug nuts
> > were specially
> > manufactured in England for our MGs. After seeing how beat up
> > the ones I got
> > from VB on SALE for $29.95, I looked in my junkbox, and came
> > up with 16 that
> > I picked out of a bucket at Carlisle. They were in better shape.
> >
> > Yes, I said rip off, but I DIDN'T say they were just in
> > business to do that.
> > But, what can we think when Napa 610-150 is the same pump
> > that Moss sells
> > for about $80. Everyone sells them for about $36.00. J.C. Whitney in
> > addition to NAPA. Some sources sell then with a Purolator
> > label pasted on
> > the side. I've driven all over the country in the MGC, which took us
> > dependably from Minneapolis to Portland, Oregon, covering 868
> > miles in 12
> > hours in the first day with one of these pumps. It was also
> > under a hot sun
> > in 95+ degree weather. Glad I didn't have Lucas!
> >
> > While I am flaming Moss lets remember the Donald Healey video
> > that Moss
> > sells for $69.95. The video house that made the tape wants $29.95.
> >
> > Then there were the MG models from Moss that I found out
> > ....I could go on,
> > but enough said.
> >
> > We do owe a debt of gratitude to Moss for what they do to help us, and
> > sourcing some of these parts made is almost an impossible
> > task. We couldn't
> > have our cars without them. However, when I spend hours
> > trying to get a part
> > to fit, or find I could have gotten the same part from
> > another source at a
> > lower price, it is truly BUYER BEWARE! I wish I had a better
> > attitude about
> > overpaying for some parts, but I was a child of the
> > Depression, and I was
> > taught that money is precious. I did not originally plan to
> > open this up to
> > a lengthy discussion, their prices are just one of the facts
> > of life and
> > commerce.
> >
> > Donning my asbestos suit, I remain, just Jack,
> > A lover of British Sports Cars
> >
> > 1969 MGC
> > 1972 MGBGT (Being rebuilt with Moss parts, but with lots of comparison
> > shopping).
> > 1960 Austin Healey 3000
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
> > To: "'Jack Feldman'" <qualitas@millenicom.com>
> > Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 11:03 AM
> > Subject: RE: Was Wheel Nuts/Ripoff
> >
> >
> > > Jack:
> > >
> > > You may be comfortable installing generic parts on your car
> > > available at the local parts store, but please refrain from
> > insulting
> > > companies who manufacture and source original pattern parts
> > for those who
> > > want to keep the car looking original.
> > >
> > > Both of the companies mentioned may have many short comings. There
> > > is room for improvement in many areas. However that said,
> > there is no
> > > comparison in profit margin between mass produced generic parts and
> > > specially fabricated parts for a small niche market.
> > >
> > > Suggesting that these speciality companies are in the market to rip
> > > off their customers is an insult to the people who dedicate
> > their lives to
> > > keeping parts available, so that we can all continue to
> > enjoy these cars.
> > >
> > >
> > > Kelvin Dodd
> > > a Moss employee, and dedicated MG lover.
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Skye,
> > > >
> > > > Don't despair, and don't buy them from VB or Moss. They are
> > > > four for 3.98 at
> > > > my local store.
> > > >
> > > > Another VB Moss rip off.
> > > >
> > > > Jack
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