--- Matt Trebelhorn <matt.lists@trebelhorn.com> wrote:
> I'm looking at replacing a few damaged bits on the dash.
>
> Moss part #142-260 lists for $49.95. It's a turn signal lens.
>
> Other years' turn signal lenses 142-265 list for $5.85.
>
> Now, I realize that they're different pieces. But an order of
> magnitude difference? If I'm remembering correctly, the price for
> 142-260 used to end in a zero ($49.50?), making me think it was just a
> misplaced keystroke.
>
> So, is $49.95 correct? If so, why is that little piece of plastic so
> expensive?
>
> I was a bit wary of replacing a broken piece with a shiny new one, and
> not having the patina to match the other side... and at that price, I'm
> sure not going to replace them as a pair!
I'm sure that Kelvin will chime in here. I suspect it's a
supply-and-demand thing, since the 72 and up cars use the same part number
(the second one you referenced). Hey, the comparable part for the
metal-dash cars aren't even available, so count your blessings...! Re: the
patina issue - can you really tell with a part that small? You have better
eyes than me! ;-)
Moss distributors generally carry items for less. For example,
www.lbcarco.com has it for less than $43.00. Others, like
www.justbrits.com and Roop's MG, probably have a similar savings.
Dan
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