On Thu, 2 Sep 1999, Fred Thomas wrote:
> I have to wonder whether parts were replaced on U.S. made cars the same as
> on our LBC's, when a .25 part (2.00 now) lasts almost 30 years, I would have
> to call that great design engineering, certainly not "planned obsolescent",
> I also wonder how much abuse it has taken in 30 years. Just thinking,
> certainly not comparing. "FT"
Good point, Fred (he says, recalling how many times he's had to reglue
the rearview mirror onto the windshield of his Explorer....)!
--Andy
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