So that means if I have a brand new, in the box, OEM replacement part that
is designed to exactly replace a part that is original to the car, it is NOT
a NOS part because I own it and I am not a factory supplier? Even if unused,
once it falls into a consumers hands, it is considered USED. Therefore,
there is such a thing as NOS used parts that are New, Old and Stock but
unused!!
I believe the common meaning of NOS is that it has not been used on a car
yet. It may be NIB or without the box, etc. Example: I have a headlight
gasket (Lucas part # 554279) that is still in it's original black, white and
red paper envelope with the Lucas seal and it says "service part". I would
call it a NOS part but it is used since I own it and I'm not a supplier, but
it has never been on a car.
My two pennies' worth...
Kent
----- Original Message -----
From David Ramsey <dwramsey at worldnet.att.net>
> I know we have talked about this one before. There is no such thing
as
> "NEW OLD STOCK" used parts. It must be the OLD part you have a problem
> with. NOS is not used, it is new, it is old, and stock (as in a BMC part
> that is new in the box (NIB) and dated during the production run of the
car
> it is intended for).
>
> > NOS used spridget parts anywhere.
>
> To the rest of the list be sure that Tom knows the difference between
> NOS, OEM replacement, and Moss replacement before you buy, because Mike
> doesn't.
> Crash
>
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