There was much component re-use among various Rootes cars, (and I'm sure also
much re-use within the BL brands) but I wouldn't expect it between Rootes and
BL. That would have been like Chevy using Ford parts.
Cheers,
Theo
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-
> bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joel Martin
> Sent: April 29, 2010 1:30 PM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Trunk Hinges for MK1A Tiger
>
> Ok, did not realize this would illicit such a strong response. I know
> many
> car manufactures use the same suppliers and use existing parts for
> their cars
> in order to try and hold down costs as opposed to new design and
> tooling. GM
> for years has done does this - alternator for Chevy $60, same exact
> alternator
> for Cadillac $300. It was just a question to see if one British Car
> Company -
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