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[RICH MUISE]

I'll bet China does NOT have an import quality problem. Think about that!

[Jeff Norwell]

Bingo Gary!... plus the fact some think that old autos are some kind of"investment"..... if that's the case.. you better bail.

[Jeff Norwell]

I totally agree Rich... but I also know that when customers go looking into China to make goods(anything, just not car stuff). they have options..and the buyers here who intern want the public in North America or Europe...well world wide.... to buy these goods..... they strive to make it the cheapest for a higher return... I get that....... combined with the lower wages to the people in factories who make it there..... the buyer here gets parts that are sky high and cheaply made.... look at Harbor frieght... then look at things made by United Pacific....


Ok.I am rambling and ranting....sorry

[Jeff Norwell]

And then again there are Suppliers like EMS.. that make superior body panels and parts much needed..and i feel..at a very reasonable cost..and I believe are all made in N.A.

[terry_208]

I guess my Scot/Canuck Background shows my "thriftiness"

ha ha

That's just smart.  My battery box/tray and inner fender were severely rusted and the vendor wanted something like $275 for the patch panel, sans battery tray.  I found and bought an original inner fender, with very good battery box/tray and horn relay for $40.