Re: Response from vendors

Posted by PackardV8 On 2009/12/4 22:59:56

ANother problem is with service providers. Again, many such vintage service providers know that what ever component they repair/rebuild will not likely be put into actual service for many months or even years because the rest of the car is awaiting restoration.

I've ran into this problem on numerous occasions over the last 35 - 40 years with Indian, HD, Cushman, Jeep just to name a few. And had to streighten out some real high dollar abortions, parts that didn't fit, broke or wear out in short order or simply were not fit correctly. AND IT WAS WORK DONE BY THE QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS!

Upon a phone call to anyone to buy parts or service should u get the impression that they would like to say to u "do u want to buy some parts" and don't really want to talk to u otherwise then u probably need to do otherwise.

ABOVE ALL: be sure to give vendors and service providers of vintage tin the impression that u are WAITING TO DRIVE THE CAR but don't rush their process. If they think the car is many months or even years from driveability status then they won't take u serious. The best kept secret of the classic's.