Re: Drake Sale:
I have had and am having a few old car parts made, so I understand the supply side. I would not want to be in their position, trying to bring new (old) products to market while keeping the rest always in stock. Not only are the parts suppliers aging, but so are the tool and die makers and machinists. I had a part in process, the tool and die maker had a stroke and was unable to return to work, so I then had to find another shop to take it on. That set the project back 6-9 months. Now a foundry I was using for another part has changed hands and will no longer do the material I need. Meanwhile I have customers waiting on "backorders"...
I had intentions of going into the parts business on a small scale, but with all of this "encouragement" I might keep the day job...
Neal
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