In a message dated 3/29/2002 3:01:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, john_squires@ew.com writes:
<< How would the list feel if some enterprising machinist starting turning out perfect undated record crank arms or straight skewer hi-flange hubs? How many Campagnolo Silica pump heads could you sell for $15? Five thousand? But maybe our coveted NOS/NIP parts wouldn't be so dear. Wasn't there a spirited debate about trademarks and the Hetchins name of late. What, no passion for gum hoods? Guess we all need a pair. >>
That reminds me of a attorney customer of mine who has an older Ferrari.. It takes a peculiar size tire which is not available from any manufacturer any more. So Ferrari has a deal where every x number of years they commission a run of tires and the customers owning these cars can pre-book however many they want and wait for the delivery. The case of the gum hood covers is kinda like the tires, they are an element that wears out routinely and conscientious manufacturers would hopefully provide a means to keep the equipment useable.. It's a shame Campagnolo (reportedly) has an indifference to their old goods.. Otherwise they would possibly be doing this themselves as does Ferrari.
Dale Brown
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