James, and List - I'll use this message as a opening to let you know that, based on several messages and emails lamenting the end of the TOBY-TAB supply, I have contacted the manufacturer regarding a smaller second batch. As you might expect, in the world of fasteners, the price is very much tied to purchase quantities. The original batch quantity of 200 bolts set a per-piece price point that led to the kit price of $66 (which included nuts, washers, domestic shipping, and pay-pal fees). Based upon the "apparent" demand for more bolts, I approached the company about a smaller batch, while trying to preserve the original price per bolt. I believe that I have come to an agreement with them, but it will require a certain level of support from you, the DeLorean community. In this case, support is expressed in terms of demand for parts. Several people have come forward with interesting ideas for raising the necessary funds to initiate the order, but it seems that *orders* are what is required here. I always try to simplify things if possible. I have contacted Darryl Tinnerstet on this, and we think the best way to raise the capital is to ask for prepayment of orders. I will suggest that if we get enough preorders for TOBY-TAB's by February 28th, I can pull the trigger on the deal, and have fresh kits available by March 1st. The price point will remain the same. The preliminary agreement with the company requires that no changes be made to the drawing configuration or engineering requirements, which saves them from redoing the certification and testing documentation, as well as using the original tool setup. Darryl and I will move in whatever direction the List indicates by your collective action. Thank you for all of the support you have extended in the past, and I hope that we can move forward on this into the future. PS - Sally and Jeffery? Toby Peterson VIN 2248 Winged1 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "James LaLonde <deloreandmcxii@xxxx>" <deloreandmcxii@xxxx> wrote: > Who can we contact regarding the second batch of Toby Tabs? > I only want to purchase one set for a reasonable price, but where > can we list our interest to get a second set a'goin? Aside from that > -they are gone, right? Period. Gone the way of the driver-side > torsion bar? Is there anyone with a set to spare? And lastly - what > are the alternatives? Replacing with a NOS TA Bolt every few years? > Is there a lesser reproduction? Sally TABs, or Jeffery TABs? > > -James LaLonde 004009