[DML] Re: OEM parts (was Seat Covers)

["Dan RC30" <danrc30@xxxx>]

Yes. The prices have gone up dramatically of the DMC OEM parts. This is 
unfortunate because I personally would like to purchase some OEM interior 
parts (dash, binnacle, glovebox), but they are just too costly, being that 
they are almost 20 years old already! My only other option is to seek out 
other facilities that my be able to recondition the parts I desire. It may 
cost close to or even the same amount as new, but the reconditioned part 
will be done with NEW materials. And we all know that technology has 
definitely improved since early 80's. If I bought the part that is already 
20 years old, how do I even know it will last? I'm not willing to spend that 
kind of money on a chance that it may not last since so many, including my 
original, have failed due to time and sun exposure. If anyone on this list 
knows of anyone who has been able to 'recover' these items using the proper 
techniques (heat shrinkwrap), please e-mail me privately. Thank you very 
much!

---Dan

> WOW!Watching the video of the DMC parts warehouse tour,they had NOS
> seats for$200.00 A PAIR if you were touring the warehouse.Also I
> remember seeing ads in the mid 80's when Consolidated International,was
> trying to sell nos Delorean engines for $1795.00(If I remember right
> that also included the tranny and everything up to the air cleaner)
> and (and they were not a hot
>
> seller back then,otherwise there would not be any left) and Now the
> same
> engines are going for over $5000.00++ something is wrong with this
> picture.

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