[FC] FC Reflectors

[Paul Steinberg]

The fastest way for an item to loose all interest by the hobbyist is to know that a reproduction is available.  Once the reproduction is made, then they only have interest in purchasing it when there vehicle needs it.  If there is no reproduction and a NOS item comes up for sale, then everyone that has ever wanted one, will be bidding on ebay for the item.  I recently saw a car collector book sell for $625 that originally cost $75, and it is a paper back.  It has been out of production for many years.  If they were to re run the book, it probably wouldn't sell but a few copies.  Same with most reproduction parts.  It took over 15 years to sell off the 1964 wheel opening and rocker moldings.  That was a run of only 3000 pieces each.  The few remaining in stock, when put on ebay go for 3, 4, or 5 times what they originally sold for.  This is why I stopped doing reproductions.  Not enough demand any longer, since most of the daily drivers are gone.
Paul in CT
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David C. Herrin III 
  To: 'Chris & Bill Strickland' ; corvanatics at corvair.org 
  Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 10:43 PM
  Subject: [FC] FC Reflectors


  Merv, Bill, etc.

  I have been listening to this thread...
  We have considered a real reproduction 
  with the proper aluminum backing and the original GM reflective coating 
  (Anyone have any information concerning this OE coating ? )

  plus an option of a much improved and longer lasting DOT "reflective tape"
  that is more original in color than the historical / current repros 
  (that is more orange than red in coloration ).

  I would want to make minimum of 100 - 150 pairs - to be a viable project.
  Somehow convince me !

  I am quite disappointed in the sales to date 
  of both our Ultra Series FC Clutch & Accel Cables.

  David

  Merv wrote --
  Since good, original reflectors are rather like the proverbial hen's 
  teeth, it would seem like someone would produce a viable alternative. 
  All the repos so far have, imo, failed to duplicate the originals, 
  although I know not why -- seems like they would be easy to do -- 
  probably just not enough market to make a thousand ... <snip>

  Bill Strickland


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