Re: TOBY TABs

["Toby Peterson <tobyp@xxxx>" <tobyp@xxxx>]

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