Re: What to do?

Posted by Andy Martin on December 20, 2004 at 06:36:15 from (64.219.39.195):

In Reply to: What to do? posted by SproutW on December 20, 2004 at 01:05:25:

Since nobody answered your question, I'll put in my two cents.

I always hate to use NOS parts for the reason you mention. If you build up a new engine, in one year it will be no better than a good rebuild. And you won't have a NOS block. I guess I'd try to collect a complete NOS engine while parts are still available but not assemble it.

I have to admit I have NOS parts that I can't bring myself to use. Like the box of straight baling wire with the loop on one end. The guy that gave it to me, said "now go use that old baler". Ledger plates, and rivets in the 60 year old boxes.

The NOS parts will be gone one of these days. I think the packaging is sometimes as interesting as the parts.

I've seen guys get NOS parts, tear the box open and install. I cringe.

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