Reply to "PMI Parts Question"

Okay, since you don't seem to want to just call the vendors, here is what I have learned in the last five years.

Panteras by (Steve) Wilkinson is the major importer for the original parts. Different vendors have created various items on their own.

When you call any vendor, he may or may not have the item you want sitting on his shelves. In the case of OEM parts, Steve WILL have it on HIS shelf (if anyone has it).

What one vendor doesn't have he will get from the vendor that does have it. There must be some sort of buddy discount system, because most prices are the same no matter what vendor you buy it from.

I believe some vendors will have exclusive items sold only by them - Larry Stock (Pantera Parts connection) probably does not provide his new repro Campies to the other vendors. Several other vendors have their own style of repros also.

DO NOT get caught up in an eBay auction for some "RARE, HARD TO FIND" item unless you have made a few phone calls - first one probably to Wilkinson for those OEM items.

Once you start buying - and I suggest you spread out your purchases to get an idea on who responds fastest, has fair s/h costs, handles problems correctly, etc. - you will wind up with a favorite or two.

I personally do most of my purchasing with Dennis Quella or Steve Wilkinson. My wheels came with no problems from Marino Perna (Pantera East) and I've bought from Hall, Larry Stock and Lloyd Butfoy.

Remember too that this list is sponsored by PIM (Not PMI) and throwing some $$ their way now and then "just because" wouldn't be a bad thing.

Larry

Shameless plug - If you want GRP 4 tail lights, you'll probably wind up with me. The vendors have only the lenses, no housings.