John Deere does a great job of supporting their old tractors. They reprint (or just print) all the old manuals. If a part makes money they sell it through the dealers. If not they sell the tooling to a small specialty supplier. I could routinely get parts for my 1952 Model 40 U (greatest samll utility tractor ever made). They even sell some parts through the dealers for tractors back to the early '30s. John Deere has total pride in the heritage and gradually moved ahead of all the other "long line" farm machinery manufacturors. The Two Cylinder club is incredible and worth getting the magizine even if you don't give a hoot about old tractors.
A lot of this probably applies to Harley Davidson too.
My point is that turning you back on your heritage is a fools game. Shame on Campagnolo.
Joe Bender-Zanoni Little Falls, NJ 40 U still resides in its more natural environment of Grand Isle VT
tunnel?
> Mercedes Benz is running a full page ad in the latest issue of Special
> Interest Autos stating "Finding a classic is rare. Finding its parts
> shouldn't be." They go on to state that they will help customers "track
> down the genuine Mercedes-Benz classic part you need." They even provide
a
> toll-free number. Now, helping locate a part and putting that part back
> into production are two different things, but obviously Benz is
highlighting
> their reputation for quality and durability. They know that classic
> Mercedes owners are very effective marketers--they love their Benzs. And,
> Mercedes is definitely into the business of "selling new and innovative
> products."
>
> Sort of blows a hole in Campy's argument, don't you think?
>
> Steve, nursing the old gum, Barner
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Neago" <questor@cinci.rr.com>
> To: <NortonMarg@aol.com>; <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Cc: <OROBOYZ@aol.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 9:14 PM
> Subject: [CR]Followup: Repro Campy Hoods - Light at the end of the tunnel?
>
>
> > The word from Campagnolo is not encouraging for replacement rubber
parts.
> >
> > Richard Sterino (Campy USA Marketing Manager) told me that Campy logo
> hoods
> > and brake pads will not be re-manufactured for the USA market for
several
> > reasons.
> >
> > 1.) Campy does not see enough long-term sales volume to even
support
> a
> > limited run.
> >
> > 2.) Campy will never license its name to a third party company to
> > re-manufacture rubber components because:
> > a.) quality control issues
> > b.) legal liability for someone else's manufacturing mistakes
> > c.) logistics required to police the licensing agreement are
> > expensive
> >
> > 3.) Several third party companies make product replacement parts
> > (Coolstop & Dia-Comp) that meet the functional and safety needs
> >
> > 4.) He implied that Campy is in the business of selling new and
> > innovative products, not models discontinued for over 15 years.
> >
> > As a result, Richard suggested that a aftermarket manufacturer named
> > "Coolstop" makes the best replacement hoods and brake pads in multiple
> > colors that are fully compatible with Campy NR/SR equipment. He could
not
> > provide recommended model names/numbers. He also mentioned that
> inquantity,
> > the would probably be able to make custom runs of rubber products.
> > Coolstop sells directly to bike stores and not to the public.
> >
> > Does anyone have their address/telephone numbers
> >
> > Hey Dale! how about CR custom brake hoods from Coolstop for the next
> > Cirque!
> >
> > Regards, Steve Neago
> > Cincinnati, OH
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <NortonMarg@aol.com>
> > To: <questor@cinci.rr.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 3:58 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CR]Repro Campy Hoods - Light at the end of the tunnel?
> >
> >
> > > Hi Steve,
> > > Bless you! I was contemplating something similar and haven't had the
> time
> > or
> > > energy for it. Did you mention brake blocks to them?
> > > Best regards,
> > > Stevan Thomas