Re: Layson Fiasco

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I agree that repro parts should not be stamped with original logos/etc., unless they are under Chrysler's quality control. As we in North America are watching so many of our jobs go to places like China, should we then not benefit from cheaper repro parts? All things being equal, I'd like to see duties on all China-produced products that reflect the disparity between what it costs to make items there & here. As well, all products imported to The U.S. & Canada should go through stringent safety checks, not just random specimens. With a "level playing field", however, if Chrysler does not want to reproduce an old part, why should they financially benefit from another's efforts?
Mike



--- On Wed, 7/16/08, Steve Chervinsky <63hemipolara@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Steve Chervinsky <63hemipolara@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Layson Fiasco
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Received: Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 5:07 AM
> It's not a question of doing the parts, it's a
> question of getting
> licensing from Chrysler. All the other vendors have to do
> it. A close
> friend of mine designs products for Chrysler and has to go
> for
> licensing approval every 2 year in Ann Arbour, MI. If they
> have to do
> it and they do get approval then why shouldn't
> organizations like
> Layson's have to do the same. IT's not because thye
> are doing it,
> anyone can do it, but do it legally. Where do you think
> Layson's are
> sourcing these parts...CHINA, where US patents and
> copyrights are not
> recognized. Offendors should be prosecuted to the fullest
> as there are
> other organizations who go through the right channels and
> are
> approved. Year One's catalog is pretty thick, they had
> to get approval
> from Chrysler, Legendary had to do the same, they did and
> are doing it
> legally. I ordered lower patch panels from Laysons. They
> cost $500.
> Stamped in China, they were 4" too long and the body
> line in front of
> the wheel well did not line up with the body lines. The
> body man
> charged me an additional $500 to work them to fit by
> cutting and
> welding. Maybe these would have fit if they had to be
> approved by
> Chrysler.  This is my experience.
> 


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