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Hi Marshall,

Good to see there is interest in PIG parts.

I have been off the Mud site for a few months. I have been very busy with my day job and family illnesses.

Before I got into the expensive hobby-business of getting parts made for Iron Pig, I was unaware of all the costs, manufacturing problems and lack of sales. The Parts business is really non-profit as PVCruisers found out. I am still having fun so I continue putting things together.

The weatherstipping business is really custom work when the part requires a 90 degree turn or metal inserts. My manufacturer thinks I under price all my products based on the complexity of the Toyota design.

The rear door's fixed window rubber is ready to go but boy were they pricey to reproduce. First I had to purchase two donor doors to get some good rubber. To answer your question about a group purchase. Sure it would be nice. I would have to be on a backorder purchase and plan on waiting 4 to 6 weeks for delivery in the USA. (Charles--Central America delivery takes longer) I can reduce the price up to 10% depending how many commited orders I get.

My parts business for a FJ55 is really custom work. Dies, extrusions, and assembly all cost money. To reduce costs a manuafacturer requires a 50 item minimum run, or 10,000 feet run. I worked out a per item deal. Before the oil price bubble, the price I paid was a set fee. Early this year, Chevron and Dupont doubled their rubber prices.


Last year I reproduced the vent window rubber and I sold very few sets.


What parts are you thinking of reproducing?

John
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