Well, I got PPI repro 68-70 washer fluid bottle yesterday. At first glance, it looked okay but I knew something was wrong. Called PPI today and spoke to Joe(have been told he is the owner). He was very "to the point" stating that is the correct bottle and no one has complained in 2 years they have been selling them. Hmmmmmm, wonder how many they sold? I told him the original has only 2 mounting tabs and there is a large hemi-spherical boss on the bottom to make it sit properly on the fenderwell. Then he stated do you have them "in-hand?" I said no, I am at work and I know the one you are selling is not correct. He then stated in a stern voice "That is the correct one!" Ok, would like to know if anyone has ever seen one like their reproduction piece. I am about to do the same thing I went through with them on their shift cables for 70-2 Skylark/GS models. I told them the one they initially sold was a Chevelle version and Buick uses an eye on one end and a smooth cable end with a trunion on the trans end. Hmmmm, about 9-10 months later they started carrying the correct one. I congratulated them on their repro 70 GS grill. I bought 3 of them and was very happy. Seems to me they just don't want to listen to some "experts" on 70-2 Skylark/GS models. When enough people complain, they seem to change their "philosphy." Would appreciate some feedback if members here have experienced the same thing with the washer bottle. Will attach some pics showing the comparison of the originals I have removed from 70 Skylarks, part # 1385660, and PPI repro unit.
George- Looks like they shipped you the wrong bottoe by accident. Here is a picture of the bottle I recieved from the Parts Place last year. The 2 mounting pads lined up perfectly with the holes in the innder fender
If it were yellowed, it would probably pass for an original. Its a nice piece. Im sure someone just picked the wrong one in the warehouse
The only complaint I have about the repro bottle is that the bump on the back seems alot bigger than the one on the original bottle.
Washer Bottle Mix Up Ok, it seems that we had (now corrected) two spots with washer bottles marked 68-70 Skylark Washer Bottle... As you have all figured out he was pulled a wrong one off our "extra" shelf. ou: We are picking up his wrong bottle and getting him out a replacement today. Sorry for inconvenience this may have caused you George.
Called PP today and spoke to Van or Dan, told him of my situation and said he would send a call tag for the incorrect bottle. After I got home from work, I had a message on my recorder from Shane that acknowledged a mishap and will be sending the correct bottle to me. NOW! That is what I call GREAT customer service! Please see my other post here about Year One and their outrageous pricing for shipping. This is a good one. I hope PP takes the initiative and makes some more repro parts such as the 70 rear bumper BUICK plate and undercuts Year One. I can not stand Year One's shipping policy/charges. Thanks Shane and keep up the great work! :TU:
