It seems that when we make a part as that is close to original; but might not be 100% correct, we get bashed. :spank: Now I see a post with someone making a similar, but not correct "1968-72 GM 3 Hole Firewall Grommet (For Vacuum Hose and Wiring)". We have had the correct grommets available for months now and at a lower price. I thought I would post information on all of the various grommets you might not know are already available. A: 1968-72 GM 1 Hole Firewall Grommet GM#401565 1-3/4 (For Vacuum Line and Wiring) $10 B: 1968-72 GM 3 Hole Firewall Grommet w/Metal Core 2 (For Vacuum Hose and Wiring) $12 C: 1968-72 GM Firewall Plastic Plug for Turbo 400 or Manual (Plugs Hole Where Turbo 350 Kick Down Cable Would Pass Through) $10 D: 1968-72 GM 3 Hole Firewall Grommet 1-1/4 (For Accessory Wires, Mounts by Brake Booster or Master Cylinder) $10 E: 1968-72 GM 1 Hole Firewall Grommet 1-1/4 (For Blower Motor Wire to Pass Through, Mounts by Heater Box) $10
Shane, First, I appreciate all that The Parts Place is doing for the hobby. You make lots of great parts that can't be found anywhere else. That being said, I don't think you were implying that I had ever bashed your (TPP) efforts to make correct parts. You know we cant please everyone all the time. Some folks will complain about anything. I started a thread last winter (Jan,16,2007) asking if there was any interest in these and there was. Then you replied that TPP was working on them and would have them soon. 2/20/07 We have that grommet already in the works and should be in next month, we are also doing the one for non-air. My reply: 2/21/07 I will stop work on this project if The Parts Place is going to produce it. There is not enough demand to have more than 1 supplier making it. Shane , Keep us updated on the progress please and post other projects you are working on so we are not duplicating efforts. Thanks I revived the thread twice asking for a progress report and there was no answer. 4/26/07 Shane, Any update as to when this will be available? 9/4/07 Shane, Any progress on the firewall grommet? After several months and no announcement that they were available I checked your web site again for the part and did not find them. I assumed incorrectly that TPP decided not to make them. Now we both have similar parts that offer people a choice. Good for every body except us. It was NOT my intention to duplicate an existing offering, but I had no indication that TPP was making them. There are no hard feelings on my end and I hope TPP does not think I was attempting to steal any sales from them. PS sorry for the long winded explanation just wanted to clear the air.
I am looking into why they are showing up... I will post the part numbers you need when I find the glitch. thanks
