[Ccass]

update: We have officially committed to printing a new Big Car catalog. In fact, we want to make it even easier for you so we are creating separate Grand Prix and 'except' Grand Prix catalogs. The GP catalog will be done for the holidays. The fullsize catalog will be done before the Spring. In the past, the fullsize line has been an extremely slow mover for us. And I'll be honest....fullsize owners tend to be much more cost conscious and descriminating. So in essence, it's more work, less volume and less profit. Add that to the fact that so little new products have been made for the big Pontiacs and you can see it is very difficult to commit a lot of time and resources. However, recently we have seen some new products become available and PY has some products we think are needed that we can make. (don't jack the topic into a 'what's needed' thread ) So we think the timing is right to inject some energy into the big Pontiac hobby. So we're getting the ball rolling. It's up to you guys to keep it rolling. There's no way for me to sugar coat it. That means we need to see some sales! You guys gotta start buying some of this stuff! Now I know you're going to say you'd buy this and you'd buy that if it was available. Well, that's good but new parts aren't going to get made unless existing parts sell first. That's the snowball effect. So you guys in this topic can be the messengers. Start spreading the word. This might be the last chance to get the snowball rolling. It won't ever be quite like other models like Impala or GTO, but it can be a lot better.

[Teej]

Originally Posted by Ccass

update: We have officially committed to printing a new Big Car catalog. In fact, we want to make it even easier for you so we are creating separate Grand Prix and 'except' Grand Prix catalogs. The GP catalog will be done for the holidays. The fullsize catalog will be done before the Spring. In the past, the fullsize line has been an extremely slow mover for us. And I'll be honest....fullsize owners tend to be much more cost conscious and descriminating. So in essence, it's more work, less volume and less profit. Add that to the fact that so little new products have been made for the big Pontiacs and you can see it is very difficult to commit a lot of time and resources. However, recently we have seen some new products become available and PY has some products we think are needed that we can make. (don't jack the topic into a 'what's needed' thread ) So we think the timing is right to inject some energy into the big Pontiac hobby. So we're getting the ball rolling. It's up to you guys to keep it rolling. There's no way for me to sugar coat it. That means we need to see some sales! You guys gotta start buying some of this stuff! Now I know you're going to say you'd buy this and you'd buy that if it was available. Well, that's good but new parts aren't going to get made unless existing parts sell first. That's the snowball effect. So you guys in this topic can be the messengers. Start spreading the word. This might be the last chance to get the snowball rolling. It won't ever be quite like other models like Impala or GTO, but it can be a lot better.

This was posted in August of 2009. So, are we just not buying enough parts? Personally I'd be willing to pay for a catalog to make it easier for me to buy parts.

[Ccass]

Originally Posted by Teej

This was posted in August of 2009. So, are we just not buying enough parts?

Unfortunately this is correct. The lack of product availability for the B-bodies has really stunted restorations with these cars. There is literally no sheet metal for any of the cars. Without Trunk floors and floor boards and Quarter panel skins, it's just cost prohibitive for most enthusiasts to put the money into these cars for the subsequent restored value. We're not in a financial position to bring these products to market. Those that are, have not seen anywhere near the volume required to make these projects profitable. So the B-body car stays in limbo as does our proposed catalog.

We did finish the G-body print catalog as promised and for those of you who have seen it, we did it right. We could put out some 2nd rate catalog but that's not the way we do things. The combination of resources involved, printing costs, existing sales and projected sales of B-body products has continually led us to a temporary postponement of the print catalog. We currently have a full online catalog for Fullsize parts. So it is not like we are ignoring the B-body owners. Yes, we would sell more if we had a print catalog. Yes, all you b-body owners would appreciate another print catalog besides Ames and now OPG but we just don't have the resources. I appologize for leading all of you on. Our intentions were honest at the time.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all

Chris