I would personally be willing to pay an extra $$10-20 for high-quality
stainless clamps in such a kit.  (And I live in CA)

Brent Christensen
'89 Syncro Westy "Klaus"
'91 Taurus SHO (For Sale)
'95 Cherokee Sport

----- Original Message -----
From: <KENWILFY@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 1999 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: hose clamps

> I am trying to locate these high quality stainless clamps at a good price.
> They are called ABA clamps and go for about $1.25 - $1.50 each (my price).
> This is kinda expensive and I would really like to find a more reasonable
> source for these.  Am I right in assuming that most folks would want the
> stainless clamps even though they are more expensive or would you just
want
> replacement steel clamps that are on par with the stock stuff.  I know
here
> in the North East our stock clamps rust to a gob in no time flat.
> Any suggestions or comments are welcome.  After all I want to get this kit
> together for you folks so what you want in it is important.
> Thanks
> Ken Wilford
> Van-Again
> John 3:16