Sorry to sound like a cracked record,
but reading this post demonstrates what i have been saying and winging about all along since i joined this Forum back in 2012. '71 TO '73 Mustang owners pay the burden and price of not having as many, and i say many, spare parts for their cars as their '65 to '70 counterparts do. Parts companies are reluctant to tool up and start production runs these days, because of the expenses involved versus the perceived money returns for limited sales volumes - even using cheap Asian labor to produce them.
The map light story is one of many. To some, owning a map light is no big deal, but to others, it's important, and they have to have it. GREEDY people like the Ebay seller that was just mentioned, know this, and see a golden opportunity to cash in and make some big decent profit for themselves. Their mantra is - if you really want it or need it, then buddy, you're gonna pay big time for it. They can sleep OK at night - it doesn't worry them. They walk away licking their lips with glee. Jesus help me, i've just payed out a total of $500.00 Au to buy two 1973 front bumper bar collapsible extensions for my Vert front bar setup. I had a small accident the other day when i nudged the Vert into a light pole doing 5 miles per hour, and pushed in the driver's side of the front bar a little. You can't get or buy these parts anywhere, repro or second hand.(good on you if you can find them), and so, i got whacked, and had to pay a big price for them. That's big money you're sinking into your Mustang that you won't get back when you sell it. Did i just hear someone say, Money pit? Best of luck to you Graham, and i hope you find a decent one in good working order for a fair price - you might just get lucky. Maybe a brother on the Forum could help you out?
And so, on it goes - profiteerers cashing in on a market where certain spare parts are rare or can't be gotten hold of. Thank God there are many dealers out their who sell their 123 Mustang parts at a fair and decent price. Praise to them.::thumb:: But how long will it ultimately take for time to catch up for 123 Mustang owners to enjoy similar parts benefits like the '65 to '70 brigade do is anyone's guess. Until then it's suck it through a straw and tough tit for us.
Greg.:-/