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> MITCOM, makers of the flex dam and chalon
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post Aug 27 2004, 06:41 PM
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Is MITCO still around?

Does anyone have contact information?


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post Aug 27 2004, 06:51 PM
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That would be "Mitcom" Alan Mittleman's company, successor to his "Anything Ltd.". Google can't find them. Musta gone the way of MG Mitten and NVR. The Cap'n
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post Aug 27 2004, 07:03 PM
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DAMN!

I found an older Tweeks catalog from 1989. They listed the Flex Dam and gave MITCOM as the mfr, same as the chalon. I thought I might get lucky.
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post Aug 28 2004, 09:06 AM
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These guys still show the Chalon kit as something they sell. Maybe they have a line on where the company is...or maybe they have something. Company is in canada..url:

http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/PORSCHE914.html

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post Aug 28 2004, 09:14 AM
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Jim,
I saw that URL last night. The ads they show are all photocopies of other's catatlogs, AIR especially. I doubt they stock anything. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Aug 28 2004, 09:57 AM
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Well, you are close, they are actually still around. They even say Mitcom when they answer the phone. They are located in Orange California. I have the number and address but will have to look around to find it. Stay tuned and I will have that info shortly.
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post Aug 28 2004, 10:16 AM
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Ok, sorry to keep you waiting, after cleaning the garage and puttting everything in its place I had to find where I put this stuff. They now go by another name but still say Mitcom when they answer the phone along with thier new name. The are going by:

Auto Component Design
1340 W. Collins Ave.
Orange, CA. 92667
714-532-6140 TEL
714-532-6144 FAX

Leave it to a guy who is building one to know where to get the parts. The last kit they sold was the one I am using on my car. It was bought from them about 5 years ago and they have only sold misc. parts since. If you talk to the help there, they wont be able to give you much tech advice unless you talk to the owner. Most of them have only worked there for about 3 or 4 years and have never seen anything but pictures of a Chalon. I promised them I would bring mine by when I get it done. Thats if I ever get it done. I hope this information is helpful to others.
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post Aug 28 2004, 10:27 AM
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Ahhhhhhhhhh ......................., the power of this list! They also made a nice replica LE spoiler at one time, IIRC.......
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post Aug 28 2004, 11:09 AM
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Thanks Scott! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
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post Aug 30 2004, 12:06 PM
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Good News - I just ordered one of the flexdams. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)

Bad News - They no longer have the rubber part. He's sending me a 6" piece.



Bruce, can you recreate the rubber lip?
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post Aug 30 2004, 12:18 PM
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how much?
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post Aug 30 2004, 12:21 PM
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$74.99 + shipping
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post Aug 30 2004, 06:51 PM
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Please? I wanna see this "flexdam". The rubber should be easy.
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Look at the thread:
Show me your valance


Ferg's car - without rubber
Kargeek's car - with a rubber lip only

then find a pic of lyressa's car somewhere, it's got the full rubber on it
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post Aug 30 2004, 07:11 PM
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Yes I can duplicate the rubber lip. All I need is a good one to copy from.

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Look at the thread:
Show me your valance


Donwanna. JK Already did. Are you sure that's what you're getting? I always liked the look of the flex dam without the rubber. I think it makes a good looking valance.
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post Aug 30 2004, 09:35 PM
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yes, straight from the manufacturer.
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post Sep 3 2004, 10:04 PM
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QUOTE(skline @ Aug 28 2004, 09:16 AM)
Ok, sorry to keep you waiting, after cleaning the garage and puttting everything in its place I had to find where I put this stuff. They now go by another name but still say Mitcom when they answer the phone along with thier new name. The are going by:

Auto Component Design
1340 W. Collins Ave.
Orange, CA. 92667
714-532-6140 TEL
714-532-6144 FAX

Leave it to a guy who is building one to know where to get the parts. The last kit they sold was the one I am using on my car. It was bought from them about 5 years ago and they have only sold misc. parts since. If you talk to the help there, they wont be able to give you much tech advice unless you talk to the owner. Most of them have only worked there for about 3 or 4 years and have never seen anything but pictures of a Chalon. I promised them I would bring mine by when I get it done. Thats if I ever get it done. I hope this information is helpful to others.

Hey, you better get the Chalon finished!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
We are all counting on you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Besides, I know that you can muster up some nice helpers, one that will even bring food too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Lisa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Sep 3 2004, 10:51 PM
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Guys, two words.

Sweeper Dam.

I heard from AA months ago ( I still have a Flex Dam on back order just for fun ) that the manufacturer died. the company is restructuring an will no longer offer the Flex part.

Here's the Sweeper...Don't you remember?

KT


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post Sep 3 2004, 11:03 PM
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Bad News - They no longer have the rubber part. He's sending me a 6" piece.
Bruce, can you recreate the rubber lip?


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Yes I can duplicate the rubber lip. All I need is a good one to copy from.


With the 6" piece I can duplicate the whole rubber part.

I wonder what I could do with a dam and the rubber part?

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