[dan42]

I think the whole argument is about quality, not necessarily where the part is from, and that the countries that are manufacturing a lot of these parts are putting out crap to make maximum profit for themselves and the American companies that buy them. Until there is succesful competition from a company that emphasizes quality, they will continue to turn out garbage. It is an evolution, fortunately. If the demand continues to grow and it becomes feasible for someone to make money and a good product, then the crap vendors will be replaced. Hopefully someone will figure it out soon. There are huge differences in original and repop sheet metal at this point.