Taylor MID no longer available

**Markus** · 08-09-2015, 01:59 AM

Originally Posted by TMc

Sam Jenkins is taking over getting them built.

Well, that is good news!

**Markus** · 08-09-2015, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by HStream1

we are closing the shop in the next couple months.Robert

Another performance shop closing. I have not had any dealings with them since Wayne's days, but still sad to see them go.

It is fair to assume they have not made enough money to retire...

**powerabout** · 08-09-2015, 06:00 AM

what the big deal to get a a mid cast that works?
OMC and Merc have secret technology?
Seaway Marine are making new OMC race parts that look perfect

**JPEROG** · 08-09-2015, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by powerabout

what the big deal to get a a mid cast that works?
OMC and Merc have secret technology?
Seaway Marine are making new OMC race parts that look perfect

There is not a secret to it. It takes someone engineering what people want or need, investing the money to have the molds made, dealing with the process of engineering and mold production, having them built, dealing with quality control and then marketing them to hopefully make a profit. Its like everything else in life (time and money)-its never seems to be that we have both at the same time.

Joe

**baja200merk** · 08-09-2015, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by frank jackson

remove the need for a lower mount . make the casting so the steering tube mounts in to the can , and leaves more of the lower support in the original clamp . The way it is now you need to cut all side support out of the clamp .

Taylor mids do not have a lower mount. The swivel bolts into the mid.

**HStream1** · 08-09-2015, 10:27 AM

Might I add Its never good to contract/deal with Foundry's that cast Storm Drains and Man Hole covers either. There are foundry's that specialize in Aluminum. There is nothing wrong with Aluminum sand castings if done correctly. Is Die Mold casting better YES!!! And lost Wax i.e. Investment casting being even better YES.

Taylor was selling everything they produced. So the market was there. What went wrong?? Only the internal entity's will know.

Originally Posted by JPEROG

There is not a secret to it. It takes someone engineering what people want or need, investing the money to have the molds made, dealing with the process of engineering and mold production, having them built, dealing with quality control and then marketing them to hopefully make a profit. Its like everything else in life (time and money)-its never seems to be that we both at the same time.

Joe

**AZMIDLYF** · 08-09-2015, 10:38 AM

subbed

**aggiestckl** · 08-09-2015, 10:47 AM

They taylor mid I had was garbage before Bud cleaned it for paint and Fullers made it actually usable with holes lining up etc.

**CUDA** · 08-09-2015, 04:30 PM

Back when Wayne Taylor was on his death bed , Tommy Dunn and Wayne were putting together a Ignition system like Motec for a shot at Pro Gas ...
Wayne died and Tommy and I contacted the brothers about my parts $2900.00
the time they talked to me they said WE were wondering who's stuff this was...
I never got ANYTHING for my $2900.00 Tommy Dunn lost a 3L powerhead ,
What comes around goes around...

**CUDA** · 08-09-2015, 04:34 PM

I believe Sam Jenkins will do things RIGHT
IF he is taking this over
SAM I need a 15" for a 3L Merc...

**jenksam** · 08-10-2015, 12:00 PM

Jim thanks

I am working with Robert and Lee to get some of the OMC mids made as of now. I have asked about the molds for the 15 3l mec mid as well as the others. At this point I am not sure just what we will do. As things progress I will let you guys know.

Sam

Originally Posted by CUDA

I believe Sam Jenkins will do things RIGHT
IF he is taking this over
SAM I need a 15" for a 3L Merc...