The yahoo group database page is not nearly flexible enough to be used as the basis for the "whole catalog" idea.
It only permits creating columns to fill with info, one line at a time. Also, one would need to start with an electronic version of the parts catalog, that one can then add columns to. I don't know if an all-electronic version exists (at least that one could get a copy of), and adding the editing functions that the yahoo group database page provides would be a huge project to say the least, and could not be hosted by the group site.
I think that it --needs-- to be kept casual, and be left to the members to recognize when there is more than one variety of a single part.
Here's a shorter link to the database page that won't get cut off by some email readers...
http://tinyurl.com/2tbd67
Steve
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> [2cylinderhondas] Can we create
> a section on this page for used parts
> Hi Steve;
> I looked at the site for
> the parts. I see two areas that would keep me
> from using it.
> One, there are no set prices on many of the parts. I don't > use > e-bay to sell parts because I think it puts a false value to many things > I > see there. Second, the listing does not include the > vehicle > identification information for the part. Just recently I went > round and > round with a Honda 600 owner who was trying to replace a part > that had been > previously replaced with the wrong part. Measurments > taken and passed by > e-mail were not doing the trick. Honda used > different sizes of various > parts during the same model run or year of > production. There are several > sizes of rear wheel cylinders and the > Sedan Parts manual has them listed > like a Coupe which is opposite of a > Sedan for vehicles manufactured after > April of 1971.
> We need to take the
> time to research a part being offered before just
> charging in and throwing
> the wrong part into the mix. Many times I have
> been called up
> by local Honda Dealerships asking if I want to buy a part one > of their > parts guys ordered incorrectly. Then the part sits where it's > not > going to be used. Worse, the new owner trys to make it work and > ruens the > part. I would rather take the time to check out the part > and get the > correct one then work in reverse.
> But, Steve, I like the
> idea of listing all the parts.
> What if we did it a different way.
> List all the parts with correct years or
> variations and then owners just
> have to post their name by the part and add
> a
> price.
> Bill
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> [mailto:2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com]On
> Behalf Of Steven Michelsen
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 5:09 AM
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> Re: [2cylinderhondas] Can we create a section on this page for > used > parts > Jamie, > A member-to-member parts > exchange is a fine idea. In that way we can share > the parts that are excess > to us, at reasonable prices. I took a look at what > can be done at the group > webpage and found that it is extremely simple to > set up a database that any > of us can edit. The only issue I see with it is > that because it is SO open > to editing, one member can play around with other > member's information, > which certainly would NOT be "playing nice". I suppose > that each member > that adds parts to the list would need to keep a separate > record, and > anyone requesting parts would need to verify the info with the > parts-owner.
> Also, the database includes email addresses, but we have all > already put > our email address "out there" by posting to this group anyway...
> I started the database off by adding one part in the format I think > makes > sense. It is not a part anyone wants - trust me! When you click on > the link > below you will likely have to sign in, then the database page will > appear.
> If you see that the database is neglecting any crucial column > of > information, note it here and I will add it. I kept that bit of control > for > myself and the moderator for now.
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/2cy ... d=reportRo > ws&tbl=3
> Steve
> www.honda600coupe.com
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> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 5:32 AM
> Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Can
> we create a section on this page for used
> parts
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