the old man did not use it...he was for sure a pruist...everything he built was back to stock...the son has the reputation for stainless replacement...i agree with you Dave, the restoration types would not give it a second thought...i'm not trying to start a pissing contest...just wondering why other folks didn't use it...and got some good answers...cost, time, workability, no off the shelf patch panels, not everyone can tig, departure from stock...thanks