From several postings over the years I concluded that you could send them your part and serial no and you got a „photo copy“ of the invoice. As Holley closed down Hilborn early this year I did write to them about a Mopar RB Max Wedge ported Stack I bought 331-CH-8C #463 asking for ***istance. They replied that they have no service available anymore. It seems that he was not aware that they had this service available or did not ask at the right place, or indeed they seized the support. Hopefully there is someone on this forum who could drop a name from a Hilborn service supply (not to long ago), or does have info on that specific part no #463, or has any idea how to get that info. Any help welcome, THX
Holley has possession but most Holley employees don't realize it. The records are safe but the chances of getting your history right now are slim to none. I'm still actively pursuing to acquire Hilborn, whether that becomes reality or not time will tell. As the sole guy doing Hilborn restorations I'd love to have access to help those who seek the history of their Injector. I've been told by the higher ups they have to make a decision by December.
THX for directing 402 Bossman to my request. @402BOSSMAN - thanks for taking care. It‘s a pitty that so many managers only understand short term wins pimping quarterly shareholder value and forget about the value of heritage, image and followership, to build a solid future on. I hope you succeed in your aim to acquire Hilborn. Are you looking for the „whole“ business including patents, tools, technical drawings, machinery… or only parts of it? I keep my fingers crossed
The Hilborn family is behind me, the original employees are behind me, and I'd say I've worked pretty hard the last 5 years to position myself to even be considered. My work has always spoken for itself, Don Enriquez and Gene Adams have both told me my restorations are nicer then what they made to begin with. Comments like that make my effort worth it but its always earned. Not very many people have the talent, knowledge, or ability to tackle something like this but I plan to give it my all with the brand or not. I have an expected call next week to discuss a path forward but I don't know what will happen. I'd love the opportunity to carry on the brand if at all possible. We'll see!
Good luck Nick. Hilborn were great people to deal with, even from 7000-odd miles away on the end of a telephone. Truly hope you are successful in preserving such an incredible part of our heritage. Cheers, Harv
Do you believe it may be helpful, or would it cause more problems, if several guys contacted Holley concerning their Hilborn injection information, over say the next couple of weeks? My thought is that if Holly suddenly became aware of that need, and they they wouldn't need to handle it, if they p***ed the existing info towards you. They may be more willing to transfer that information on to you. and then would simply forward your contact info to anyone when future inquiries came in.
No, it would not help so please do not do that. There are some very p***ionate individuals within Holley and at the highest levels that are just as concerned as the rest of us about preserving the history not to mention what is to become of the brand. Hopefully me saying that will put some minds to rest, trust me these individuals care. Things like this take time to sort out, vetting of potential prospects, and I'm sure financially will determine a decision. I won't disclose anymore on the subject but patience is a virtue for everyone. By the end of this year we'll know an answer.
Don't flood Holley asking for info. The bean counters will think they have something and put the price up!
@402BOSSMAN , I have to commend you on your p***ion. I don’t know, or need to know any of your details. I just wanted to wish you the best in this endeavor.
Thanks for your transparency on this current undertaking. It would be counterproductive to openly share further details. Good to hear that there is support from within the company.
Sad I never researched the history of my unit that's in my avatar. Could have should have. I bet Holley is in no hurry to give up the name or let some one make it into something they could not.
There was a few Hillborn parts that was on my list to get before Hillborn was sold , I waited to long , Liked when you was able just call directly to a manufacturer, Mallory , Hilborn , MSD , Enderle, Many others ,,, Majority of the so-called Holley tecs That fall under all brands Holley Umbrella Do Not know to much of any thing , Only the same information you can read on line & After setting on hold any where from 30 mints to a few hours, Most are Not High Performance /Race Car / Vehicle people with hands on, Recently 11 different tecs for Holley its self , before a real Holley tec, & that took several emails to higher ups. Then MSD 3 before I was able to get to a Real experienced MSD tec
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