widely known as one of the greats on the Technical forum who helps a lot more than anyone could repay him, likewise John responded to my post here about a store that turns out to be close to him.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=425806
Got a call from John today that he has a check in hand after a brief visit with the store owner, who apparently had a great rack, so a small reward in that alone.
thank you John! Please send me sizes (tops and bottoms) and I'll put together a package for you.