Oh yeah....I forgot all about that thread. If I remember correctly you were able to cross reference some part numbers and come up with a PERFECT replacement for the cables. I guess a little ingenuity makes us "re-writers".
Bottom line is that WE are all here to help each other restore our cars. Others, who are not members continue to lurk in the distance and spout off. I say we continue to ignore it and recognize it as insignificant. We are all better served.