Recall in the mid 70's we ( A-C) manufactured/fabricaed a large percentage of our units. Lead time was up to one year - items like forgings, castings, mast rolled channel was very long, production of out sources items, was limited, lead time on new orders (stock or sold) was 52 weeks. Then the bottom feel out. Cancellation of order abounded. Recall one month the ITA new factory orders went negative - we had a plus 6 order month. Biggest on month market share month in our history - LOL
Ya' gotta' have some gray hair or a receding hair line or none to recall that time period. This person that is a double upside down hockey stick does well - was appointed a District Sales Manager during those days in the Ohio Valley area. - fun, fun but learned a lot.