Well, it appears that they are merging retail operations which will be run by Ames and both companies parts operations will be run by PY.(Think all the Pypes stuff besides just Pontiac specific items). Makes all the sense in the world to me, the "hobby" is doing okay, but the Pontiac market isn't growing...

Unfortunately, PY's forums appear to have crashed or are no longer available in their old format. At least, I can't access them at the moment.

http://www.amesperf.com/html/PY_Letter.html