That's an interesting view of a "Life-Time" warranty. I have actually asked, on occasion, who's life are we talking about here. The usual answer was "the original purchaser's, or something to that effect. I never thought to ask... "what happens if you croak?" SOL, I'm sure as you have unfortunately found out.
Too funny, but so true. I'll let you guys know how I make out. I just hope someone else wasn't running a odometer on my rebuild.
Don