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Southpa · 03-23-2002, 07:13 PM

Ever walk into a auto parts store hoping to find the right size and specs for a complicated part and see a teenage girl behind the counter? I usually give a little shudder inside. Nothing against these persons having a job etc. but I will usually wait until the old guy is free. She'll probably end up calling him over anyway.

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Southpa
1970 GMC 1500 Custom
Victoria, BC, Canada

slam33 · 03-23-2002, 07:30 PM

parts houses need parts people not hamberger cooks

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ebfabman · 03-23-2002, 07:41 PM

Or how about calling to look for parts or service and getting a young female voice saying "this is the parts counter". Nothing at all against Ladies in the auto industy, but I think to myself, this is gonna take a while...sigh....

71402BB · 03-23-2002, 07:41 PM

I agree! You usally see those type of people at the $hitty chain autoparts stores such as VIP, autozone, ect. As far as I know NAPA is usally the best place to go they seem to have parts people that actully know somthing about cars! Oh and V.I.P stands for Very Ignorant Pr!cks! LMAO

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71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's

72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!)

68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi

67c-20 · 03-23-2002, 08:00 PM

i only deal with napa anymore. they have evrything you need including employes who know what there talking about. unless you are looking for one of those really cool neon shift knobs or maybe some stick on graphics napa is the only way to go.

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2002, 08:16 PM

I'll tell you what though, In Tx, there was a hot chick that knew exactly what I needed every time. I went in saying I needed a fuel pump, she clicked on the puter, I told her for a '70 350 small block, then she said, "oh h*ll, I got them right over here...$9.99."
It was all I could do to keep from asking her to be my wife.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

frogsmakr · 03-23-2002, 08:23 PM

lol...Just gotta know who to ask for.

J · 03-23-2002, 08:40 PM

Funny longhornmail, I was just in pepboys the other day (only place open on sunday) looking for header gaskets for a 350. "Headers? 350? theres no such thing." Then I tell him small block chevy. Then I say 5.7 liter. He says that 5.7 liters doesn't sound like a small block to him. Then brings me a gasket but not the one I want or one thats even for a chevy. I was about to come over the counter and choke this moron when a good looking chick comes up grabs the right gaskets refers to the guy as "the rainman" and starts asking me about what that 350 is connected to. To bad she had a ring on!

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2002, 09:46 PM

Ring don't mean nothin. heh heh heh

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

bgbchevy · 03-23-2002, 10:11 PM

I have always had good luck with O'reilys, They have always given me the right parts the first time. Pepboys is a joke. I personally havent had much luck with NAPA or Carquest either.

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2002, 10:14 PM

I never cared for O'reilys that much, Advance auto has been my fave for a few years, but here lately, the NAPA has been getting my attention more.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

Luckymic34 · 03-23-2002, 10:18 PM

My favorite is when you call or go in and ask for something and the say "You cant do that". Man that's the worst

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68 custom stepside
350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

flyin99 · 03-23-2002, 10:19 PM

I had a funny experience at Advance Auto Parts once.went in and asked for a TH350 pan gasket, for my 69 C-10.......the guy tells me I don't have a TH350, because they didn't come out until 1974.......WOW, I must have a very rare truck!!

..so needless to say, I had to get parts for "a 74 TH350".LOL

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2002, 10:20 PM

I could only imagine if I still had the 305 V-6 in the GMC...that would be fun.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

Leinie · 03-23-2002, 10:26 PM

I don't really care for the local Checker store , but when all else fails, there's a young lady there that knows her stuff. She's about the only one they employ that does.
I just want to give credit where it's due.

NuBomb · 03-23-2002, 10:51 PM

My family owned an auto parts store when I was growing up and I started working there when I was fifteen. When I went to college I worked at an Autozone for a couple of years. After teaching highschool for 3 years I started working for Genuine Parts (NAPA) and worked for a about a year with them. After getting married I worked at Advance for a summer before going back to teaching. I've been around a few Auto Parts Stores and all I can say is that it just depends on the store. You can go into one advance store and you could pull the old top radiator hose for your 74 VW beetle gag and the entire staff would be stumped and you could go into another and get the right parts and right advice. It just matters who is doing the hiring. It's hard to keep good people working in the parts business. It is near impossible to own a store and compete with all of these chains. If you give up and try to work for one of the big chains you are just a # to them. They call you a manager or assistant manager, put you on salary, and then work you 50 to 60 hours a week. The pay stinks and your life does too. Find a good store with good parts people and buy from them. Sorry to ramble on, but I saw the post and include my $0.02. Later guys.

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72K5 CST 350/350/205
Some pictures.
some better pictures

jostrans68 · 03-23-2002, 11:30 PM

I worked 10 + years at chain parts stores I got tired of being the only one in the store with a clue. I now sell Guns and fishing gear ..the mentality of these stores chased me off.....

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68 c20 in progress 327 TH400 tach dash Disc Brakes and soon 3.90 rear gears.. have many new parts now just need the time..... Sound Familar

daveo68 · 03-24-2002, 02:42 AM

I went into the local chain parts store today and asked about some spark plugs. I'm switching over to HEI,told the guy what I was doing. He told me HEI didn't come out on GM products until 1990.This was for my 68. I told him to look up about 75 or later. I then noticed his hat from the local Chrysler dealership. My brother finally talked to the manager who got me what I needed. The Chrysler guy was working part-time.
Dave

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68 C-10 Custom LWB
307 V8
Three-on-the-tree
Lexington,NC
davideowens@lexcominc.net

JoetheMobster · 03-24-2002, 02:58 AM

Or sometimes you get these idiots that "know exactly what they're talking about" and still give you the wrong parts! This one place where I got most of my parts for my old car, did this to me twice! Complete exhaust system, dude swore up and down it was the correct one, NOPE! (ended up bringing the car and exhaust to a shop, as impact wrench was needed, and I had none, or any friends with some, was new to town then) Luckily the auto shop just did a clean swap for the correct exhaust setup. The damn shop did it again to me with new brake pads! Nothing worse than getting your car ripped apart, and then finding out you've been given the wrong parts! (only had single vehicle at the time) So I had to manage to track a buddy down, and give me a lift, and I was late for work after the whole ordeal! Needless to say, I don't get my parts there anymore! Not worth the hassle, or the discount I got there!

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1970 GMC 1500, 350ci, 3 in a tree

http://members.tripod.com/~Jungleman_2/1970GMC.html

Vancouver, B.C.

**68SWB4x4** · 03-24-2002, 03:18 AM

good lookin girls that dont know anything at auto parts stores sounds better to me than these guys that dont know anything at parts stores....

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My Truck pictures

www.xframeimpala.com

68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

Joe1 · 03-24-2002, 07:59 AM

I like someone that knows even less about trucks than me.(are there such people?)
One of the few times I feel intelligent, hehe..
Joe.

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(Canadian that got lost in Europe)
1971 GMC custom 350ci
1967 Pontiac Firebird 326ci
1989 Beretta GT
1966 Mustang (yes,I know)

frogsmakr · 03-24-2002, 12:20 PM

To find the person who knows their stuff in autozone etc, go in and ask for a flux capacitor for an '84 Delorean. (Back to the Future) The person laughing prolly knows their stuff. The VW upper hose thing works as well, or a throwout bearing for a th350, muffler bearing,.......

71GMC 4x4 · 03-24-2002, 12:45 PM

I went in to get a upper radiator hose for my dads 85 stepside. This gal was helping me, after getting the wrong one about 3 times, she says,"Well let me get your vin#" I said you got to be kidding. True story!

daveo68 · 03-24-2002, 08:41 PM

I just got even with a parts guy. Bought a Edelbrock 1406 today at the store,the only one that was in stock. I heard two people arguing in the back while I was paying for it. Seems like one of the parts guys had stashed the carb away for his own personal use and the manager sold it to me. He was pretty tore up about it, he even tried to tell me it had a deposit on it. The manager wanted him to show the receipt but he couldn't. The customer is always right. Feels good to get some payback once in awhile.
Dave

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68 C-10 Custom LWB
307 V8
Three-on-the-tree
Lexington,NC
davideowens@lexcominc.net

conman · 03-24-2002, 10:05 PM

I walked into a big parts store today and needed plugs for our 97 grand caravan. "she" gave me a box of four and 2 more single boxesto total six. I got home to put them in and found out I had three different types of plugs and only two were right. I won't be back there.

03-23-2002, 07:13 PM	#1
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	Parts store drones Ever walk into a auto parts store hoping to find the right size and specs for a complicated part and see a teenage girl behind the counter? I usually give a little shudder inside. Nothing against these persons having a job etc. but I will usually wait until the old guy is free. She'll probably end up calling him over anyway. ------------------ Southpa 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Victoria, BC, Canada __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

03-23-2002, 07:30 PM	#2
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	parts houses need parts people not hamberger cooks ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

03-23-2002, 07:41 PM	#4
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	I agree! You usally see those type of people at the $hitty chain autoparts stores such as VIP, autozone, ect. As far as I know NAPA is usally the best place to go they seem to have parts people that actully know somthing about cars! Oh and V.I.P stands for Very Ignorant Pr!cks! LMAO ------------------ 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

03-23-2002, 08:00 PM	#5
67c-20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: dillsburg pa Posts: 115	i only deal with napa anymore. they have evrything you need including employes who know what there talking about. unless you are looking for one of those really cool neon shift knobs or maybe some stick on graphics napa is the only way to go. __________________ 67 k-20 w/327 and a 3speed and 4.57 rear with 17 inch split rims and 9 inch wide rubber(is my current project) 73 blazer 6 inch all spring lift 350/350 with crappy 3.08 gears and 35 inch bfg tires. just put out 135 hp to the wheels on the dyno. 54 chevy delray .060 over 250 i-6 which was taken from my first truck(68 gmc). it is next in line for a rebuild

03-23-2002, 08:23 PM	#7
frogsmakr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Sherwood AR Posts: 553	lol...Just gotta know who to ask for. __________________ 67 C-10 shortwide '06 Triumph Thruxton '09 Harley 'Lectra Glide '95 Z-71 two door Tahoe

03-23-2002, 07:41 PM	#3
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Or how about calling to look for parts or service and getting a young female voice saying "this is the parts counter". Nothing at all against Ladies in the auto industy, but I think to myself, this is gonna take a while...sigh....

03-23-2002, 08:16 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I'll tell you what though, In Tx, there was a hot chick that knew exactly what I needed every time. I went in saying I needed a fuel pump, she clicked on the puter, I told her for a '70 350 small block, then she said, "oh hll, I got them right over here...$9.99." It was all I could do to keep from asking her to be my wife. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man* I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-23-2002, 08:40 PM	#8
J Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 164	Funny longhornmail, I was just in pepboys the other day (only place open on sunday) looking for header gaskets for a 350. "Headers? 350? theres no such thing." Then I tell him small block chevy. Then I say 5.7 liter. He says that 5.7 liters doesn't sound like a small block to him. Then brings me a gasket but not the one I want or one thats even for a chevy. I was about to come over the counter and choke this moron when a good looking chick comes up grabs the right gaskets refers to the guy as "the rainman" and starts asking me about what that 350 is connected to. To bad she had a ring on! __________________ '72 C-10 '99 Silverado '91 S-Dime

03-23-2002, 09:46 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Ring don't mean nothin. heh heh heh ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-23-2002, 10:11 PM	#10
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	I have always had good luck with O'reilys, They have always given me the right parts the first time. Pepboys is a joke. I personally havent had much luck with NAPA or Carquest either. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

03-23-2002, 10:14 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I never cared for O'reilys that much, Advance auto has been my fave for a few years, but here lately, the NAPA has been getting my attention more. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-23-2002, 10:18 PM	#12
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	My favorite is when you call or go in and ask for something and the say "You cant do that". Man that's the worst ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

03-23-2002, 10:19 PM	#13
flyin99 creator of kong Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 538	I had a funny experience at Advance Auto Parts once.went in and asked for a TH350 pan gasket, for my 69 C-10.......the guy tells me I don't have a TH350, because they didn't come out until 1974.......WOW, I must have a very rare truck!! ..so needless to say, I had to get parts for "a 74 TH350".LOL

03-23-2002, 10:20 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I could only imagine if I still had the 305 V-6 in the GMC...that would be fun. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-23-2002, 10:26 PM	#15
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	I don't really care for the local Checker store , but when all else fails, there's a young lady there that knows her stuff. She's about the only one they employ that does. I just want to give credit where it's due.



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03-23-2002, 10:51 PM	#16
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	My family owned an auto parts store when I was growing up and I started working there when I was fifteen. When I went to college I worked at an Autozone for a couple of years. After teaching highschool for 3 years I started working for Genuine Parts (NAPA) and worked for a about a year with them. After getting married I worked at Advance for a summer before going back to teaching. I've been around a few Auto Parts Stores and all I can say is that it just depends on the store. You can go into one advance store and you could pull the old top radiator hose for your 74 VW beetle gag and the entire staff would be stumped and you could go into another and get the right parts and right advice. It just matters who is doing the hiring. It's hard to keep good people working in the parts business. It is near impossible to own a store and compete with all of these chains. If you give up and try to work for one of the big chains you are just a # to them. They call you a manager or assistant manager, put you on salary, and then work you 50 to 60 hours a week. The pay stinks and your life does too. Find a good store with good parts people and buy from them. Sorry to ramble on, but I saw the post and include my $0.02. Later guys. ------------------ 72K5 CST 350/350/205 Some pictures. some better pictures __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

03-23-2002, 11:30 PM	#17
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	I worked 10 + years at chain parts stores I got tired of being the only one in the store with a clue. I now sell Guns and fishing gear ..the mentality of these stores chased me off..... ------------------ 68 c20 in progress 327 TH400 tach dash Disc Brakes and soon 3.90 rear gears.. have many new parts now just need the time..... Sound Familar __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

03-24-2002, 02:42 AM	#18
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	I went into the local chain parts store today and asked about some spark plugs. I'm switching over to HEI,told the guy what I was doing. He told me HEI didn't come out on GM products until 1990.This was for my 68. I told him to look up about 75 or later. I then noticed his hat from the local Chrysler dealership. My brother finally talked to the manager who got me what I needed. The Chrysler guy was working part-time. Dave ------------------ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Three-on-the-tree Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America

03-24-2002, 02:58 AM	#19
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Or sometimes you get these idiots that "know exactly what they're talking about" and still give you the wrong parts! This one place where I got most of my parts for my old car, did this to me twice! Complete exhaust system, dude swore up and down it was the correct one, NOPE! (ended up bringing the car and exhaust to a shop, as impact wrench was needed, and I had none, or any friends with some, was new to town then) Luckily the auto shop just did a clean swap for the correct exhaust setup. The damn shop did it again to me with new brake pads! Nothing worse than getting your car ripped apart, and then finding out you've been given the wrong parts! (only had single vehicle at the time) So I had to manage to track a buddy down, and give me a lift, and I was late for work after the whole ordeal! Needless to say, I don't get my parts there anymore! Not worth the hassle, or the discount I got there! ------------------ 1970 GMC 1500, 350ci, 3 in a tree http://members.tripod.com/~Jungleman_2/1970GMC.html Vancouver, B.C. __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

03-24-2002, 03:18 AM	#20
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	good lookin girls that dont know anything at auto parts stores sounds better to me than these guys that dont know anything at parts stores.... ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

03-24-2002, 07:59 AM	#21
Joe1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands, Canadian that got lost.. Posts: 186	I like someone that knows even less about trucks than me.(are there such people?) One of the few times I feel intelligent, hehe.. Joe. ------------------ (Canadian that got lost in Europe) 1971 GMC custom 350ci 1967 Pontiac Firebird 326ci 1989 Beretta GT 1966 Mustang (yes,I know) __________________ (Canadian that got lost in Europe) 1971 GMC custom 350ci 1967 Pontiac Firebird 326ci 1989 Beretta GT 1966 Mustang (yes,I know) 1989 Chevy Blazer T10 4.3l

03-24-2002, 12:20 PM	#22
frogsmakr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Sherwood AR Posts: 553	To find the person who knows their stuff in autozone etc, go in and ask for a flux capacitor for an '84 Delorean. (Back to the Future) The person laughing prolly knows their stuff. The VW upper hose thing works as well, or a throwout bearing for a th350, muffler bearing,....... __________________ 67 C-10 shortwide '06 Triumph Thruxton '09 Harley 'Lectra Glide '95 Z-71 two door Tahoe

03-24-2002, 12:45 PM	#23
71GMC 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Redway,Ca. U.S.A Posts: 37	I went in to get a upper radiator hose for my dads 85 stepside. This gal was helping me, after getting the wrong one about 3 times, she says,"Well let me get your vin#" I said you got to be kidding. True story! __________________ [IMG]http://mustangmods.com/publish/topless99/truck2.jpg[IMG]

03-24-2002, 08:41 PM	#24
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	I just got even with a parts guy. Bought a Edelbrock 1406 today at the store,the only one that was in stock. I heard two people arguing in the back while I was paying for it. Seems like one of the parts guys had stashed the carb away for his own personal use and the manager sold it to me. He was pretty tore up about it, he even tried to tell me it had a deposit on it. The manager wanted him to show the receipt but he couldn't. The customer is always right. Feels good to get some payback once in awhile. Dave ------------------ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Three-on-the-tree Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America

03-24-2002, 10:05 PM	#25
conman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fayette, Alabama Posts: 155	I walked into a big parts store today and needed plugs for our 97 grand caravan. "she" gave me a box of four and 2 more single boxesto total six. I got home to put them in and found out I had three different types of plugs and only two were right. I won't be back there. __________________ Fayette Alabama

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