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07-25-2024, 12:18 PM
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RockAuto wholesaler closeout parts
I've bought a few of their "wholesaler closeout" parts over the years, such as gaskets, belts, wiper blades, etc., and even a master cylinder. Many times they are less than 50 cents on the dollar. This Gates water pump is very nice with zero rust, so it hadn't been sitting around too long. And it cost only $26 with sales tax and freight.
Attached is a photo of what the Gates box looked like, with the pump snout sticking out the top flap! I know it was shipped like that because there was lots of packing tape covering the top. No damage to the pump, however, because the Gates box was in a larger shipping box with bubble wrap. All's well that ends well, but I wanted to send them the photo just to let them know how the pump shipped. However, they don't list any e-mail addresses, and their Facebook page seems to be read-only.
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! |
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07-26-2024, 05:50 PM
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Re: RockAuto wholesaler closeout parts
When I had an issue with an order awhile back (wrong part in the right part number box), I had to email service @ rockauto . com
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Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson |
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07-26-2024, 09:47 PM
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Re: RockAuto wholesaler closeout parts
Thanks for the e-mail address.
Love your Doc Hudson quote. I just recently watched that movie for the 3rd time!
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! |
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07-27-2024, 10:47 AM
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Re: RockAuto wholesaler closeout parts
Quote:
It's a great movie, and my favorite. I think I watched it 3 times on a drive to Indiana back when I first got it on DVD. Had a little personal DVD player and just kept re-watching it on that trip 
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Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson |
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