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Posted by: MrCord on Jan. 20 2006,2:37 pm

THis is just to bitch but......

I just spent the last 20 minutes on the phone with both auto parts stores trying to see if they had stock on a GM one wire alternator for the boat. (Because I wanted to replace it on my trip to the river this weekend)  

i swear.... They have never heard of the alternator... So now I am naming off cars that had a MKIV 454 4 bolt, but no... Aparently they dont have any parts for a 7.4L motor...  They both think that there was never a 454 offered, even in old trucks... :flamed


GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR....  Im goin to Napa.... at least there are some people that have seen a 454 there... :angry  Or al least heard stories about them.......  :angry  :(


Posted by: AZKC on Jan. 20 2006,2:45 pm

I rarely do brick and mortor stores anymore for parts. There is this new thing that Al Gore created called the Internet you can find anything  :D

< Try Here >
Posted by: Sleek-Jet on Jan. 20 2006,2:52 pm

I have really good luck with Car Quest auto parts stores.  They tend to be more along the lines of parts guys than air freshener salesman.  

Heck, the guys I go to are the types that you can just tell them what part you need, like a 1 wire GM alternator, and they'll just go back and get one.   :good
Posted by: MrCord on Jan. 20 2006,3:17 pm

I just got back from AutoZone....  They were nice enough.  Walked in and there were two girls sitting there pickin teeth...

Neways... I asked if I could go and find it, I walked back in their parts area, and voala!!!  1st box I came to said "GM One Wire Alternator!!!!!!"  RIGHT ON THE SIDE OF THE BOX... Maybe they will go and look next-time!!!

40 Bucks and Im out!!!

Done BITCHIN!!!!  

Happy Friday all!!!!!


Posted by: Sleek-Jet on Jan. 20 2006,3:25 pm



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I just got back from AutoZone....  They were nice enough.  Walked in and there were two girls sitting there pickin teeth...

Neways... I asked if I could go and find it, I walked back in their parts area, and voala!!!  1st box I came to said "GM One Wire Alternator!!!!!!"  RIGHT ON THE SIDE OF THE BOX... Maybe they will go and look next-time!!!

40 Bucks and Im out!!!

Done BITCHIN!!!!  

Happy Friday all!!!!!
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You missed the part where you looked it up on the computer...  :comp

You think buying parts for a boat is bad??  Trying getting parts for a 53 flat fender Jeep with an odd fire Buick 225 under the hood at Autozone.  Those guys will look at you like you just walked off the moon.   :alien  :beat
Posted by: AZKC on Jan. 20 2006,4:06 pm



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I just got back from AutoZone....  They were nice enough.  Walked in and there were two girls sitting there pickin teeth...

Neways... I asked if I could go and find it, I walked back in their parts area, and voala!!!  1st box I came to said "GM One Wire Alternator!!!!!!"  RIGHT ON THE SIDE OF THE BOX... Maybe they will go and look next-time!!!

40 Bucks and Im out!!!

Done BITCHIN!!!!  

Happy Friday all!!!!!
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Good deal :good , I'm a long term parts guy and I want to ring their little necks every time I go in a parts store. We need more self serve stuff. :beat
Posted by: BigDog on Jan. 20 2006,7:57 pm



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I hear that!!!   I get so pissed going to checker, autozone or pepboys for parts.  If your working on something over 10 years old they go into brain lock.  I to have been behind the counter at auto parts.  I would love to see one of these snot nosed fools try to look up a part via a book in a rack 3 feet long.  :good   :D
Posted by: GoFastRacer on Jan. 20 2006,7:58 pm

You got to remember that 99% of these guys that work at these parts stores barely know how to start a vehicle let alone know what a part is, all they know is to punch shit in the computer and some have a hard time doing that even, but they act like they are King of parts, I love messing with these guys and looking at the expression on their faces when I make em look like dickheads :laugh
Posted by: stingray on Jan. 21 2006,10:57 pm

If you gave them the damn part it wouldn't do any good, They need the year, engine, and does it have ac., what does ac have to do with a one ton dually idler arm???????? :flamed  :bebe
Posted by: shueman on Jan. 22 2006,4:49 am



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You got to remember that 99% of these guys that work at these parts stores barely know how to start a vehicle let alone know what a part is, all they know is to punch shit in the computer and some have a hard time doing that even, but they act like they are King of parts, I love messing with these guys and looking at the expression on their faces when I make em look like dickheads :laugh
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How true  :good  :beer   That would def. be entertaining.... :laugh
Posted by: GoFastRacer on Jan. 22 2006,5:36 am



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If you gave them the damn part it wouldn't do any good, They need the year, engine, and does it have ac., what does ac have to do with a one ton dually idler arm???????? :flamed  :bebe
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That's because they don't have a clue what the part is and wouldn't know where to look for it, all they go by is a number that comes up in the computer then they go back and look for a box with that number!.. :rolleyes  Yeah I love when they ask shit like that, I always tell them all the opposite stuff and when they bring the part out and tell them that's what I need, then I tell them what I really have, that just blows them away!.. :D  :laugh  :laugh
Posted by: GoFastRacer on Jan. 22 2006,5:37 am



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You got to remember that 99% of these guys that work at these parts stores barely know how to start a vehicle let alone know what a part is, all they know is to punch shit in the computer and some have a hard time doing that even, but they act like they are King of parts, I love messing with these guys and looking at the expression on their faces when I make em look like dickheads :laugh
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How true  :good  :beer   That would def. be entertaining.... :laugh
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Yes it is, and it keeps the frustration down to a minimum while dealing with these dorks!.. :laugh
Posted by: Carrera Elite on Jan. 22 2006,9:51 pm

A lady,that works near my house at a Checker Auto Parts, has a husband that drag races. She thinks she knows it all, and has all of the answers.

I went in to get some trans fluid for my '68 p/u. I picked up a couple of quarts and went to pay for them. This lady was the cashier and she asked if I was putting the fluid in a Ford. I told her it was going into my Chevy. She told me that I had the wrong fluid. I told her that the trans had been rebuilt, and that the builder put F.A. fluid in it, and that's why I was using it in my truck. She insisted, even after the explanation, that I was using the wrong fluid and that if I put that fluid in it I was going the ruin the trans. I bought it and put it in right in front of the store with her looking out watching.....Here we are several years later, and more F.A. fluid, and it's still works perfecly,just like the builder said it would.
Posted by: GoFastRacer on Jan. 23 2006,4:36 am

Yep tipical, you can use any fluid you want from the start you just can't mix them, I like Dextron myself less aireation!. I bet she don't realize what a dork she made out of herself!.. :rolleyes  :laugh
Posted by: My Man's Sportin' Wood on Jan. 23 2006,9:17 am



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I just got back from AutoZone....  They were nice enough.  Walked in and there were two girls sitting there pickin teeth...

Neways... I asked if I could go and find it, I walked back in their parts area, and voala!!!  1st box I came to said "GM One Wire Alternator!!!!!!"  RIGHT ON THE SIDE OF THE BOX... Maybe they will go and look next-time!!!

40 Bucks and Im out!!!

Done BITCHIN!!!!  

Happy Friday all!!!!!
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You missed the part where you looked it up on the computer...  :comp

You think buying parts for a boat is bad??  Trying getting parts for a 53 flat fender Jeep with an odd fire Buick 225 under the hood at Autozone.  Those guys will look at you like you just walked off the moon.   :alien  :beat
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LOL  Jeff has the same problem.  He loves to go in and tell them that he needs a part for an '05 FatCity Stonecrawler Jeep Liberty.  Then they try to put that in the computer.   :laugh It's one of his favorite games.
Posted by: MrCord on Jan. 23 2006,9:32 am



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If you gave them the damn part it wouldn't do any good, They need the year, engine, and does it have ac., what does ac have to do with a one ton dually idler arm???????? :flamed  :bebe
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That Cracks me up  :rotflmao

Nextime I will tell them that I have AC on my open-bow!!!!

But what I can say for those places is that you can get a alternator for 35 bucks, and whoo cares if it gets wet...  




Ohh and the funny thing about this thread.....  When we took the old alternator off, it litterally fell apart in my buddies hand!!!! Lucky we thought to replace it (the 19 volt spikes tipped us off too)


Posted by: MrCord on Jan. 23 2006,9:35 am

Also... I need technical help...

I know the GM 1 Wire will work with the "One wire"  which is how it is hooked up but doesnt it kick in better if you jumper one of the terminals to the main one wire terminal???  And if so which one???  Maybe a dumb question but Im-a-asking anyways!


Posted by: weldwade on Jan. 23 2006,10:07 am

:angry The other thing that pisses me off is the Fockers in my neck of the woods don't speak english  :angry
Posted by: Carrera Elite on Jan. 23 2006,10:34 am

You need to take your pool que with you. It gets english out of a que ball....
Posted by: weldwade on Jan. 23 2006,10:46 am



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You need to take your pool que with you. It gets english out of a que ball....
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:good Good thinking I'll try that  :rotflmao
Posted by: BarryMac on Jan. 23 2006,3:44 pm



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You need to take your pool que with you. It gets english out of a que ball....
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Your killin me smalls, laughing out loud and people are lookin at me funny here in the office... :laugh

I occasionally go to the Local hardware store and ask for acrylic dowels, they walk all over the store trying to find out if they have 'em, dumbasses.  :banghead  :banghead
Posted by: stingray on Jan. 23 2006,4:33 pm



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I just got back from AutoZone....  They were nice enough.  Walked in and there were two girls sitting there pickin teeth...

Neways... I asked if I could go and find it, I walked back in their parts area, and voala!!!  1st box I came to said "GM One Wire Alternator!!!!!!"  RIGHT ON THE SIDE OF THE BOX... Maybe they will go and look next-time!!!

40 Bucks and Im out!!!

Done BITCHIN!!!!  

Happy Friday all!!!!!
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You missed the part where you looked it up on the computer...  :comp

You think buying parts for a boat is bad??  Trying getting parts for a 53 flat fender Jeep with an odd fire Buick 225 under the hood at Autozone.  Those guys will look at you like you just walked off the moon.   :alien  :beat
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LOL  Jeff has the same problem.  He loves to go in and tell them that he needs a part for an '05 FatCity Stonecrawler Jeep Liberty.  Then they try to put that in the computer.   :laugh It's one of his favorite games.
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Speaking of parts, we saw the pics, but how is that bad boy working out? the last time you posted it was brand new, headed out for the first time. :good
Posted by: Carrera Elite on Jan. 23 2006,7:49 pm



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I occasionally go to the Local hardware store and ask for acrylic dowels, they walk all over the store trying to find out if they have 'em, dumbasses.  :banghead  :banghead
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Is that anything like a left handed metric hammer?? :stupid  :D
Posted by: GoFastRacer on Jan. 24 2006,4:40 am



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Also... I need technical help...

I know the GM 1 Wire will work with the "One wire"  which is how it is hooked up but doesnt it kick in better if you jumper one of the terminals to the main one wire terminal???  And if so which one???  Maybe a dumb question but Im-a-asking anyways!
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Seems like I recall someone doing that once and messed it up, not a 100% sure though??..  :stupid
Posted by: BarryMac on Jan. 24 2006,9:14 am



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I occasionally go to the Local hardware store and ask for acrylic dowels, they walk all over the store trying to find out if they have 'em, dumbasses.  :banghead  :banghead
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Is that anything like a left handed metric hammer?? :stupid  :D
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Go ask if you can get the Left Handed Metric Hammer and the Wood Stretcher, one of those dipshits is bound to go looking... :D  ;)
Posted by: stingray on Jan. 24 2006,9:42 am



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Also... I need technical help...

I know the GM 1 Wire will work with the "One wire"  which is how it is hooked up but doesnt it kick in better if you jumper one of the terminals to the main one wire terminal???  And if so which one???  Maybe a dumb question but Im-a-asking anyways!
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Seems like I recall someone doing that once and messed it up, not a 100% sure though??..  :stupid
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They exite the field at just off idle, so as soon as you start it and tap the throttle it should start charging, the only other thing I know is we used to use a paperclip to bypass the internal regulator by grounding it to the case from behind before the new testers came out. but just for testing. :stupid
Posted by: BigDog on Jan. 24 2006,2:26 pm

We have a tool around here we need every now and again. So we send the rookies off to find it to get them out of our hair for awhile. The Box Stretcher!  It's amazing the crap people give them to keep them looking for the whole tool.   :laugh
Posted by: GoFastRacer on Jan. 25 2006,4:36 am



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They exite the field at just off idle, so as soon as you start it and tap the throttle it should start charging, the only other thing I know is we used to use a paperclip to bypass the internal regulator by grounding it to the case from behind before the new testers came out. but just for testing. :stupid
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Yeah and don't forget to take it off after testing!.. :D


Posted by: wakemaker on Jan. 25 2006,10:09 pm

<00FF00'>I work at a gm dealer and you would not believe the things people ask for like "brake juice period3" a "710 " cap thats oil upside down. and the ones that come in and thing all parts are "the same since 1953" . but if someone calls or comes in looking for a part I will do everything I can to find it usualy with marine applications its just a few years older than the cars.  :)
Posted by: BigDog on Jan. 26 2006,7:37 am

When I was in parts. I worked for a Ma & Pop  place. I remember a guy came in and placed an alternator on the counter and told me he needed a starter. After a little show and tell and a test of the alternator off he went.  Later that day he shows back up with the starter.  I Tested it and sold him a new one.  He turned into a regular after that.
Posted by: MrCord on Jan. 26 2006,8:02 am



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I work at a gm dealer and you would not believe the things people ask for like "brake juice period3" a "710 " cap thats oil upside down. and the ones that come in and thing all parts are "the same since 1953" . but if someone calls or comes in looking for a part I will do everything I can to find it usualy with marine applications its just a few years older than the cars.  :)
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See... You know whats up and you try more than typing in a computer to help!
:good   So Cheers to you :beer  and people like you! :beer



I run a service company for Sheet Metal Fab Equipment... And I love the descriptions that I get, "whooochi--dooo", "thinga-ma-bobber", "rotat-ie thing" Etc.....   Ohh well... But they always get their part :drink


Posted by: stingray on Jan. 26 2006,10:57 am



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I work at a gm dealer and you would not believe the things people ask for like "brake juice period3" a "710 " cap thats oil upside down. and the ones that come in and thing all parts are "the same since 1953" . but if someone calls or comes in looking for a part I will do everything I can to find it usualy with marine applications its just a few years older than the cars.  :)
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See... You know whats up and you try more than typing in a computer to help!
:good   So Cheers to you :beer  and people like you! :beer



I run a service company for Sheet Metal Fab Equipment... And I love the descriptions that I get, "whooochi--dooo", "thinga-ma-bobber", "rotat-ie thing" Etc.....   Ohh well... But they always get their part :drink
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If you know your buisness you know what all those tech. terms are. If your just a clerk at the desk you .can't do anything without the magic #  :stupid

So  :beer  :beer  to all the tradesmen that know there craft :good  :good  :beer
Posted by: MrCord on Jan. 26 2006,11:11 am



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I work at a gm dealer and you would not believe the things people ask for like "brake juice period3" a "710 " cap thats oil upside down. and the ones that come in and thing all parts are "the same since 1953" . but if someone calls or comes in looking for a part I will do everything I can to find it usualy with marine applications its just a few years older than the cars.  :)
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See... You know whats up and you try more than typing in a computer to help!
:good   So Cheers to you :beer  and people like you! :beer



I run a service company for Sheet Metal Fab Equipment... And I love the descriptions that I get, "whooochi--dooo", "thinga-ma-bobber", "rotat-ie thing" Etc.....   Ohh well... But they always get their part :drink
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If you know your buisness you know what all those tech. terms are. If your just a clerk at the desk you .can't do anything without the magic #  :stupid

So  :beer  :beer  to all the tradesmen that know there craft :good  :good  :beer
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Thats true... Unfortunatly people who know their trade, and know it well are becoming more and more rare! (Because they tend to be expensive)

The trend is to replace skilled workers with computers and unskilled workers (Cheap labor).  Which has brought an end to an era of tradesman/craftsmen.  


But then again.. My company is guilty of perpetuating this by selling unmanned CNC productions cells that take the place of skilled workers  :(  But it may be a nessasary evil in order to keep pace with foreign labor.

Either way I see it as a loose loose situation :( :( :(


Posted by: stingray on Jan. 26 2006,11:19 am

there is a place for a true craftsman in every field, in some places it will be lost before it is realized :confused
Posted by: MrCord on Jan. 26 2006,11:29 am



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there is a place for a true craftsman in every field, in some places it will be lost before it is realized :confused
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Amen!
Posted by: BigDog on Jan. 26 2006,12:14 pm



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there is a place for a true craftsman in every field, in some places it will be lost before it is realized :confused
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You betcha!!!
Posted by: Sleek-Jet on Jan. 26 2006,12:17 pm



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there is a place for a true craftsman in every field, in some places it will be lost before it is realized :confused
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Except a lineman.  Any monkey can do that job.  :D  :ass  :bebe  :laugh :D :D :D
Posted by: stingray on Jan. 26 2006,12:34 pm



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there is a place for a true craftsman in every field, in some places it will be lost before it is realized :confused
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Except a lineman.  Any monkey can do that job.  :D  :ass  :bebe  :laugh :D :D :D
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call me what you want :beat just keep paying me :bebe
BTW I'm on double time :guns  So sticks and stones :bebe  :bebe
Posted by: Sleek-Jet on Jan. 26 2006,12:44 pm



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there is a place for a true craftsman in every field, in some places it will be lost before it is realized :confused
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Except a lineman.  Any monkey can do that job.  :D  :ass  :bebe  :laugh :D :D :D
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call me what you want :beat just keep paying me :bebe
BTW I'm on double time :guns  So sticks and stones :bebe  :bebe
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I remember Double time...  :good  then I went sallary...  :rolleyes  :cry

You do realize I'm giving you a ration.  :D

OK, back on topic before Art starts knocking heads.   :beat
Posted by: stingray on Jan. 26 2006,12:50 pm



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there is a place for a true craftsman in every field, in some places it will be lost before it is realized :confused
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Except a lineman.  Any monkey can do that job.  :D  :ass  :bebe  :laugh :D :D :D
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call me what you want :beat just keep paying me :bebe
BTW I'm on double time :guns  So sticks and stones :bebe  :bebe
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I remember Double time...  :good  then I went sallary...  :rolleyes  :cry

You do realize I'm giving you a ration.  :D

OK, back on topic before Art starts knocking heads.   :beat
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Of course :good but that's all I got to give back. And I'm tired but It's a Rich kinda tired :D

And speaking of Art, from what I can tell he would qualify as one of those Craftsmen :good  :good


Posted by: wakemaker on Jan. 26 2006,8:50 pm



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I work at a gm dealer and you would not believe the things people ask for like "brake juice period3" a "710 " cap thats oil upside down. and the ones that come in and thing all parts are "the same since 1953" . but if someone calls or comes in looking for a part I will do everything I can to find it usualy with marine applications its just a few years older than the cars.  :)
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See... You know whats up and you try more than typing in a computer to help!
:good   So Cheers to you :beer  and people like you! :beer



I run a service company for Sheet Metal Fab Equipment... And I love the descriptions that I get, "whooochi--dooo", "thinga-ma-bobber", "rotat-ie thing" Etc.....   Ohh well... But they always get their part :drink
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If you know your buisness you know what all those tech. terms are. If your just a clerk at the desk you .can't do anything without the magic #  :stupid

So  :beer  :beer  to all the tradesmen that know there craft :good  :good  :beer
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<00FF00'>I think I am one of the few left that will try to find parts others dont even know exsist. most of the newbys at dealers if you don't have a vin# you will get a deer in the headlight look. and maybe one of these :guns But thats not the way I was taught 22 years ago.  :good
Posted by: GoFastRacer on Jan. 27 2006,4:41 am



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OK, back on topic before Art starts knocking heads.   :beat
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Thank you :D looks like I need to check in more often I guess!.. :D  :laugh
Posted by: GoFastRacer on Jan. 27 2006,4:43 am



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And speaking of Art, from what I can tell he would qualify as one of those Craftsmen :good  :good
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Thanks, I try to be one anyhow!.. :D  :good
Posted by: GoFastRacer on Jan. 27 2006,4:48 am



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I think I am one of the few left that will try to find parts others dont even know exsist.
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The "very few"

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