just some fun pix

[maverickmk]

 

[maverickmk]

 

[maverickmk]

 

[Sam_Fear]

More projects and car parts. DUH!!

 

[maverickmk]

 

[kenny c]

And I thought splitting an exhaust header on a motorcycle back together with allen wrenches was hack.

 

[jfg455]

And I thought splitting an exhaust header on a motorcycle back together with allen wrenches was hack.

Judging by the tire I would say this is a permanent fix for this truck...

 

[earthman]

don't try this at home

 

[sneakysnake]

So true

 

[lowbudget50]

So true

Exactly!

 

[williej45]

The local parts guy just smiles and asks to see a picture. Took 3 parts stores to find the right guy.

 

[dutch]

So true

well, we don`t have Autozone here, but I`ve seen the look.... must be global

 

[Sam_Fear]

"So.... you said you needed a lug nut .... v8.....uhhhh....does that have air conditioning?...."

 

[lowbudget50]

I take part numbers in, indont get the look any more

 

[Sam_Fear]

I keep a list of what parts were originally for what cars so they can look it up. My Olds has suspension for a '85 Cutlass, motor for a 70's Chevy, and a rear brake hose for a '78 Caddy among other things.

It's way easier to tell them I need a starter solenoid for a fictional '72 Ford F100 so they can look it up, rather than trying to explain what a firewall mounted solenoid is.

If I can, I search it on their website first too and then just show them my phone.

 

[akatao]

if you try to buy a part at a box store you get the DEER IN THE HEAD LIGHT LOOK , luckily we still have knowledgeable parts guys at the napa and alied stores

 

[kenny c]

I know the look. I needed a head gasket for a chrysler 251 CI flat head six the other day and tried not to insult the parts guy but I still said " I'm glad I got the old guy" . He said he understood.

 

[soltz]

The trouble is the old guys at the parts counters of the world are getting fewer and fewer

 

[Willowbilly3]

My parts store, the "old guy" is always busy on the phone and I get the big dumb new guy. He knows at least 3 ways to get anything wrong. Small town stores don't have huge inventory and it's almost always a next day thing for anything I need.
But I was the dumb kid, quite a few times actually, so I have patience and always thank him for all his efforts.

 

[maverickmk]