Ditto. AD head light bulbs $9.99-12.99 in the catalogs. 2.99 at Napa.
9.99 for halogens, which weren't even in the catalogs.
Andy Johns
----- Original Message -----
From: <MKlepp4335@cs.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>; <old-chevy-truck@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 8:43 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Local parts store
> For those of you who are needing and wanting parts for your AD or TF
trucks,
> don't fall into the habit of ordering from vendors without checking
locally
> first. Many times, the local parts store (especially one that has been in
> business for a long time) will have what you want on the shelf at a price
> equal or better than the vendor. Case in point: I needed Huck brake
shoes
> and grease seals for the front of my '48. Cheapest in catalogs for
shoes -
> $29, seals - $7ea, plus shipping. My local parts store had both parts on
the
> shelf, shoes - $11, Seals - $8ea, no shipping required. My point is,
check
> out you local sources first (forget the chain stores like Auto Zone)
before
> using the catalogs. Some of these old guys behind the counter are a
wealth
> of information too. NAPA is another good bet for our old iron.
>
> Mike Klepp
> '48 3100
> Wichita Falls, TX
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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