You think 1955 makes them groan, try 1951. Even better, try asking for an
independent. 'Stude-what.... who makes that?' Sometimes I check the FLAPS for
parts
first just to screw with them.
Eric Brown
1951 Chevrolet 3100 "Christine"
1951 Studebaker Champion Starlight coupe
1967 Chevrolet C10 1/2 ton
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan Langford" <rlangford@attbi.com>
> Anyone else love the sound of the parts guys
> at car shops groaning when you utter the
> words "1955"? Makes me feel like I'm getting
> my money's worth :) Especially when they
> do business with us and I can tell them to
> call me back when they rustle everything together.
>
> Ordered all the brake parts today and
> other minor things I needed. Always surprises
> me that I can still even get this stuff from a
> part store. Being used to motorcycle shops,
> which is where I spend most of my time
> when playing with "hobbies", if its
> older than 20 years, good luck getting anything.
>
> Got a brand new master cylinder for $100,
> and is only taking a day to get it. Not bad at
> all....My project for next week.
>
> Ryan
> rlangford@attbi.com
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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