Re: Find a good shop and patronize it often (was Re: IML: Getting parts for old cars)

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

I did not get the original part of this message, but I do agree with David.

I rebuild the front end on a Suburban two years ago. I went to a local NAPA store that has a machine shop at the back. I had the machine shop do some work on the front end (bushings and ball joints) and the delightful young lady that I delt with gave me the super duper discount on all of the parts that I purchased. This included two axles and a front bearing etc. I know that I saved more than the cost of the machine work.  

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From: "David Whitney"
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Find a good shop and patronize it often (was Re: IML: Getting parts for old cars)
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:57:14 -0700 (PDT)

Dan, that NAPA store obviously does not want your money.  Each NAPA store is different, and there's got to be another one close by that is a little more customer service oriented.  I was blessed to find that the one within walking distance of my house is one of that kind.

 

The other thing you can do is get a recommendation from your local Mopar club -- those guys need much of the same stuff we do and their shop of choice will be familiar with parts sources for '60s and '70s cars.

 

Happy motoring,

David

'91 K-Imperial driver
'66 LeBaron dual air and every option known to man

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