With the availability of online resources, I usually look up the parts I
need before ever going to an auto parts store. Most of the major companies have
their catalogs on their websites and are easy to navigate. They don't always go
back to the 50's but if you're lucky and know of a 60's interchange then you can
save a lot of time and hassle.
I went to my local Chrysler dealership just last month to find a $4 window
bushing for my 1967 New Yorker. It took a great deal of persistence on my part
to even be acknowledged after stating the year of the car. I was finally able to
persuade them to let me look up the number in their parts book. Immediately they
told me it was a discontinued item and they didn't have it.
After more persistence, the counter guy finally agreed to search
any other dealers had it in stock. There was another dealer 110 miles away
that had several available. The counter guy proceeded to give me the address so
I could DRIVE there and buy it. To my astonishment, my local Chrysler dealership
doesn't do transfers on parts. I can understand a business not carrying rare 50
year old parts, but since when did they start refusing to transfer and mark up
items after I give them part numbers?
I guess since Neon's became "sporty" there isn't a need to know about
classic cars like ours.
Don Roberts
1958 Imperial x4
1967 New Yorker
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 2:46 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] MoPar Oil Filter
I just went to my local Dodge / Chrysler / Jeep
dealer to see if they had a MoPar oil filter for my 1958 Plymouth. They
practically shoo'd me out the door and said they couldn't help. What's
up with that? Anybody out there have a similar experience? They
told me to go to Year One!
Those folks should wander over to their friendly
Ford dealer and take notes! I can pick up a Motorcraft filter for my
1968 Mercury Cougar anytime, in stock, ready, willing, and not too
expensive. Nobody over there looks at me like I just fell off the turnip
truck. We are talking about a spin-on filter for crying out loud!
I think Walter P. himself would say that's no way to run a
railroad!
Mike
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