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Posted by Ron in AR on June 09, 2004 at 06:53:01 from (66.82.9.65):
In Reply to: painful nut posted by dirthog on June 09, 2004 at 03:27:34:
Remember many years ago (many many) I needed a U joint for my Studebaker. Parts guy (who was a friend fortunately) looked it up and told me $32.00. I about fell over! That was a ridiculous price at that time! He helped me get my chin off the counter and then said, "Now if you ask me for one for a 19?? Ford Fairlane it'll only cost you $6.00. Same part number, same piece." Seems that was one way to get more money out of supposedly harder to find parts. Sure glad he was my friend! Taught me a lesson though, check for alternatives before you shell out the big bucks.
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