I had a heck of a time getting a replacement part for my car recently. There are a couple ways of viewing it. One way says I got a heck of a deal and the other way casts some doubt. It was a fun sketch to think out.
I once had to find a small plastic part on a vacuum line to get my 71 Pontiac to get it to pass the visual inspection for smog in California about 10 years ago. I figured no problem. Should be easy and cheap. Wrong. I could not find it anywhere including the major parts companies that specialize in old cars. I eventually found the part that only 2 known companies carried. I called them up and after transferring $50 from my account to mine I received a part that probably cost 50 cents when new.
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I once had to find a small plastic part on a vacuum line to get my 71 Pontiac to get it to pass the visual inspection for smog in California about 10 years ago. I figured no problem. Should be easy and cheap. Wrong. I could not find it anywhere including the major parts companies that specialize in old cars. I eventually found the part that only 2 known companies carried. I called them up and after transferring $50 from my account to mine I received a part that probably cost 50 cents when new.
John, I have really enjoyed the visit to your blog. These are great spreads. I look forward to seeing more.
funny...reminds me of my quest to get my tooth fixed...spent more saving money..should have just gone to my regular dentist!
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