>Back in 71/72 I worked a parts counter for a Chevrolet dealer and whether it was "law" or not then I can't say but it
>was a truism then as well. GM "generally" kept most repair/replacement parts on the books for cars up to 10 years
>old. A lot of common parts are still available from GM as many have found. Example, you don't have to pay $6.95
>each plus outrageous shipping and handling for that door striker bolt on early Chevelles, my GM dealer had two in
>stock for less than $4.00 for the pair, tax included. Always check the dealers, you may be pleasantly surprised.
>was a truism then as well. GM "generally" kept most repair/replacement parts on the books for cars up to 10 years
>old. A lot of common parts are still available from GM as many have found. Example, you don't have to pay $6.95
>each plus outrageous shipping and handling for that door striker bolt on early Chevelles, my GM dealer had two in
>stock for less than $4.00 for the pair, tax included. Always check the dealers, you may be pleasantly surprised.
I can vouch for that....my year Elky parts are expensive on Ebay and from all the catalogs, but when I checked the dealer, most were available (23 year old car) and not that expensive at all...and you avoid the shipping charges (which are way outta line).
Kelly & Jana Hanna
www.hannawoodworks.com
Kelly & Jana Hanna
www.hannawoodworks.com
