Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out
Rich- Thanks for the thoughts. I went back to turning wrenches for my previous employer about 6 months ago to provide an income for us since the store was not able to bring anything home. My wife continued to run it since, and we have found a buyer for our inventory, so she'll be out of there soon as well. I hate to shut it down, as it's been there since 1966, but I can't compete with either pricing or inventory. Devin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 7:30 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out Sorry to hear that, Devin. I prefer to spend my money at the local shops and will continue to do so when possible. Good luck in your future endeavors. Rich -Original Message- >From: Devin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Jan 28, 2007 11:38 PM >To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out > >Ryan and everybody else- I own a parts store, the only local left, and not >for long as I'm in the process of closing it up. Not what I had in mind >when I bought it a few years ago, but I'm not after your sympathy. I'm >keeping all my books so I can look things up for myself or others if needed. >Feel free to contact me if needed. > >Devin > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 3:54 PM >To: The Chevelle Mailing List >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out > >Ryan >there are no dumb questions (some dumb answers maybe) > langus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Well...once again you guys where right. I was at O'Reilly's and between >you and me the store in my town only hires "the very best" The very best at >what I havent figured out yet. Obviously not cars. Both O'Reillys and Auto >Zone here in town are a joke. Last night I went to Auto Zone to get some >more bearings and I had to show the guy behind the count how to run the >computer. I was looking for bearings for the rear axle for my 68 chevelle. >He went to the shelf and pulled the part out of the box and said "there you >go!" I just so happend to have the old ones in my pocket (I have learned to >take the old stuff I know is right with me) and compared the two. Not even >close. I looked back at the computer screen and he had selected a 1986 Ford >F150. Call me crazy but I think a blind, one legged horse could have done a >better job of typing in what I wanted. So...I went to my buddy in Iowa City >that is the manager of O'Reillys there. He knows what he is talking about >and we had it figured out in no time. I came home put everything together >and it looks so sweet. >> >> >> I know some (ok...all) of my questions seem dumb but it just seems like >everything I try to do on the car fights me all the way. When I exhaust all >of my own ideas I know that the knowledge on the list can set me straight. >Thanks for all the help and for making me feel totally stupid!! >> >> Ryan >> >> I have the front end on tires for the first time tonight!! > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/654 - Release Date: 1/27/2007 >5:02 PM > > >-- >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/654 - Release Date: 1/27/2007 >5:02 PM > > > -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/655 - Release Date: 1/28/2007 1:12 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.19/663 - Release Date: 2/1/2007 2:28 PM
Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out
Sorry to hear that, Devin. I prefer to spend my money at the local shops and will continue to do so when possible. Good luck in your future endeavors. Rich -Original Message- >From: Devin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Jan 28, 2007 11:38 PM >To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out > >Ryan and everybody else- I own a parts store, the only local left, and not >for long as I'm in the process of closing it up. Not what I had in mind >when I bought it a few years ago, but I'm not after your sympathy. I'm >keeping all my books so I can look things up for myself or others if needed. >Feel free to contact me if needed. > >Devin > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 3:54 PM >To: The Chevelle Mailing List >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out > >Ryan >there are no dumb questions (some dumb answers maybe) > langus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Well...once again you guys where right. I was at O'Reilly's and between >you and me the store in my town only hires "the very best" The very best at >what I havent figured out yet. Obviously not cars. Both O'Reillys and Auto >Zone here in town are a joke. Last night I went to Auto Zone to get some >more bearings and I had to show the guy behind the count how to run the >computer. I was looking for bearings for the rear axle for my 68 chevelle. >He went to the shelf and pulled the part out of the box and said "there you >go!" I just so happend to have the old ones in my pocket (I have learned to >take the old stuff I know is right with me) and compared the two. Not even >close. I looked back at the computer screen and he had selected a 1986 Ford >F150. Call me crazy but I think a blind, one legged horse could have done a >better job of typing in what I wanted. So...I went to my buddy in Iowa City >that is the manager of O'Reillys there. He knows what he is talking about >and we had it figured out in no time. I came home put everything together >and it looks so sweet. >> >> >> I know some (ok...all) of my questions seem dumb but it just seems like >everything I try to do on the car fights me all the way. When I exhaust all >of my own ideas I know that the knowledge on the list can set me straight. >Thanks for all the help and for making me feel totally stupid!! >> >> Ryan >> >> I have the front end on tires for the first time tonight!! > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/654 - Release Date: 1/27/2007 >5:02 PM > > >-- >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/654 - Release Date: 1/27/2007 >5:02 PM > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out
Ryan and everybody else- I own a parts store, the only local left, and not for long as I'm in the process of closing it up. Not what I had in mind when I bought it a few years ago, but I'm not after your sympathy. I'm keeping all my books so I can look things up for myself or others if needed. Feel free to contact me if needed. Devin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 3:54 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out Ryan there are no dumb questions (some dumb answers maybe) langus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well...once again you guys where right. I was at O'Reilly's and between you and me the store in my town only hires "the very best" The very best at what I havent figured out yet. Obviously not cars. Both O'Reillys and Auto Zone here in town are a joke. Last night I went to Auto Zone to get some more bearings and I had to show the guy behind the count how to run the computer. I was looking for bearings for the rear axle for my 68 chevelle. He went to the shelf and pulled the part out of the box and said "there you go!" I just so happend to have the old ones in my pocket (I have learned to take the old stuff I know is right with me) and compared the two. Not even close. I looked back at the computer screen and he had selected a 1986 Ford F150. Call me crazy but I think a blind, one legged horse could have done a better job of typing in what I wanted. So...I went to my buddy in Iowa City that is the manager of O'Reillys there. He knows what he is talking about and we had it figured out in no time. I came home put everything together and it looks so sweet. > > > I know some (ok...all) of my questions seem dumb but it just seems like everything I try to do on the car fights me all the way. When I exhaust all of my own ideas I know that the knowledge on the list can set me straight. Thanks for all the help and for making me feel totally stupid!! > > Ryan > > I have the front end on tires for the first time tonight!! -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/654 - Release Date: 1/27/2007 5:02 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/654 - Release Date: 1/27/2007 5:02 PM
Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out
Ryan there are no dumb questions (some dumb answers maybe) langus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well...once again you guys where right. I was at O'Reilly's and between you > and me the store in my town only hires "the very best" The very best at what > I havent figured out yet. Obviously not cars. Both O'Reillys and Auto Zone > here in town are a joke. Last night I went to Auto Zone to get some more > bearings and I had to show the guy behind the count how to run the computer. > I was looking for bearings for the rear axle for my 68 chevelle. He went to > the shelf and pulled the part out of the box and said "there you go!" I just > so happend to have the old ones in my pocket (I have learned to take the old > stuff I know is right with me) and compared the two. Not even close. I > looked back at the computer screen and he had selected a 1986 Ford F150. > Call me crazy but I think a blind, one legged horse could have done a better > job of typing in what I wanted. So...I went to my buddy in Iowa City that is > the manager of O'Reillys there. He knows what he is talking about and we had > it figured out in no time. I came home put everything together and it looks > so sweet. > > > I know some (ok...all) of my questions seem dumb but it just seems like > everything I try to do on the car fights me all the way. When I exhaust all > of my own ideas I know that the knowledge on the list can set me straight. > Thanks for all the help and for making me feel totally stupid!! > > Ryan > > I have the front end on tires for the first time tonight!!
Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out
a real "Parts Man" is hard to fine, now all you find are keyboard jockeys with pimples and a honda in the parking lot Bill Bradley 67 Malibu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I agree. I'm just guessing here but, did you ues Advance Auto as your parts > store? They used to get about half of my stuff wrong. I now only talk to the > manager of the store. > > Rich > > -Original Message- > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Sent: Jan 25, 2007 8:18 PM > >To: The Chevelle Mailing List > >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out > > > >You need to get the right ones. gm66 > > > >--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > >From: "langus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: "Chevelle Chat Forum" > >Subject: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out > >Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:07:45 -0600 > > > >My new rotors are 3/8" shorter than the old ones. The guy at the parts > >store assures me I have the right rotors for the car. My next question > >being do I take the rotors back and try to figure out what ones I really > >need or is there something simple I can do to make these work. I already > >have the seals and bearings in and packed with grease so I am not wild about > >starting over. Ideas? > > > > > > > >Ryan > > > > > > > >_ > >Netscape. Just the Net You Need. > > > >
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Ryan when you said, "When I exhaust all of my own ideas I know that the.." Were you using the Flow Masters 30 series or the 40 series??? LOL. Most of us are in the same boat. Jim > --- langus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> > > > > > I know some (ok...all) of my questions seem dumb > > but it just seems like everything I try to do on the > > car fights me all the way. When I exhaust all of my > > own ideas I know that the knowledge on the list can > > set me straight. Thanks for all the help and for > > making me feel totally stupid!! > > > > Ryan > > > > I have the front end on tires for the first time > tonight!! > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com >
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That's pretty funny, Ryan. lol mike --- langus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well...once again you guys where right. I was at > O'Reilly's and between you and me the store in my > town only hires "the very best" The very best at > what I havent figured out yet. Obviously not cars. > Both O'Reillys and Auto Zone here in town are a > joke. Last night I went to Auto Zone to get some > more bearings and I had to show the guy behind the > count how to run the computer. I was looking for > bearings for the rear axle for my 68 chevelle. He > went to the shelf and pulled the part out of the box > and said "there you go!" I just so happend to have > the old ones in my pocket (I have learned to take > the old stuff I know is right with me) and compared > the two. Not even close. I looked back at the > computer screen and he had selected a 1986 Ford > F150. Call me crazy but I think a blind, one legged > horse could have done a better job of typing in what > I wanted. So...I went to my buddy in Iowa City that > is the manager of O'Reillys there. He knows what he > is talking about and we had it figured out in no > time. I came home put everything together and it > looks so sweet. > > > I know some (ok...all) of my questions seem dumb > but it just seems like everything I try to do on the > car fights me all the way. When I exhaust all of my > own ideas I know that the knowledge on the list can > set me straight. Thanks for all the help and for > making me feel totally stupid!! > > Ryan > > I have the front end on tires for the first time tonight!! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out
Ryan, At least your doing it right on your end. Always bring the old part with you. This alone has kept my trips to the parts store at a minimum. Trooper - Original Message - From: langus To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 8:23 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out Well...once again you guys where right. I was at O'Reilly's and between you and me the store in my town only hires "the very best" The very best at what I havent figured out yet. Obviously not cars. Both O'Reillys and Auto Zone here in town are a joke. Last night I went to Auto Zone to get some more bearings and I had to show the guy behind the count how to run the computer. I was looking for bearings for the rear axle for my 68 chevelle. He went to the shelf and pulled the part out of the box and said "there you go!" I just so happend to have the old ones in my pocket (I have learned to take the old stuff I know is right with me) and compared the two. Not even close. I looked back at the computer screen and he had selected a 1986 Ford F150. Call me crazy but I think a blind, one legged horse could have done a better job of typing in what I wanted. So...I went to my buddy in Iowa City that is the manager of O'Reillys there. He knows what he is talking about and we had it figured out in no time. I came home put everything together and it looks so sweet. I know some (ok...all) of my questions seem dumb but it just seems like everything I try to do on the car fights me all the way. When I exhaust all of my own ideas I know that the knowledge on the list can set me straight. Thanks for all the help and for making me feel totally stupid!! Ryan I have the front end on tires for the first time tonight!!
Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out
There really aren't any dumb questions, but there are plenty of dumb answers. Always ask someone if you're not sure about something. I'm a professional auto tech and I deal with parts people every day. They all screw up, even the good guys you can usually trust. I was doing a job at the first of the year and the part I was replacing wouldn't fit correctly. I called the parts man twice (this is a SAAB dealer parts guy, who usually knows his stuff) and was assured that I had the right parts. I had to take digital pics of the old & new parts side-by-side and email them to him before he finally realized that he had sent me parts for a 9-3 and I had a 9-5. I had told him in every conversation we had that it was a 9-5, he just screwed up. The point I'm making here is that the good guys can still give you the wrong stuff, so always compare the old to the new before you install them. It saves time and headaches. Welcome to my world. :-P BillL I know some (ok...all) of my questions seem dumb but it just seems like everything I try to do on the car fights me all the way. When I exhaust all of my own ideas I know that the knowledge on the list can set me straight. Thanks for all the help and for making me feel totally stupid!! Ryan I have the front end on tires for the first time tonight!!
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"it just seems like everything I try to do on the car fights me all the way" Welcome to the world of old cars Ryan! : ) Herb _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of langus Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 9:23 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out Well...once again you guys where right. I was at O'Reilly's and between you and me the store in my town only hires "the very best" The very best at what I havent figured out yet. Obviously not cars. Both O'Reillys and Auto Zone here in town are a joke. Last night I went to Auto Zone to get some more bearings and I had to show the guy behind the count how to run the computer. I was looking for bearings for the rear axle for my 68 chevelle. He went to the shelf and pulled the part out of the box and said "there you go!" I just so happend to have the old ones in my pocket (I have learned to take the old stuff I know is right with me) and compared the two. Not even close. I looked back at the computer screen and he had selected a 1986 Ford F150. Call me crazy but I think a blind, one legged horse could have done a better job of typing in what I wanted. So...I went to my buddy in Iowa City that is the manager of O'Reillys there. He knows what he is talking about and we had it figured out in no time. I came home put everything together and it looks so sweet. I know some (ok...all) of my questions seem dumb but it just seems like everything I try to do on the car fights me all the way. When I exhaust all of my own ideas I know that the knowledge on the list can set me straight. Thanks for all the help and for making me feel totally stupid!! Ryan I have the front end on tires for the first time tonight!!
Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out
Well...once again you guys where right. I was at O'Reilly's and between you and me the store in my town only hires "the very best" The very best at what I havent figured out yet. Obviously not cars. Both O'Reillys and Auto Zone here in town are a joke. Last night I went to Auto Zone to get some more bearings and I had to show the guy behind the count how to run the computer. I was looking for bearings for the rear axle for my 68 chevelle. He went to the shelf and pulled the part out of the box and said "there you go!" I just so happend to have the old ones in my pocket (I have learned to take the old stuff I know is right with me) and compared the two. Not even close. I looked back at the computer screen and he had selected a 1986 Ford F150. Call me crazy but I think a blind, one legged horse could have done a better job of typing in what I wanted. So...I went to my buddy in Iowa City that is the manager of O'Reillys there. He knows what he is talking about and we had it figured out in no time. I came home put everything together and it looks so sweet. I know some (ok...all) of my questions seem dumb but it just seems like everything I try to do on the car fights me all the way. When I exhaust all of my own ideas I know that the knowledge on the list can set me straight. Thanks for all the help and for making me feel totally stupid!! Ryan I have the front end on tires for the first time tonight!!
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Like it's already been said, your best bet is to get the right parts. Getting hurt or hurting someone else to save some time isn't worth it in the long run. Besides, I'm sure you don't want to mess up your ride! Herb _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of langus Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 6:08 PM To: Chevelle Chat Forum Subject: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out My new rotors are 3/8" shorter than the old ones. The guy at the parts store assures me I have the right rotors for the car. My next question being do I take the rotors back and try to figure out what ones I really need or is there something simple I can do to make these work. I already have the seals and bearings in and packed with grease so I am not wild about starting over. Ideas? Ryan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out
Advanced Auto Is One Of About 5 Stores Here, But By Far The Cheapest. But Agree"s Many Wrong parts Gotta Make Several Trips To Get The Right Part, Many Times Most Places Have A Kid Behind The Counter That Don't Know A Spark Plug From A Air Cleaner, Just Goes By The Book And Computer. You Would Think When They Hire Sombody They Should Have Some Knowledge In Automobiles. Just My 2 Cents Worth! Kevin... * [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree. I'm just guessing here but, did you ues Advance Auto as your parts store? They used to get about half of my stuff wrong. I now only talk to the manager of the store. Rich -Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Jan 25, 2007 8:18 PM >To: The Chevelle Mailing List >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out > >You need to get the right ones. gm66 > >--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >From: "langus" >To: "Chevelle Chat Forum" >Subject: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out >Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:07:45 -0600 > >My new rotors are 3/8" shorter than the old ones. The guy at the parts store >assures me I have the right rotors for the car. My next question being do I >take the rotors back and try to figure out what ones I really need or is there >something simple I can do to make these work. I already have the seals and >bearings in and packed with grease so I am not wild about starting over. Ideas? > > > >Ryan > > > >_ >Netscape. Just the Net You Need. > - Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games.
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I agree. I'm just guessing here but, did you ues Advance Auto as your parts store? They used to get about half of my stuff wrong. I now only talk to the manager of the store. Rich -Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Jan 25, 2007 8:18 PM >To: The Chevelle Mailing List >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out > >You need to get the right ones. gm66 > >--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >From: "langus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "Chevelle Chat Forum" >Subject: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out >Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:07:45 -0600 > >My new rotors are 3/8" shorter than the old ones. The guy at the parts store >assures me I have the right rotors for the car. My next question being do I >take the rotors back and try to figure out what ones I really need or is there >something simple I can do to make these work. I already have the seals and >bearings in and packed with grease so I am not wild about starting over. >Ideas? > > > >Ryan > > > >_ >Netscape. Just the Net You Need. >
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I'd find another guy at the parts store. Take your old rotors to the store & match them up to get the correct ones. Don't be messing with your (and others) safety just 'cause it's a little more trouble to do it right. BillL At 05:07 PM 1/25/2007, you wrote: My new rotors are 3/8" shorter than the old ones. The guy at the parts store assures me I have the right rotors for the car. My next question being do I take the rotors back and try to figure out what ones I really need or is there something simple I can do to make these work. I already have the seals and bearings in and packed with grease so I am not wild about starting over. Ideas? Ryan
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You need to get the right ones. gm66 --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: "langus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle Chat Forum" Subject: [Chevelle-list] Figured it out Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:07:45 -0600 My new rotors are 3/8" shorter than the old ones. The guy at the parts store assures me I have the right rotors for the car. My next question being do I take the rotors back and try to figure out what ones I really need or is there something simple I can do to make these work. I already have the seals and bearings in and packed with grease so I am not wild about starting over. Ideas? Ryan _ Netscape. Just the Net You Need.
[Chevelle-list] Figured it out
My new rotors are 3/8" shorter than the old ones. The guy at the parts store assures me I have the right rotors for the car. My next question being do I take the rotors back and try to figure out what ones I really need or is there something simple I can do to make these work. I already have the seals and bearings in and packed with grease so I am not wild about starting over. Ideas? Ryan
