We have a part store here called Baxter's Auto Parts. It still retains some old school stuff.. most of them will have a mocked-up small block Chevy with a bunch of Edelbrock Parts on it. I do believe they have some kind of deal with Edelbrock.. anyways there's quite a few stores with old timers in them and most of them are pretty knowledgeable. Occasionally you get one that thinks he actually owns the store. I mean it's one thing to take pride in your work but it's a whole nother thing to act like the money is coming out of your pocket.. instead of checking the warehouse it's checking my warehouse LOL..
Me: hello Baxter's? I just got home from purchasing two identical throttle linkages for the same two identical carburetors.. one has been opened and pre drilled for a different size hole and is obviously used... I'm checking to see if you have another one so I have two new ones that I paid for.. Baxter's: let me check my warehouse... Though we don't have one in my warehouse let me see about ordering one... Yes I can special order one but it will take probably 8 to 10 days and it will cost an extra $10 for shipping... Me: you sold me a used part today and now I'm to wait eight to ten days and pay an extra $10 for shipping?..
Baxter's: okay I talk to the manager and "I'll" pay for shipping this time and give you a call when it gets here...
When I get off the phone I called O'Reilly's and they said they would have one there in the morning for a dollar less... LOL.. still haven't heard from Baxter's and that's been about a year..
just never know...
