[AT] Auto parts guys

[Larry Goss]

FWIW, points and condenser for Mercedes carbureted engines are the same as the VW. also.

Larry


----- Original Message -----
From: Don Bowen <don.bowen at earthlink.net>
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008 9:55
Subject: Re: [AT] Auto parts guys
To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group' <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>

> Several years ago I went NAPA to buy some points for a 
> SAAB.  They did not
> have any in stock.  I knew that SAAB used the same points 
> of I think some
> model of VW so I asked for the VW points.  The person 
> behind the counter
> started telling me that there was no way VW parts fit a 
> SAAB.  That is when
> the older guy stepped in and got me the points.
> 
> The store had recently changed hands.  The previous owner 
> had opened the
> store in 1946 and raided three daughters in that store.  I 
> could go in and
> ask for points for my 64 Ford van and they did not look at the 
> parts book
> except for prices.  They knew parts.  They all went to 
> college from that
> store and when the last one graduated the store was sold.
> 
> My son started in the parts business many years ago.  He 
> had a lot of
> knowledge from my shop but there was a lot to learn.  He 
> loved getting
> strange requests because it gave him a chance to learn.  He 
> also called me
> several times asking about stuff.  
> 
> I will try to collect some stories from him for the list.
> 
> Don Bowen  KI6DIU
> http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/journal/Journal.html
> 
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