Posted by Paul(in NY) on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 11:45AM :
There is a new Advantage Auto Parts store that opened about 20 miles from here. Went over this morning to get a 12 volt horn for my Carryall and a Brake Stop Light Switch.
When I came thru thu the door, the Sales Parts Professional asked if he could help.
Yes, thank you, I need a aftermarket 12 volt electric horn, not an ahooga or tune player.
He heads off with me in tow, up and down the aisles. Finally he looks at me and says, I dont really understand what you mean by horn.
I give him a hopeless stare and go BEEP BEEP, he smiles and then finds one.
Now the next quest, a generic brake stop light switch, 2 contacts and mounts in a 3/8 inch hole. He says I will look it up in the computer. I tell him my application will not be there. He is still getting over the BEEP BEEP. He tells me Advantage Auto Stores has ALL applications in the computer.
I grin.....1943 Dodge Carryall. The Dope tried to find it and finally says.......Guess we dont stock that part.
Hit Napa on the way home and the guy handed me a stop light switch, just like I wanted, as if he sold them every day.
Paul
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