<VV> Getting what you want (very little Corvair)

[AeroNed@aol.com]

I go to the local FLAPS lots with some rather strange requests. Sometimes I  
go in with a part number and they ask me "what is that for?" My reply is 
always  "I don't know, I just need that part." Other times I know the "common" car 
that  that part is for and use that to get them to look up the part. Once had 
a heater  motor in hand. After I told them what car to look it up for and they 
produced  the part the guy asked what is it really for. He looked up Corvair 
and found  nothing. I explained the minor differences between the right part 
and the one  they were going to sell me. Retrained 4 guys with that little tech 
 session.
 
A few of the part guys know me and just don't bother to ask me any  
questions. I find that a little knowledge, courtesy, humor and patience can get  me 
just about anything I need from "behind the counter." Having the experience  of 
worked the other side back when they didn't have computers doesn't  hurt.
 
Ned