Just had this conversation this afternoon...

[cobrajet69]

*Ring*
Parts Monkey: **** Auto store, can I help you
Me: Yes, I need a left rear brake caliper for a 2009 GT500
Parts Monkey: Ummm what motor
Me: 5.4
Parts Monkey: Brake pad?
Me: Caliper
Parts Monkey: Uhmm who makes that
Me: The fuck if I know------Pause------ you do mean the caliper... right?
Parts Monkey: No
Me: ... The car?
Parts Monkey: Yes.
Me: Seriously? It's a Mustang, you know FORD!?

After some keyboard pounding.
Parts Monkey:Yes sir, we have it $69.99 plus $60.00 core.
Me: You SURE??? It's in stock, 2009 GT500 MUSTANG...
Parts Monkey:Yes.
Me: I'm on my way

Pull the old one off and take it with me to parts store.
Well, I get there and of-fuckin- course another guy tells me "Out of stock but we can rebuild yours in 4 to 6 weeks".
Me:
Counter boss: I'm really sorry sir but my guy told you wrong, we don't have that.

Am I crazy, but shouldn't a guy working in an Auto Parts store know just a little about American muscle cars???
Gawt damned!!!11

On a side note, anyone have a hook up on a left rear brake caliper for a 2009 GT 500? (that's a Ford you know)


David

[Unicorn Jeff]

Rofl which store was it fucker!!! I know it had to been one of the ones off N Beach!

[CexMashean]

You called an autoparts store for a 2009 gt500 break caliper?
He told you $70 and you thought it was correct?
You're calling him retarded?

[mikec]

Fucking Eric. You'd think after eleven damned years...

[stevo]

I have so many times asked some counter-monkey to walk back and put a hand on a part, just to get there and find out he was full of shit. I usually ask to speak to the manager. It isn't the guy's fault if they don't have it, but it is if the guy says they do and it isn't there.

Stevo

[cobrajet69]

You called an autoparts store for a 2009 gt500 break caliper?
He told you $70 and you thought it was correct?
You're calling him retarded?

Last chance resort fuckstick.

Try finding one.


David

[Unicorn Jeff]

Last chance resort fuckstick.

Try finding one.


David

He's an uber troll David, don't sweat it. Anyways when are you going to bring that thing out to a meet?

[Pooter]

Paul(greenbullitt) still have any hookups at a ford house?

[HarrisonTX]

S & S Auto Supply
3411 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, TX
(817) 534-3221

Never go anywhere else.
I'd also suggest carrying if going to this location.

[white trash wagon]

Since parts stores typically pay like $9.00/hr - do you think you're going to get someone who is knowledgable & well trained in cars? Really?

I look up my own parts online, print it - then go to the store, hand them the paper & say "I want this". I always get the right part.

[talisman]

Fucking Eric. You'd think after eleven damned years...

14 in the industry come June. Maybe it was that guys first week, but I've seen some real dumbasses stick around because they know how to push buttons and show up within 15 minutes after they were supposed to be there... In fact, I fired one that had managed to squeak out over 8 years because other managers would just transfer him to a different store rather than do their jobs. Assholes.

I'll look tomorrow, David, but I doubt that is available in the aftermarket yet.

[cobrajet69]

He's an uber troll David, don't sweat it. Anyways when are you going to bring that thing out to a meet?

Will try soon. Keith & I took it to Cars & Coffee Saturday but wasn't able to show due to the biggest crowd they've ever had. Holy hell there's some serious metal out there.

S & S Auto Supply
3411 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, TX
(817) 534-3221

Never go anywhere else.
I'd also suggest carrying if going to this location.

LMAO
Know the area well.

Also, Keith (KBScobravert) and had a great idea. Call a Ford house and see if they'll warrant it.

I'll try that first thing in the morning.


David

[Chas_svo]

David, you can also look it up online at O'rielly, napa, etc. Unfortunately, I worked parts for many years, and it was very hard to find good help, as it doesn't pay very well.

Sorry, no hookups here.

[cobrajet69]

14 in the industry come June. Maybe it was that guys first week, but I've seen some real dumbasses stick around because they know how to push buttons and show up within 15 minutes after they were supposed to be there... In fact, I fired one that had managed to squeak out over 8 years because other managers would just transfer him to a different store rather than do their jobs. Assholes.

I'll look tomorrow, David, but I doubt that is available in the aftermarket yet.

Thanks man.



David

[Sean88gt]

They are $9/hr jackasses and not the kids like we were that loved cars and were working for a discount.