Uhhh...401, I wish. 232 Straight-6 (Bone Stock down to the vacuum operated
Wipers and Bag Washer Fluid reservoir.
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Trottmann <rotrottmann@davidson.edu>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 1999 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Bad PepBoys Experience
> So...401 Javelin vs 95 RC Dakota 318....same mods on both, lotsa bolt ons,
nat.
> aspirated, no internal engine work.....which would win?
> Just wonderin, 'cause they're my two favorite vehicles. :-)
> God I want a 71 401 Javein!
> Robert
> (Did I mention I want a 71 401 Javelin?)
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>
> > Atleast it wasn't as bad as an experience I had a long time ago with
some
> > highschool kid (no offense to anyone on the DML) at a local Kragens...
> >
> > All I asked for was a Cap, Rotor, Points, & Condensor for a 1969AMC
Javelin.
> > He promptly responded with "Yeah...Ok...Who makes that?" (A little bit
> > before his time I guess.) ;)
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <fawcett@uism.bu.edu>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 5:53 PM
> > Subject: Re: DML: Bad PepBoys Experience
> >
> > > Don't sweat it... This is a litigation happy society. If you are
> > > confident of what your doing go for it --if your not, learn more and
then
> > > decide. If you are confident, just smile and say, "no problem" when
the
> > > manager says, "this is your responso, kid". I've run into some cross
eyed
> > > looks when I asked for mod parts... Usually I can cut 'em off at the
> > knees
> > > when we discuss the +/- of the part (thanks to the DML and some
> > experience)
> > > otherwise I just tell 'em to give me the part that fits and have a
nice
> > > day. ;-)
> > >
> > > Just my $.02
> > >
> > > T.
> > > ______________________________ Reply Separator
> > _________________________________
> > > Subject: DML: Bad PepBoys Experience
> > > Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> > > Date: 3/24/99 4:43 PM
> > >
> > >
> > > I went into Pepboys today to pick up a 180 degree thermostat, and so I
> > went
> > > to the parts department. I told them I had a 1993 Dodge Dakota w/ a
V-8.
> > He
> > > looked at me and said "Son, do you nkow whar you are doing?" and I
said
> > > "Trying to buy a 180 degree thermostat and a gasket" This went on for
3 of
> > 4
> > > minutes! He told me the computer might read it wrong and something
could
> > go
> > > wrong. I would tell him that I know of some people who have done the
same
> > > thing to their Dakotas. Finally, he called his manager up to the
front, we
> > > talked for a few minutes, and finally he sold me the thing! As I was
> > leaving
> > > he said "Your doin' this at your own risk, we arent takin no
> > responsobility"
> > > Sheesh, what a hassle. Maybe I will try AutoZone next time =)
> > >
> > > Blake
> > > '93 Silver/White
> > > 4x2 Auto
> > > 5.2L 318cu V-8
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
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