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Feb 7, 2010 | 01:34 PM

fugawi

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thought i would share this.

i put a new flywheel in the vette, and needed a new throw out bearing so being sunday my napa store is not open i decided to try autozone for giggles since i am driving past. to my surprize not only did they have it, it's made in the united states.

Feb 9, 2010 | 07:01 PM

fugawi

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guess no one cares if it's made in the us anymore...

Feb 9, 2010 | 07:04 PM

greg454

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fugawi

guess no one cares if it's made in the us anymore...

I Care

Feb 9, 2010 | 08:35 PM

DZRick

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Originally Posted by greg454

I Care

I do too, thanks for letting us know

. Sometimes I just write stuff down for future use and don't think to respond.

Feb 9, 2010 | 08:35 PM

blue427

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I care too

Feb 9, 2010 | 08:42 PM

Mark G

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I'm becoming a bigger fan of Autozone the more I deal with them. I also buy from NAPA too...

Feb 9, 2010 | 08:42 PM

Glassbowtie77

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Autozone has surprised me also on a few occasions with things that I would have bet on them not having, and they were quality parts as well.

Feb 9, 2010 | 09:42 PM

psycho dad

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I have relatives who work at Timpkins, thanks on their behalf!

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Feb 10, 2010 | 06:48 AM

fugawi

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all right, all right ! this is what i like to hear!!

Feb 10, 2010 | 07:07 AM

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markdtn

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Autozone does carry Timken bearings, but not all are US made. I have bought there before as well, in fact that is where some of my trailing arm bearings came from. Some of them were made in Austraila and some I forget where. Just stay away from the red plug wires......

Feb 10, 2010 | 09:21 AM

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silver69

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I too care, wish more was made in America

Feb 10, 2010 | 09:28 AM

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69ragvette

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I GLADLY pay more for the MADE IN USA! BEWARE I just bought a vice that reads American forge and foundry in cast, a little lable reads made in china on bottom

Feb 10, 2010 | 10:52 AM

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RF1979C3

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I care too. I think it is great that it was made in the U.S.

Feb 10, 2010 | 12:58 PM

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larryg3

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DARN RIGHT I CARE. if it is not made in the USA do not buy it!!!!!!!

Feb 10, 2010 | 03:44 PM

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Dustup7T2

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From: Northern CO

Me too, I care where parts come from. Just missed reading this post earlier.

Timken has a well deserved reputation for (literally) fine craftsmanship and I make note of it's availability from which stores. I will relook at AutoZone when searching for any Timken products in the future.

Thanks fugawi, for the tip!

(btw: love the J. Carson skit where your CF handle may have originated from...LOL)

Feb 10, 2010 | 07:17 PM

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Roadking

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Be American, buy American!

Feb 12, 2010 | 01:36 AM

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aussiejohn

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From: The only Corvettes in Highett Victoria

Or Australian!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadking

Be American, buy American!

G'day,

Or Australian!!! We still make a few quality products down here. Remember that the master cylinder and calipers in all post-C3's are made right here in Melbourne.

Regards from Down Under

aussiejohn

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