That's Nuts!
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Safety Car
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From: going faster miles an hour...with the radio on in browns mills new jersey
That's Nuts!
I went to a Chevy dealer looking for some nuts and bolts for a project I'm doing on the '88.
I wanted 25 nuts. The dealer quoted a price of $5.62 each.
Without once saying the word "Corvette", I ended up getting 25 nuts and 25 bolts from an auto body supply store for under $10.00 w/tax.
I wanted 25 nuts. The dealer quoted a price of $5.62 each.
Without once saying the word "Corvette", I ended up getting 25 nuts and 25 bolts from an auto body supply store for under $10.00 w/tax.
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I went to a Chevy dealer looking for some nuts and bolts for a project I'm doing on the '88.
I wanted 25 nuts. The dealer quoted a price of $5.62 each.
Without once saying the word "Corvette", I ended up getting 25 nuts and 25 bolts from an auto body supply store for under $10.00 w/tax.
I wanted 25 nuts. The dealer quoted a price of $5.62 each.
Without once saying the word "Corvette", I ended up getting 25 nuts and 25 bolts from an auto body supply store for under $10.00 w/tax.
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From: Augusta Maine
I just ordered 4 relay mounting clips from my dealer. It took 2 parts guys, 3 trips to the car, 30 minutes of searching, a week on order and 15 minutes to figure out if they came in and where they were. Picked them up yesterday. Total $26. No complaints.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2010
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From: Conowingo Maryland
Not trying to be a total smart *** but why did you go to a dealer for nuts and bolts. Most of the hardware is commom and you should be able to get it at your local hardware store. Just make sure you have the correct grade.
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Safety Car
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From: going faster miles an hour...with the radio on in browns mills new jersey
The "bolts" I was looking for were actually press in studs. I had broken some off while removing the rear bumper cover and wanted to see if they were available separately. The nuts aren't all that common - 5mm x .8 with a 10mm hex and 15mm spin washer. I figured I'd ask about them since I was already there.
Melting Slicks
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From: Conowingo Maryland
The "bolts" I was looking for were actually press in studs. I had broken some off while removing the rear bumper cover and wanted to see if they were available separately. The nuts aren't all that common - 5mm x .8 with a 10mm hex and 15mm spin washer. I figured I'd ask about them since I was already there.
