I, too, have been sucessful finding parts for my MGA at NAPA. I have
gotten starters, generators, etc. most next day (although they actually
had a starter in stock once).
Ron Engelhardt
58 MGA
Bud Krueger wrote:
>
> Rick,
>
> In reality, NAPA has access to a significant batch of parts for early
>model
> vehicles. You may have to nudge the guy at the counter, or get to know the
>store
> owner. In front of me at the moment is NAPA's Echlin Catalog #104, "Ignition,
> Electrical Systems Parts and PCV valves for Early Model Cars and Light Trucks
> Thru 1974". There are similar catalogs for other components. When I had the
> NAPA store I was once able find fan belts for Model T Fords.
> (BTW, Catalog VQR 92 lists Timken bearings for BMWs from 66 thru 75 and MGs
>from
> 60-75.)
>
> Bud Krueger
> 52TD
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