Well, yes, now I'm reminded how a few years back (1983) when trying to
decide
between a Corvette, an XKE, or a Porsche for my next car, I chose a '73 454
Corvette convertible. Never regretted the choice, however, part of my
reasoning
was, well it's a Chevy isn't it? Cost of parts and labor has got to be
cheaper.
I soon found how wrong my logic was -- and simple parts for the 454 were
difficult
to obtain -- just things like the correct radiator hoses, fan belts, the
starter motor.
were not off-the-shelf. Even a Chevrolet dealership/repair center
could not get me the stock starter motor. Of course, a Chevy dealer would
charge
Corvette prices, not chevy prices for parts and labor. (Admittedly, it was
more
difficult to service items around that big engine -- just changing a
radiator hose
would result in my hands being all cut up from the tight compartment and
many
sharp edges).
-- Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: ext WSpohn4@aol.com [mailto:WSpohn4@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 6:33 PM
To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: shock therapy
In a message dated 10/05/01 6:21:24 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
HealeyRic2@aol.com writes:
> Reminds me of the R&T cartoon that depicted a garage with posted shop
rates
> as: "Porsche -$75/hr, Porsha-$125/hr".
>
>
I very quickly learned with the Lamborghini I am working on that you only
ask
for parts for "an old Fiat". Same parts (in many cases), without the price
multiplier!!
Bill
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