Just whining about repop parts
Posted: April 9th, 2011, 2:03 pm
I have to post this while I'm in the right mood. Also I hope this the right place to post.
I'm new to the A/AA rebuilding commnity, I have worked on other old cars, while being envious of all the after market stuff for the A/AA.
Now that I'm deep into my early 30 grain truck I'm not near as envious!
Is it just me, or has other folks had the problem with foriegn made crap that does't fit anything?
For instance, I bought all the parts for the head lights, what a bunch of junk!! Nothing fits!!
Another item, I bought a bolt set for the steering box to frame, while tightening with a regular 1/2' ratchet, one of the bolts snaped right at the threads!! A 7/16' bolt!! I guess it's better to break now than while I'm driving down the road at 110 MPH!!
Well, I could go on for an hour, but you get the idea.
You know, I love working on old rusty iorn stuff, always have, the challange of researching how stuff works and bringing something historic back to life. I just wanted to whine a little, sorry.
I'll go find some crackers and cheese to go with my whine. Bill James
I'm new to the A/AA rebuilding commnity, I have worked on other old cars, while being envious of all the after market stuff for the A/AA.
Now that I'm deep into my early 30 grain truck I'm not near as envious!
Is it just me, or has other folks had the problem with foriegn made crap that does't fit anything?
For instance, I bought all the parts for the head lights, what a bunch of junk!! Nothing fits!!
Another item, I bought a bolt set for the steering box to frame, while tightening with a regular 1/2' ratchet, one of the bolts snaped right at the threads!! A 7/16' bolt!! I guess it's better to break now than while I'm driving down the road at 110 MPH!!
Well, I could go on for an hour, but you get the idea.
You know, I love working on old rusty iorn stuff, always have, the challange of researching how stuff works and bringing something historic back to life. I just wanted to whine a little, sorry.
I'll go find some crackers and cheese to go with my whine. Bill James