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| mskala |
 Nov 6 2010, 06:40 PM
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R  Group: Members Posts: 1,935 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None 
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Even a few years ago, I could go to Autozone and they would have basic
studs even metric, in the back. Now unless it's a part number, not. And, what is the official name of these rubberized clamp things? The ~30 year old guy behind the counter thought I was crazy. Attached image(s) 
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 6 2010, 08:56 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,041 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Adel clamps.
There is a bolt and nut section in the store. It is small and on little rotating racks typically. You are right about the lack of knowledge the parts monkies have. NAPA is even becoming a losing fight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| ArtechnikA |
Nov 7 2010, 06:28 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Nov 6 2010, 10:56 PM)  Adel clamps. Yes. Originally an aircraft part, which is why the counter guy didn't know it. Like a lot of useful aircraft parts, race car guys used to use them in part because they are strong and light, but mostly because they [aircraft parts] were available CHEAP due to overruns and salvage in the industry. Not for nothing did the use of braided steel hose start in the literal back yard of Douglas Aircraft and Northrup... QUOTE NAPA is even becoming a losing fight No Actual Parts Available... They are my last resort. Some of them do try to help, because after all, they want to sell you stuff, but they are clueless. I was shopping for a new V-belt one day after I'd transplanted a newer engine into an older car, leaving stuff like the power steering pump behind. They had no idea that the belt part number contains the length and width... They did keep asking 'What's it for?' and I kept saying - 'It wouldn't help...' |
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mskala F.L.A.P.S. - Less useful than ever Nov 6 2010, 06:40 PM
silver74insocal http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G1882/
you ... Nov 6 2010, 07:38 PM bobhasissues http://www.mcmaster.com/#pipe-routing-clamps/=9lwc... Nov 6 2010, 08:48 PM
mskala
There is a bolt and nut section in the store. It ... Nov 7 2010, 08:06 AM 914Sixer I was rebuilding some calipers and ask for some br... Nov 7 2010, 06:52 AM mskala Thanks all. I just hate trying to find something ... Nov 7 2010, 08:09 AM Tom Electrical/electronics parts store should have the... Nov 7 2010, 01:27 PM Dr Evil I get long, odd sized/threaded allthread from Fast... Nov 7 2010, 02:58 PM geniusanthony Seems like there is always a Grainger nearby too. ... Nov 7 2010, 10:19 PM Spoke I agree with your assessment of most FLAPS these d... Nov 7 2010, 10:45 PM jcd914 :agree:
The ACE hardware by me has by far the be... Nov 7 2010, 11:58 PM realred914 global metric is good source of metric stuff.
har... Nov 8 2010, 09:46 AM Eric_Shea You can get Adel clamps at Home Depot.
I bought a... Nov 8 2010, 09:55 AM 76-914 Like the Doc said, Adel clamps: http://www.aircra... Nov 8 2010, 09:57 AM Elliot Cannon
Like the Doc said, Adel clamps: http://www.aircr... Nov 8 2010, 01:02 PM underthetire My ace is great for that stuff as well. As far as ... Nov 8 2010, 01:53 PM dlestep ...in the recent past, I went to most of the autom... Nov 11 2010, 08:05 AM |
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