belvedere 67
Well-Known Member
I remember when you could go to the local junkyard, pick your own part and save a few bucks. Call me a cheep bastard if you want but boy times have changed. Last week I went to the local salvage yard to find a water pump pulley for a 318 motor. I pulled the part myself and the guy still wanted 30.00 for it. My brother in law needed a leaf spring for his Ford pickup. He checked rock auto. $120.00 delivered to his house. He called the local yard. They wanted 150.00 for a used one. He told the guy about the rock auto price for a new one and the junkyard guy got all pissed off. I understand that these guys have to make a living and I respect that but they have to understand they would sell more if it was cheaper. With the ease of buying anything at anytime on the internet its going to make me stay home and shop.