So we already have a "seriously" thread, so the opposite of that would be a "reasonable" thread where we can share prices on parts or equipment we can all use, and benefit from. I am not a moderator and therefore I have no discretion with respect to "what can or cannot" be posted...but I would hope people won't use this thread for self benefit (ie: don't post your own schwag here for sale...use the classifieds, and if you scored a brilliant cheap purchase, and want to brag...don't) but instead, use this to help out others that may have a similar need for parts or services. :)
So I will lead off... I had reason to check on the repro oil coolers at Sunset (price and availability) and "while I was there" I asked for a quote on a left side battery box for my 72 $222. That seemed pretty fair.
Called my local dealer to see if they would match price and save me shipping...no and no. Told me they were "unavailable in the US" and were 6-8 weeks from Europe at $449 plus shipping :eek:
Then called Stoddard NLA (west) ad they quoted me $174 with plenty of availability. Called my local dealer back to confirm part numbers to make sure...and was told again that all the part numbers were correct, and no they were not available domestically.
So I did the "right thing"...and ordered three from NLA.
If anyone out there needs battery boxes, NLA seems like a very good deal. :D