Wonderfully, the remainder of the week we had no plans whatsoever and each morning casually decided what we would do for the next few hours. No stress, no phones, no technology, no traffic, no rushing around. Simply the constant caressing breezes and soothing sounds of the Atlantic waves to relax us, stimulate our senses and soothe our souls.

I was nervous that the pups at Rusty and Summers kennel would not like me. After all, I was there to fill the paws of the smartest and toughest dog that I ever knew. He had a reputation for being fair, gentle and meaner than a junk yard dog when there was a stranger in the area. Everyone loved and respected Rusty. I was a bit anxious about meeting the owners but they were very nice to me. I was given the name “Thunder”. When I got to my new home, it was very quiet and somber. I knew I had a lot to learn and I really wanted to impress Summer. I paid attention and studied the place very hard since I knew they would all be watching me.

For those who live near a car junkyard, this can be a cornucopia of auto parts. However, this can be quite time consuming, especially in large junkyards. You may have to search through hundreds of vehicles before finding the right part. It is also dirty work so wear old clothes. The advantage is the price. You can usually get the part you need at rock bottom prices and many 1976 c10 owners will negotiate. Be sure to check out the part carefully as you can rarely return a non-working car part.

In the past, a good portion of auto shops have overcharged their customers on parts. They realized they good give a small discount on dealer list for parts while actually selling the cheapest part they could find. Some mechanics were seeing profits from auto parts in the 200-300% range. car owners have since wised up. With a lot of auto parts wholesalers starting their own websites to sell to the general public, consumers have realized they can actually buy the parts themselves at considerably discounted prices. On average, a person can save anywhere from 40-60% off what the mechanic would charge. The best advantage to this is they are getting much higher quality parts at half the cost. Sites such as Autohaus Arizona offer high quality parts at heavily discounted pricing.

Determine Your Need: Every spare part is made for a specific make and model of a BMW, Mercedes, Toyota, etc. It may not be compatible with another make or model. Therefore, wherever you will be buying your auto parts, be specific with your order. Let the dealer know that you need x part for y vehicle of make a and model m. Failure to do this may cause you to regret later on. Once you have defined what you need, we move onto the net stage.

Custom Horns – A custom horn is a unique accessory for a car. Custom horns are great for car shows and afternoon cruising. Car Cover Kingdom sells a wide variety of car horns. eBay Motors is another good site. Popular horn sounds include Dixie/Dukes of Hazzard, La Cucaracha and the God Father theme. Be sure your classic car has a 12-volt electrical system before installing any custom horns.