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10-27-2008, 12:10 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Mesquite, TX
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Funny Conversation...
Them: "Thank you for calling ACS Industries this is Rich"
Me: "Hey Rich, Im trying to find a local source for some parts, don't have much, just a couple of AN fittings... do you guys stock those?
Them: "We sure do, whatcha looking for?"
Me: "How 'bout an AN819-6D?"
Them: "Ok, how many do you need?"
Me: "Just two of those for now..."
Them: "What are you building an airplane in your backyard??"
Me: "No... hahaha, its in the garage!"
Them: "Oh.... ok.... well we have a $50 minimum, so they are $25 each..."
Me: "Thanks for your time!"
lol! Kind of a jerk the way he said some of that!  |
10-27-2008, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 837
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Them: We have a $50.00 minimum.
You: OK, I'll take the fittings and two $20's please.
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RV-7 N713CM reserved VAF # 603
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10-27-2008, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Seattle, wa
Posts: 679
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That's why his name is "Rich" $$$$$
Seriously though, a not small customer friendly policy is a perfect example of what you would experience a thousand times over if you were to source all the items to build a RV. We are very lucky Vans has guys who do the buying (in bulk) for us.
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10-27-2008, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Martinsville, IN
Posts: 2,326
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Two words for you.....Summit Racing.
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Randy Pflanzer
Greenwood, IN
www.pflanzer-aviation.com
Paid through 2043!
Lund fishing Boat, 2017, GONE FISHING
RV-12 - Completed 2014, Sold
427 Shelby Cobra - Completed 2012, Sold
F1 EVO - partially completed, Sold
F1 Rocket - Completed 2005, Sold
RV-7A - Partially completed, Sold
RV-6 - Completed 2000, Sold
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10-27-2008, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Navarre, FL
Posts: 168
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or www.anplumbing.com has a more focused selection...
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Neal George
Navarre, FL
CherokeeJet N9586J
RV-7 N8ZG (all the loose ends)
Continental Aerospace Technologies, Product Support
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10-27-2008, 04:22 PM
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Opulence, I has it...
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: TX
Posts: 830
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Serious question, so sorry if it offends...
Why wouldn't you just order from Van's? I know they aren't a "parts dealer', but chances are, if it's for an RV, they have it. Is it shipping costs? I think it's wise to give them our business regardless.
Again, just wondering, not knockin' ya.
Joe
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DFW, VAF #17
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10-27-2008, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Litchfield Park, AZ
Posts: 1,017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jferraro16
Serious question, so sorry if it offends...
Why wouldn't you just order from Van's? I know they aren't a "parts dealer', but chances are, if it's for an RV, they have it. Is it shipping costs? I think it's wise to give them our business regardless.
Again, just wondering, not knockin' ya.
Joe
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I believe he was inquiring for a local place to buy a few items here and there instead of having to wait for shipping. I've done the same here in Phoenix.
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Carlos in Arizona
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RV7 - N537TC (reserved & building)
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10-27-2008, 04:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Arvada, CO
Posts: 82
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find a local speed shop
I've had some very nice braided hoses made. Assembled for the price of the parts. Counter service. Nice.
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RV7 - N898DC (rsvd)
Fuse, Finish, FWF
Arvada, CO
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10-27-2008, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Mtns of N.E. Georgia
Posts: 1,322
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Fittings
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Originally Posted by f1rocket
Two words for you.....Summit Racing.
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For local availability, check your Circle Track/Drag Racing supplier. They usually have a supply of the more common AN Fittings.
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Mannan J.Thomason, MSGT. USAF (RET)
VAF788 
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10-27-2008, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,061
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Not necessarily aircraft grade
FYI: just cuz it looks like aircraft stuff doesn't mean it is. Cut vs rolled threads, thread profile, various radii, wall thickness, alloy, etc. are just some of the variables. The real aircraft stuff is stamped as such. I'm not saying the hotrod stuff is bad, but you don't really know.
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Fullerton, Ca. w/beautiful 2.5 year old son
RV-4 99% built and sold 
Rag and tube project well under way
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