why I get GRUMPY AT TIMES

grumpyvette

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heres why I sometimes get GRUMPY!

guys that ask you long detailed questions about the correct component to use in their engine or drive train build , who then they go and buy the cheapest piece of crap used component they can find at a swap meet, with zero idea as to the condition or its original source or year of production, who buy parts that bear no resemblance at all to the suggested parts, and then who call you back to complain that the part won,t work,or bolt into their car, asking you what to do now?
example
one of my neighbors buys a mustang with a busted rear differential, I give him the length, part number and cars the correct interchangeable 9" ford rear differential came in, a picture of the rear differential,its measurements,the years it was made and the address of several local salvage yards, he comes back with a 8.8" rear from some pick-up truck and wants me to install it, for him, (its NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN)
its not that I don,t want to help, but he put zero effort into finding compatible parts so I don,t feel all that inclined to help if hes not willing to at least buy the correct parts

http://dfwmotorsport.com/Fairlane/9inchrearends.htm
 
being an electric guitarist, i have had a very similar experience. a well known local blues player would call me to get my opinion on speakers ( this is what HE said at the beginning of the call). after i gave him my advice, he proceeded to argue with me. i kindly pointed out that he had called me for advice, and that if he was looking to argue, he should call someone else....
 
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