Finding and tracking down parts for older vehicles is becoming really hard

[@teddiazjr.6223]

Another great video

[@jubiarco562]

I purchased an 07 V and it came with Feal Coilovers. Just last year I noticed one of the springs was busted, so instead of sending them to get rebuilt which they do offer, I purchased the rear set only. It cost around $900 with expedited shipping. You can find the whole set for about $1500 + tax, just a point of refence for the future or someone else.

[@JoeUrbanYYC]

I have a 2nd gen Oldsmobile Aurora that needed a bunch of interior parts. I was seeing poor condition examples on ebay for high prices and even then half the parts I needed were nowhere to be found. Last month one showed up at the local pick n pull with the same interior colour and I rushed down and removed 10 interior pieces for $200, it was like Christmas ! Probably would have cost me closer to $1000-$1500 and watching for a year if I tried to get them all off ebay.

[@_WyreTheWolf]

Had a Final 500... Miss the car, but I dont miss the completely unavailable parts. I feel your pain with this particular car. I dont know of another car that could cruse at 100+ MPH for hours on end while getting nearly 30MPG. So quiet, wonderful ride. Unobtainum parts.

[@JoeUrbanYYC]

​​@@_WyreTheWolfI'm finding the key is to have enough DIY skills and comfort to pounce when one hits the local salvage yard and get any parts you need and even get a few for the future. EBay is fine for the one or two parts you can't find but it's painful if you have a list.

[@dfields9511]

Yep it is I had a 1977 Toyota Celica Gt I basically got rid for various reasons but parts were really difficult to get back in 2005 or so. I had a recurring problem of clutch master cylinder going out . Went thru 5 of them in 300 - 400 k miles I drove it It’s engine was basically a Japanese HEMI engine 20R. Clutch master cylinder problem was design flaw and they fix that with the dom 7/1977 onwards I had 6/1977 DOM

[@_WyreTheWolf]

Sachs Nivomat Shock Absorber 444225 is the rear shock for that platform. They are very expensive, but are available from AutoZone all the way up to Rock Auto. Good luck!

[@CarsNToys]

This is why I love KZbin. Interestingly enough, I spent hours looking for these shocks via the part number listed on the shock, with zero luck. Thanks for the info! Seriously, it's appreciated. Cheers.

[@_WyreTheWolf]

@@CarsNToys No worries at all, rockauto has a very good cross reference library. Just look up what you have and click on the more info button for cross referenced parts.

[@oldguy2082]

Part of the problem you're having is that you are working on limited production vehicles. I own an older Ram pickup and center link on the steering was worn out (2wd), I had to use a used one to replace mine.

[@CarsNToys]

Absolutely. However, I think other manufacturers do a better job using their parts in multiple products. I once had a S2000 and finding parts for that vehicle was way easier.

[@TEXAS45ACP]

Its not tough... your just out of touch... gtfo... why would they continue to make parts that the aftermarket makes better... this is a boomer issue...

[@chrisreynolds2410]

I’ve gotta 05 V in the garage w decent upgrades 😂😂😂😂

[@autoaddiction910]

commenting to help out lol.