"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
06/21/2018 at 15:07 • Filed to: partslopnik
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"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
06/21/2018 at 15:07 • Filed to: partslopnik | 0
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...t hat something just doesn’t quite add up?
Guy calls me from a Utah area code, no caller ID other than “Salt Lake City”, asking for a “behind the axle” fuel tank and already had a VIN ready (NO ONE has their VIN ready when calling , unless they’ve been playing the system ).
THIS VIN.
From THIS TRUCK.
Obviously there’s something fishy going on, which is why I googled the VIN after telling him the price of the tank and getting the response “Oh, that’s not bad, I could pay that... (long pause) I will call you back, can I have the part number please?” and found this auction listing.
Again. Felt fishy.
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
Now is this someone that bought the truck and is restoring it, or salvaging it for parts? Why does he need JUST the auxiliary fuel tank?
benjrblant
> Takuro Spirit
06/21/2018 at 15:20 |
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Maybe needs a fuel tank to help burn the back half?
Azrek
> benjrblant
06/21/2018 at 15:30 |
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Have a star
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Takuro Spirit
> benjrblant
06/21/2018 at 15:40 |
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Pictured: The Caller
E90M3
> Takuro Spirit
06/21/2018 at 15:58 |
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(NO ONE has their VIN ready when calling, unless they’ve been playing the system)
Don’t act like I haven’t memorized the last 7 digits of both my VINs.
functionoverfashion
> E90M3
06/21/2018 at 16:26 |
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I know two of our four off the top of my head
Ilike_cougars
> Takuro Spirit
06/21/2018 at 16:51 |
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Sounds like he was checking to see what he should sell parts of the truck for..
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benjrblant
> Takuro Spirit
06/21/2018 at 16:52 |
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FWIW, I only call the parts counter with part numbers. Our conversations usually go:
“Hi”
“Hi, I’d like 3x of 11111-11111 and 5x of 22222-22222.”
“Ok, see you on Thursday.”
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E90M3
> functionoverfashion
06/21/2018 at 16:57 |
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It makes it really easy when you need to order something for the cars.
I was at the BMW dealer getting a recall done on my M3, and I asked about the 3 as well. The service rep asked me if I knew my VIN. I was like yeah.
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Takuro Spirit
> Ilike_cougars
06/21/2018 at 17:03 |
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That... that might actually be it. But why call ME from UTAH? Silly people...
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Takuro Spirit
> benjrblant
06/21/2018 at 17:05 |
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I wish they were all that easy. I just had to argue with a guy that the ONLY BATTERY SHOWN for his Grand Cherokee was the right one no matter what the internet says.
gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
> Takuro Spirit
06/21/2018 at 21:31 |
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I have a cell phone area code from 1000 miles away from where I live too.
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functionoverfashion
> E90M3
06/22/2018 at 09:11 |
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Oh, it’s invaluable. Having worked at a parts counter for a Honda outboard dealer, I know the value of your serial number. Someone would ask for a fuel filter (very common of course) for a Honda 25 and I’d say “what’s your serial number?” They would always be shocked, but you know what part they changed the design of, like 5 times, in the 20+ year run of engines that look mostly the same? You guessed it.