Re: Metrification of the USA

[David R Johnson <QA2282@domain.elided>]

In AD#1383 Bob Brady wrote:

> One final note: I think the lowest point in automotive hardware was in
> the 80's when you could routinely find both metric and English sizes on
>  a US made vehicle.

You probably still can.  This is certainly the case in my 94 Camaro Z28.  This
is what comes of having a motor derived from a 50's design (SBC - small block
Chevy) in a modern vehicle.  You have to be extra careful to find the tool that
fits perfectly to avoid destroying bolt heads, etc.

> ps.  I'm still annoyed by the fact that metric hardware is more
> expensive and harder to find for our cars even though it seems to have
> become the norm on domestic vehicles...

Tell me about it...  It also annoys me that the only car I need English size
tools on is the Chevy.  My other cars are all metric (VW and Alfa).  Almost
doubles my socket set outlay :(.

Dave J.
1982 GTV-6

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