So i went to my local parts store last night.Needed a few things.Went to inquire about a water pump and thermostat for the car as it has been sitting and was just started now and then over the years. Sounds like my water pump (which was new when i parked the car) needs replacing again.Plus i just wanted to replace some things for piece of mind.Anyways, i really realized then and there that our cars are getting pretty old. Seems like yesterday that i could go in most parts places and pick things up off the shelf or they were out back and go home with a part,some things were special order items and that was back 7-15 years ago,but i got what i needed. Now i see on the store computer it is coming up obsolete! Can't get me a water pump or thermostat because of this. Now before you guys pipe up and tell me i can get them from here or there,i know they are out there.What i am curious about is are there any truly hard to find parts out there or any speculation of parts that are becoming increasingly harder to find and what may they be? I am talking more about maintenance,mechanical parts or parts to keep the car mobile,not body,trim,interiors,etc... Funny thing is i go to three different parts houses and try to get HEI wires for the car and they have to special order those but they have the original points style wires in stock,all three of them! O.k. gotta go find me a water pump and themostat now!

David.