J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**WorkinLonghorn** · 03-15-2007, 10:07 PM

I've never ordered any so I don't know the quality but I notice that J.C.Whitney now carries repair panels,doors,fenders and other parts that I don't remember seeing before.Tailgate: $162.99. Fender:$155.99. The repair panel I need-upper fleetside wheel well:$20.99.
>>Anybody have experience with them?

pat · 03-15-2007, 10:35 PM

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Really, I dunno about the quality of the repair metal, but I think the general consensus is JC is crap.

Probly buy from a vendor instead..

ToddSS · 03-16-2007, 08:46 AM

JC Whitney is the Tequila of auto parts stores.

Every time you order from them and get the parts is like every morning after a good Tequila bender and you wonder why in the hell didn't you learn your lesson the previous time.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 03-16-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

JC Whitney is the Tequila of auto parts stores.

Every time you order from them and get the parts is like every morning after a good Tequila bender and you wonder why in the hell didn't you learn your lesson the previous time.

That's what I figured. I'm still a sucker for real cheap parts,and cheap tequila too.When will I learn....

Joe67 · 03-16-2007, 09:22 AM

I'm sure they sell the very same panels as everybody else does. It comes down to price and customer service IMO

EZ4U2C · 03-16-2007, 09:29 AM

Remeber that old saying............."Ya get what you paid for" JC is not real good stuff..... Junky Crap

**special-K** · 03-16-2007, 09:40 AM

You`ll drown in their catalogs.JC stands for what they know,Jack Chit!

weasel29gm · 03-16-2007, 01:15 PM

Yea, buy from a board vendor or swap meet.

sleepyboy · 03-16-2007, 02:10 PM

I agree. NO

70GMCer · 03-16-2007, 05:44 PM

JC does sell a lot of brand name parts. Some are what Summit sells. Back in the day, I would agree about JC being nothing but junk, but they've been trying to change their image. Just my 2c's

PanelDeland · 03-16-2007, 06:32 PM

You can probably get it as cheap at a swap meet or a local vendor.Even if it costs a couple dollars more you save shipping.

RED72blazer · 03-16-2007, 07:47 PM

I've ordered a lot of stuff from JC. How about a set of kevlar shoes for a 68 Valient? They do carry alot of name brand stuff and they have great air horns, you just have to be picky about what you get from them.

cdowns · 03-16-2007, 08:10 PM

me too i've ordered many tons of stuff from jcwhitney going back to the earl 60's when they used to have NOS flathead stuff. you really just have to be aware of what you're getting and nowadays thier customer relations are up there with the best of them with a no excuse return policy. they beat summit and speedway motors on many types of things and if you use thier cuopons correctly theres even bigger savings. they're a great source for important but little used tools with far better quality then the harbor frieght stuff people are loading up on other things like shrink tube in bulk and heat shrink epoxy filled electric connectors// but to get the best and the most out of that company it requires sitting down and reading and understanding the book

chuck1960 · 03-16-2007, 08:01 PM

I bought a replacment rubber mat for a 70 gmc , alsoa mat & dash pad cover for a 81 toyota 4wd that fit nice. A few years earlier I purchased a carpet set for a roadrunner that did'nt fit at all. I consider them hit or miss. I would probably give them another shot depending on what I needed. good luck

Draggn66 · 03-16-2007, 09:15 PM

I've bought a lot from them back in the 70's n 80's. For me it was kinda hit and miss. I agree you do have to read and understand their catalog before buying. Lot's of name brand parts at good prices. They did have a lot of crap also. Lots of gimmicks too. Remember the "fake" cell phone to put in your car? How 'bout the mystery pills to put into your cylinders to stop the oil burning?

chevyboy55 · 03-16-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

I've never ordered any so I don't know the quality but I notice that J.C.Whitney now carries repair panels,doors,fenders and other parts that I don't remember seeing before.Tailgate: $162.99. Fender:$155.99. The repair panel I need-upper fleetside wheel well:$20.99.
>>Anybody have experience with them?

There is only a couple of companies that make sheet metal, correct?

Joe67 · 03-17-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyboy55

There is only a couple of companies that make sheet metal, correct?

Correct, I posted that above

Same parts, different price and company shipping it to you

Zeke · 03-17-2007, 06:53 AM

Years ago I bought the headlight wipers that are operated by the wind, tried to get my little brother to hold on to the hood so I could find out what speed they came on

, do they still sell those? Also bought a king pin kit for my 1950 Chrysler which were good quality.
Agree got to know what you are looking at, what you want and how to use the coupons.

**special-K** · 03-17-2007, 07:27 AM

I used to buy stuff waaay back when.I came up with a "If it wasn`t available elsewhere or if it had a Brand name" policy.I bought Holley carbs for cheaper,etc.They don`t have any of that old stock stuff anymoreand all the stuff they have is the s.o.s. you can get anywhere.Like all the high volume catalog merchants.They used to be about the only place to buy patch panels before the market grew on restoration.Probably Raybuck pieces,or they had their own made.

03-15-2007, 10:07 PM	#1
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 I've never ordered any so I don't know the quality but I notice that J.C.Whitney now carries repair panels,doors,fenders and other parts that I don't remember seeing before.Tailgate: $162.99. Fender:$155.99. The repair panel I need-upper fleetside wheel well:$20.99. >>Anybody have experience with them? __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

03-15-2007, 10:35 PM	#2
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Really, I dunno about the quality of the repair metal, but I think the general consensus is JC is crap. Probly buy from a vendor instead.. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Last edited by pat; 03-15-2007 at 10:36 PM.

03-16-2007, 08:46 AM	#3
ToddSS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 28	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 JC Whitney is the Tequila of auto parts stores. Every time you order from them and get the parts is like every morning after a good Tequila bender and you wonder why in the hell didn't you learn your lesson the previous time.

03-16-2007, 09:22 AM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 I'm sure they sell the very same panels as everybody else does. It comes down to price and customer service IMO __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-16-2007, 09:29 AM	#6
EZ4U2C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 Remeber that old saying............."Ya get what you paid for" JC is not real good stuff..... Junky Crap __________________ God loved me so much he gave me John 3:16 Buy American and bring our jobs back home. Trust what you believe in and believe in what you trust. Don't blame the gun, Blame the person who made you use it! _____________________________________________ 1970 swb 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2004 Dodge 4x4

03-16-2007, 09:40 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 You`ll drown in their catalogs.JC stands for what they know,Jack Chit! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-16-2007 at 09:43 AM.

03-16-2007, 01:15 PM	#8
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 Yea, buy from a board vendor or swap meet. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-16-2007, 02:10 PM	#9
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 I agree. NO

03-16-2007, 05:44 PM	#10
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 JC does sell a lot of brand name parts. Some are what Summit sells. Back in the day, I would agree about JC being nothing but junk, but they've been trying to change their image. Just my 2c's __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

03-16-2007, 06:32 PM	#11
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 You can probably get it as cheap at a swap meet or a local vendor.Even if it costs a couple dollars more you save shipping. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-16-2007, 07:47 PM	#12
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 I've ordered a lot of stuff from JC. How about a set of kevlar shoes for a 68 Valient? They do carry alot of name brand stuff and they have great air horns, you just have to be picky about what you get from them. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

03-16-2007, 08:10 PM	#13
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 me too i've ordered many tons of stuff from jcwhitney going back to the earl 60's when they used to have NOS flathead stuff. you really just have to be aware of what you're getting and nowadays thier customer relations are up there with the best of them with a no excuse return policy. they beat summit and speedway motors on many types of things and if you use thier cuopons correctly theres even bigger savings. they're a great source for important but little used tools with far better quality then the harbor frieght stuff people are loading up on other things like shrink tube in bulk and heat shrink epoxy filled electric connectors// but to get the best and the most out of that company it requires sitting down and reading and understanding the book __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-16-2007, 08:01 PM	#14
chuck1960 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cleveland, tn. Posts: 71	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 I bought a replacment rubber mat for a 70 gmc , alsoa mat & dash pad cover for a 81 toyota 4wd that fit nice. A few years earlier I purchased a carpet set for a roadrunner that did'nt fit at all. I consider them hit or miss. I would probably give them another shot depending on what I needed. good luck

03-16-2007, 09:15 PM	#15
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 I've bought a lot from them back in the 70's n 80's. For me it was kinda hit and miss. I agree you do have to read and understand their catalog before buying. Lot's of name brand parts at good prices. They did have a lot of crap also. Lots of gimmicks too. Remember the "fake" cell phone to put in your car? How 'bout the mystery pills to put into your cylinders to stop the oil burning? __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG Last edited by Draggn66; 03-16-2007 at 09:17 PM. Reason: spelin

03-17-2007, 06:53 AM	#18
Zeke Active Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: L.A. Lower Alabama Posts: 453	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 Years ago I bought the headlight wipers that are operated by the wind, tried to get my little brother to hold on to the hood so I could find out what speed they came on , do they still sell those? Also bought a king pin kit for my 1950 Chrysler which were good quality. Agree got to know what you are looking at, what you want and how to use the coupons. __________________ 1969 C10 350 3spd 1995 GMC 3500 XC 350 dually When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent. George Carlin



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03-17-2007, 07:27 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: J.C.Whitney parts for 67-72 I used to buy stuff waaay back when.I came up with a "If it wasn`t available elsewhere or if it had a Brand name" policy.I bought Holley carbs for cheaper,etc.They don`t have any of that old stock stuff anymoreand all the stuff they have is the s.o.s. you can get anywhere.Like all the high volume catalog merchants.They used to be about the only place to buy patch panels before the market grew on restoration.Probably Raybuck pieces,or they had their own made. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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