Kansas CIty area parts???

[bguild]

Well I am looking for some people in KC area that have parts.. I am buying a 68 chevy tonight and I am going to be looking for alot of new sheetmetal including a cab. I also would be looking for someone that might want to trade a swb fleetside bed for my short step bed.

[kyull67]

Welcome to the board!
You need to check out Manes truck parts in Odessa. He has new and used parts. www.manestruckparts.com

[bguild]

Thanks.. I actually found out LMCtrucks.com is in lenexa and classicparts.com is here as well. I am looking for some used parts that I can get that are original though so if you know of good junk yards or people that have alot of 67-72 parts that would be great.. I will defenitly check out the odessa shop.

[rambler]

Originally Posted by kyull67

Welcome to the board!
You need to check out Manes truck parts in Odessa. He has new and used parts. www.manestruckparts.com

Is he now in Odessa? when did he move from Raytown? I bought some from him as well, there are some great guys on the parts board, Teeitup (Randy) is in KS, near bonner springs, I've bought some stuff fromhim. and a few other locals sell parts...

chevy Duty is HQ in KC as well... welcome to the board, and of course

[kyull67]

Originally Posted by rambler

Is he now in Odessa? when did he move from Raytown? I bought some from him as well, there are some great guys on the parts board, Teeitup (Randy) is in KS, near bonner springs, I've bought some stuff fromhim. and a few other locals sell parts...

chevy Duty is HQ in KC as well... welcome to the board, and of course

He moved out there probably about two years ago. He has a huge shop out there by his house.

[LEEVON]

Originally Posted by kyull67

Welcome to the board!
You need to check out Manes truck parts in Odessa. He has new and used parts. www.manestruckparts.com

I second that, Ron and Candy are good people and they used to have a good selection of used parts too. Spent some good money over there through the years. Some people like LMC, but I would definitely visit Chevy Duty (classicparts) first.

Try Cragslist too, I've been having very good luck posting want to buy ads in the KC area. Found some rare stuff for my Dad's '62 Nova in one week.

[andrewt2]

Welcome From Topeka Kansas, take it from me TeeItup *Randy* is a Heck of a stand up guy and has peronsally obtained probably well over 500 dollars of my money in just a few months for parts for these trucks, he has a huge stock pile and is unbelievably fair on his prices. would be well worth the drive from KC. I think the Stepsides are a better look than the straight sides as well but its your hot rod build it to your taste! again welcome!
-Andrew

[tcb-1]

I'd go to Chevy Duty (Classic Parts) of Riverside. They are now a corporate sponser of the board.

I'm not a real big fan of LMC. They are totally renovating the showroom right now. That might mean that they are trying to turn things around???

Anyway, try Chevy Duty.

Don't forget, we have several local guys who sell good used parts here on the board.... teeitup, joesjunk, blazerman, 72ironmike to name a few. these are all quality, standup guys

and by the way, Welcome Aboard from Shawnee!

[bguild]

Thanks guys.. I pic up the truck tonight.. from the looks of things i have my work cut of for me but hey its a great price. Anyway I am looking for a project.. When I get a chance i will take some pics.. I will probably need your guys advice from time to time.. I appreciate the warm welcome.. Also classicparts is actually closer to my house so I will be going there. I am sure i will be there alot.. I have alot I will need. Know anyone that can weld in floor pans and cab corners and rockers cheap?
I just need them welded I can do the finishing work like grinding and sanding.

[Joesjunk]

Good luck with the project! Let me know if you need any used parts. If you go to Classic parts on Tues, wed, or Thurs, talk to Charlie at the counter, super nice guy!!

[72BlckButy]

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. We go camping each year at Pomme de Terre which isn't to far from you.

Just to bring a few things to your attention....

Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (North Kansas City)

2008 Midwest Board Meet

2008 Board Meet in Big Sandy, TN

[72BlckButy]

Forgot this...

ChevyDuty, Manes, and LMC are all vendors in the KC area as mentioned above, and have been pretty good to deal with. I'd recommend trying to find original metal as much as possible. Good luck with the build...

[lolife99]

Any pics of the stepside bed?

[420am]

Welcome!

[RicksTrucks]

I have a lot of used parts down here and I get up to KC fairly regularly.

[bguild]

okay guys.. got the truck and well now I have another issue.. My wife thinks its making the house smell.. I think its just the smell of an old truck but I need to keep it in the garage.. Any ideas of ways to get the old truck oil/gas smell down?
now you know why Im on here at 3:20 in the morning cause I am pissed at my wife.

[LockDoc]

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Start smoking those big ol' cigars. She won't even notice the truck smell then... Seriously though, get a bottle of that Febreeze spray and soak it and the garage down. That should help.

LockDoc

[kyull67]

Originally Posted by bguild

okay guys.. got the truck and well now I have another issue.. My wife thinks its making the house smell.. I think its just the smell of an old truck but I need to keep it in the garage.. Any ideas of ways to get the old truck oil/gas smell down?
now you know why Im on here at 3:20 in the morning cause I am pissed at my wife.

I had the same problem when I first brought my truck home. Soak the engine in degreaser and then take it to the car wash. Mine stoppped smelling as soon as I power washed the engine. If your exhaust is missing like mine was that doesn't help either. Good luck with the wife, she's probably just jealous!

[teeitup]

LMC is high priced IMO. On new parts if your wanting to stay close to home deal with Ron at Manes, or at Chevy Duty. I also have ALOT of used parts around here, I'm a little less than a hour from west KC. Thanks Randy

[420am]

I'd suggest a trip to Classic Parts (Chevy Duty) as well. If for nothing else, just to drool over the owners trucks in the showroom. There's a '85 Chevy 4x4 in there with like 89 miles on it along with a few other awesome trucks.

[eightbanger]

I can recomend Classic parts everytime they have been my parts supplier and I live in the U.K so having them on your doorstep as you do (it's a no brainer) And as teeitup says LMC are way way over priced, also remember that you have all the vendors here on the board...you won't get stuck.

[bguild]

here are some pictures. as you can see it needs some work . I am going to sell the step to go to fleetside swb so if you guys know of someone needing one mine is for sale.. I do need doors, grill, fenders and a passenger hood hinge.. Well need alot more but that is a start.

[bguild]

took the day off today and fixed the garage issue.. fabreeze and other oder elimanators and I did do the degreaser and car wash thing.. dont have tags and insurance so i was a little nervous but I guess you do have 30 days right haha.
Anyway my wife seems to be happy now. Well as much as she can be with a pile of junk in her garage.. She does not have the vision I have..someday it will be nice.

[tcb-1]

Originally Posted by bguild

here are some pictures. as you can see it needs some work . I am going to sell the step to go to fleetside swb so if you guys know of someone needing one mine is for sale.. I do need doors, grill, fenders and a passenger hood hinge.. Well need alot more but that is a start.

shame on you for getting rid of you step for a fleet....... but I am a bit biased!!!

sooooo, if your selling the bed, pm me or email me direct. since your not a site supporter and we don't want to have this thread locked, your not supposed to solicit parts for sale.

Nice truck though! Good start!

[tcb-1]

Originally Posted by eightbanger

I can recomend Classic parts everytime they have been my parts supplier and I live in the U.K so having them on your doorstep as you do (it's a no brainer) And as teeitup says LMC are way way over priced, also remember that you have all the vendors here on the board...you won't get stuck.

eightbanger,
I feel sorry for you, mate! I thought it was hard getting parts for a 68 MG MGB and a few Triumph motorcycles I've restored. But getting classic Chevrolet truck parts over there has got to be close to impossible. I have MAJOR respect for you!!!!