Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

deth_1970 · 03-24-2006, 07:07 AM

The other day I sat down, and compared the same part list between 2 diffrent companies, and ended up with a substanial diffrence,
1 catalog was LMC, the other was Truck Shop out of orange Calif,
the list I had was for a complete restore on my 72, and Truck Shop came to 5,500, and LMC was over 7,000, for the same list,
so my question is, has anyone dealt with both companies, and is there any diffrence in quality between the 2,
I dont mind paying a lil more for better quality parts, but when it amounts to 2,000 more, you have to wonder why the big difference,
I did the same comparison for parts for my 71, and it was about a 750 difference,

**special-K** · 03-24-2006, 07:31 AM

Yes,dealt with both.The Truck Shop (obviously) gives better deals.Catch them at a show and really get a deal.I got two reproduction doors for $400!The Truck Shop is Counterpart.A company that produces parts.

jay_shy · 03-24-2006, 08:05 AM

I agree with specialK. The truck shop had lower prices on their fenders at a show compared to their catalog and I got them to come down from that price.

Jason

72armyswbtruck · 03-24-2006, 09:07 AM

I need to start going to more shows

farside847 · 03-24-2006, 12:23 PM

I tried to order from truck shop, but they would not ship to my work. Told me "tough". I went elsewhere and never went back.

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2006, 04:09 PM

LMC is overpriced, and under educated. I have never gotten an order 100% correct from them.

pooz911 · 03-24-2006, 06:04 PM

I have been using Classic Industries and the Truck shop to buy my truck parts. I just ordered some parts from Paul's and wished that I would have found them earlier because their customer service was outstanding. I ordered from classic industries and truck shop last thursday. Monday I got most of my parts from classic industries and I'm still waiting for parts from the truck shop. I called them today and they said that delivery should be today.

my 2 cents.....

alf1096 · 03-24-2006, 09:51 PM

I have never looked at truck shop does anyone have a link

pooz911 · 03-24-2006, 10:21 PM

www.truckandcarshop.com

4tiresngas · 03-24-2006, 11:37 PM

I bought my whole front clip for my 69 chev from the truck shop. I went there and paid cash. They had the best price and they did not charge sales tax when I paid cash.

matthufham · 03-24-2006, 11:43 PM

don't think lmc parts are better than others, that's far from true. infact most retailers and vendors get repro parts from the same people.

Fastfun · 03-24-2006, 11:59 PM

I've never purchased from LMC but I have purchased from the Truck Shop. They do give great deals a the shows, I purchased a GM window regulator for $25.00 and a cowl hood for $350.00 and no sales tax at the Pamona swap meet.

NitroMike · 03-25-2006, 01:00 AM

Spent lots of $ with the Truck Shop. Great Prices, no problems. Ditto on buying at the shows. I catch them at Carlisle for the stuff I don't want shipped. If you order more than $250 they do usually eat the freight.

*bskylerj* · 03-25-2006, 01:22 AM

I have never purchased from the truck shop but have from LMC. I will not be buying from LMC again. The prices are higher and the service was horrible.

**Ricks1971** · 03-25-2006, 01:24 AM

I will give you guys a example tomorrow as I am going to the Pleasanton swap meet to get a few things from the truck shop who will be there. I will list the catalog price and the actual price I paid at the swap meet. If you need small things that don't take oversized shipping if you buy over $250 the shipping is FREE at the truck shop.

**pjmoreland** · 03-25-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricks1971

I will give you guys a example tomorrow as I am going to the Pleasanton swap meet to get a few things from the truck shop who will be there. I will list the catalog price and the actual price I paid at the swap meet. If you need small things that don't take oversized shipping if you buy over $250 the shipping is FREE at the truck shop.

Where in Pleasanton is the swap meet held?

Jerry Jones · 03-25-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Where in Pleasanton is the swap meet held?

It is at the fairgrounds, Take the Bernal exit east off of 680.... gonna be wet today!

Here is the Good-Guys link, within this link you can find the fairgrounds link for directions.

http://www.good-guys.com/events/even...entID=GETTOG06

Mudder · 03-25-2006, 05:32 AM

Maybe you guys need to check out some of the vendors that support this site.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...t.php?f=3&a=10

chevyboy55 · 03-25-2006, 09:20 AM

I have always had good luck with Wes at www.classicheartbeat.com.
He knows trucks & will help if you have any questions

**special-K** · 03-25-2006, 09:19 AM

Yeah,if you`re going BIG,then The Truck Shop is better than LMC.Actually,no comparison in my book.The money you save ads up and on a BIG scale,it shows.And,who cares if they come off as arrogant fill-in-the-blanks.I,m not looking for a friend at a swap meet,just parts.Although,I always try to get a phone# from a Bud Girl.
On the other hand,I prefer dealing with small businesses and appreciate the friendly personal touch.These guys can`t usually beat the BIG guy`s price(except LMC

),but you really don`t feel the difference unless you`re buying parts by the truckload.I`ve also dealt with smalltime fill-in-the-blanks and would never deal with them again,such as Wentz Truck Parts.Tommy Wentz is a drunken lyin` as_ho...I mean,fill-in-the blanks.
Anyway,now that I`m onto this sight,I would give the guys that support it first crack at my money when I`m ordering from home or at a swap meet they`re at.And,I say this after dealing with and knowing personnaly the founding fathers of the GM truck parts secondary and reproduction market.Some of them are still small,some got all huge and sold out(GSPP).To me,anyone that wasn`t in the business before the mid-80s is new.

pooz911 · 03-25-2006, 11:04 AM

When the truck shop was at pamona, their prices where 10% lower than their shop prices. However, when I went there with my long shopping list. Most of the big dollar stuff I was looking for, they didn't have there. I had to go to the shop and buy it at regular price.

Depending on the type of restoration you are doing. Classic Industries carries OER products. The truck shop is just reproduction products.

Shopping at these places is just like shopping for anything else. You will find better prices on some things but pay more for others. Thats why I shop around and find the best deals from every company.

Have you checked out GMC Paul's for parts availabilty and prices?? I ordered door seals from them last week. I wish that I looked at their stuff earlier because their customer service is great.

**Ricks1971** · 03-26-2006, 01:00 AM

Chevyboy55 the link you gave is not working. Well guys today was abit wet at Pleasanton. The Truckstop guys didn't bring much becouse of the weather. Although I got a fleetside bumper,2 (72) black arm rests,a chrome ashtray,a cigrette lighter and 2 (72) front turn signal lenses all for about $120 The will be there in June with the big truck and lots of sheet metal. Still have a great time going to these swaps with and the parts and hotrods for sale!

ol yellow 72 · 03-26-2006, 06:54 AM

ive dealt with both and i love the truck shop, cheep prices, good parts, and fast shipping, now lmc the time i deal with them had to send the part back 3 times cause they kept sending the wrong part

03-24-2006, 07:07 AM	#1
deth_1970 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Braggs, okla Posts: 161	Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs The other day I sat down, and compared the same part list between 2 diffrent companies, and ended up with a substanial diffrence, 1 catalog was LMC, the other was Truck Shop out of orange Calif, the list I had was for a complete restore on my 72, and Truck Shop came to 5,500, and LMC was over 7,000, for the same list, so my question is, has anyone dealt with both companies, and is there any diffrence in quality between the 2, I dont mind paying a lil more for better quality parts, but when it amounts to 2,000 more, you have to wonder why the big difference, I did the same comparison for parts for my 71, and it was about a 750 difference, __________________ 78 dualy crew cab wife calls "the beast" 79 silverado "yeller" 99 tahoe 02 Gmc sierra

03-24-2006, 07:31 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs Yes,dealt with both.The Truck Shop (obviously) gives better deals.Catch them at a show and really get a deal.I got two reproduction doors for $400!The Truck Shop is Counterpart.A company that produces parts. __________________ "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 ~

03-24-2006, 08:05 AM	#3
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs I agree with specialK. The truck shop had lower prices on their fenders at a show compared to their catalog and I got them to come down from that price. Jason

03-24-2006, 09:07 AM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs I need to start going to more shows __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-24-2006, 12:23 PM	#5
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs I tried to order from truck shop, but they would not ship to my work. Told me "tough". I went elsewhere and never went back. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

03-24-2006, 04:09 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs LMC is overpriced, and under educated. I have never gotten an order 100% correct from them.

03-24-2006, 06:04 PM	#7
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs I have been using Classic Industries and the Truck shop to buy my truck parts. I just ordered some parts from Paul's and wished that I would have found them earlier because their customer service was outstanding. I ordered from classic industries and truck shop last thursday. Monday I got most of my parts from classic industries and I'm still waiting for parts from the truck shop. I called them today and they said that delivery should be today. my 2 cents.....

03-24-2006, 09:51 PM	#8
alf1096 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 124	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs I have never looked at truck shop does anyone have a link __________________ 1970 Short Stepside----Process of Restoring 1983 1/2 Silverado

03-24-2006, 10:21 PM	#9
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs www.truckandcarshop.com

03-24-2006, 11:37 PM	#10
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs I bought my whole front clip for my 69 chev from the truck shop. I went there and paid cash. They had the best price and they did not charge sales tax when I paid cash. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

03-24-2006, 11:43 PM	#11
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs don't think lmc parts are better than others, that's far from true. infact most retailers and vendors get repro parts from the same people.

03-24-2006, 11:59 PM	#12
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs I've never purchased from LMC but I have purchased from the Truck Shop. They do give great deals a the shows, I purchased a GM window regulator for $25.00 and a cowl hood for $350.00 and no sales tax at the Pamona swap meet.

03-25-2006, 01:00 AM	#13
NitroMike Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 346	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs Spent lots of $ with the Truck Shop. Great Prices, no problems. Ditto on buying at the shows. I catch them at Carlisle for the stuff I don't want shipped. If you order more than $250 they do usually eat the freight. __________________ The older I get, the faster I was!!

03-25-2006, 01:22 AM	#14
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs I have never purchased from the truck shop but have from LMC. I will not be buying from LMC again. The prices are higher and the service was horrible.

03-25-2006, 01:24 AM	#15
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,786	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs I will give you guys a example tomorrow as I am going to the Pleasanton swap meet to get a few things from the truck shop who will be there. I will list the catalog price and the actual price I paid at the swap meet. If you need small things that don't take oversized shipping if you buy over $250 the shipping is FREE at the truck shop.



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03-25-2006, 05:32 AM	#18
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs Maybe you guys need to check out some of the vendors that support this site. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...t.php?f=3&a=10 Last edited by Mudder; 03-25-2006 at 05:34 AM.

03-25-2006, 09:20 AM	#19
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs I have always had good luck with Wes at www.classicheartbeat.com. He knows trucks & will help if you have any questions

03-25-2006, 09:19 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs Yeah,if you`re going BIG,then The Truck Shop is better than LMC.Actually,no comparison in my book.The money you save ads up and on a BIG scale,it shows.And,who cares if they come off as arrogant fill-in-the-blanks.I,m not looking for a friend at a swap meet,just parts.Although,I always try to get a phone# from a Bud Girl. On the other hand,I prefer dealing with small businesses and appreciate the friendly personal touch.These guys can`t usually beat the BIG guy`s price(except LMC),but you really don`t feel the difference unless you`re buying parts by the truckload.I`ve also dealt with smalltime fill-in-the-blanks and would never deal with them again,such as Wentz Truck Parts.Tommy Wentz is a drunken lyin` as_ho...I mean,fill-in-the blanks. Anyway,now that I`m onto this sight,I would give the guys that support it first crack at my money when I`m ordering from home or at a swap meet they`re at.And,I say this after dealing with and knowing personnaly the founding fathers of the GM truck parts secondary and reproduction market.Some of them are still small,some got all huge and sold out(GSPP).To me,anyone that wasn`t in the business before the mid-80s is new. __________________ "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 ~

03-25-2006, 11:04 AM	#21
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs When the truck shop was at pamona, their prices where 10% lower than their shop prices. However, when I went there with my long shopping list. Most of the big dollar stuff I was looking for, they didn't have there. I had to go to the shop and buy it at regular price. Depending on the type of restoration you are doing. Classic Industries carries OER products. The truck shop is just reproduction products. Shopping at these places is just like shopping for anything else. You will find better prices on some things but pay more for others. Thats why I shop around and find the best deals from every company. Have you checked out GMC Paul's for parts availabilty and prices?? I ordered door seals from them last week. I wish that I looked at their stuff earlier because their customer service is great.

03-26-2006, 01:00 AM	#22
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,786	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs Chevyboy55 the link you gave is not working. Well guys today was abit wet at Pleasanton. The Truckstop guys didn't bring much becouse of the weather. Although I got a fleetside bumper,2 (72) black arm rests,a chrome ashtray,a cigrette lighter and 2 (72) front turn signal lenses all for about $120 The will be there in June with the big truck and lots of sheet metal. Still have a great time going to these swaps with and the parts and hotrods for sale!

03-26-2006, 06:54 AM	#23
ol yellow 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: kentucky Posts: 211	Re: Price differences between 2 diffrent catalogs ive dealt with both and i love the truck shop, cheep prices, good parts, and fast shipping, now lmc the time i deal with them had to send the part back 3 times cause they kept sending the wrong part

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