Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 01-23-2008, 03:26 PM

First off welcome to the board. Im not good at greeting people so Ill just lump you all in

Now down to business. I probably bring this up too often for some peoples liking, but here it comes again.

Please support the board vendors. I see so many newer people using or suggesting to use vendors that are not BOARD vendors. Does this mean these other businesses are bad? Well of course not.

Our board vendors are the people that have their names in red. These people pay a fee to 67-72chevytrucks.com so they can sell their parts here. This fee helps in the upkeep of this board that we all like to hang out on. They have all the same stuff the other guys have and more. These guys really know our trucks and freely give out advice to us not so knowledgeable folks.

Look, at least give our vendors first chance when you're shopping for parts. You help them and you help our favorite board.

No Im not a board vendor. Click the link and scroll down for a list.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php

Castiron9 · 01-23-2008, 03:48 PM

RIGHT ON.

**special-K** · 01-23-2008, 07:57 PM

We use LMC catalogs for reference (thanks for the pictures

).Then,buy from someone who knows and likes these trucks as much as we do.Those big catalog companies are better known due to their widespread catalog marketing program and other advertising.The board vendors advertise here.Kinda like our own private vendors,although we are not all their business.

CG · 01-24-2008, 06:13 AM

Ttt

see ten · 01-24-2008, 07:13 AM

I always recommend LMC for their catalogs as reference. I don't buy from them unless I can't get it anywhere else. I do try to support board vendors if at all possible.

PanelDeland · 01-24-2008, 08:01 AM

Great post CG. The only thing i can add is that most things are cheaper thru the BB vendors.

ChevLoRay · 01-24-2008, 08:04 AM

It's a good post with a timely message. I shop the websites of those who are on the board and those who aren't. Where I buy what I buy is driven entirely by the prices I find.

corn · 01-24-2008, 08:43 AM

Rep points for you! Im sure the vendors thank you as well! Thanks for posting this CG...

wibilly · 01-24-2008, 08:52 AM

amen theseguys know these trucks!many have nos and used parts as well talk to them just because you don't find it in there catalog or web site don't mean they don't have ot or help you locate what you need also become a supporting member{best $25 you can spend on your truck] this will alow you to post extra parts and wanted to buy parts on the parts board

Guy58 · 01-24-2008, 09:01 AM

I have been using this site for about 4 months and had no idea about the venders and their connection with the site. Thanks for the information, I will have a look at what is available from these venders before my next purchase.
Guy

Longhorn Man · 01-24-2008, 09:44 AM

Another thing to point out, there are good buisnesses, and bad buisnesses, this is true in all walks of life, and all lines of work. The powers that be, make sure that the vendors listed on here, are good repubatle people, and not some fly by night place that won't answer the phone when you have a problem.
Mark... very good thread. I went to give you rep points.. but I guess I've given you some recently.

CG · 01-27-2008, 10:59 AM

To the top one more time.

I get no discount from the vendors for posting this, I just think its the right thing to do for the board.

Oh and thanks for the rep points...not needed at all...but they are kinda cool. =)

Longhorn Man · 01-27-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Oh and thanks for the rep points...not needed at all...but they are kinda cool. =)

Yeah... and chicks dig it too

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-27-2008, 11:19 AM

Great post cg I always get my parts from wes at classic heartbeat....

Shyguy · 01-27-2008, 01:45 PM

I have been lucky so far because a guy has a business about 25 miles from me that deals exclusively with 67-72 Chevy/GMC parts.

I usually try him first because I can see the parts before I buy them. I like to try to support local businesses whenever possible.

If he doesn't have what I need then I am glad there are vendors on this board that are so knowledgeable and helpful.

Danny - Southeast Missouri

ETsC10 · 01-27-2008, 01:59 PM

As mentioned by someone else, I too buy for price but I also look for knowledge, attention to detail and integrity. These are commodities also and they are sooo lacking in the 'Big Box" parts dealers. The site vendors are part of our family and my loyalty they shall receive.

Thanks CG for spot-lighting our great group of vendors!

01-23-2008, 03:26 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies First off welcome to the board. Im not good at greeting people so Ill just lump you all in Now down to business. I probably bring this up too often for some peoples liking, but here it comes again. Please support the board vendors. I see so many newer people using or suggesting to use vendors that are not BOARD vendors. Does this mean these other businesses are bad? Well of course not. Our board vendors are the people that have their names in red. These people pay a fee to 67-72chevytrucks.com so they can sell their parts here. This fee helps in the upkeep of this board that we all like to hang out on. They have all the same stuff the other guys have and more. These guys really know our trucks and freely give out advice to us not so knowledgeable folks. Look, at least give our vendors first chance when you're shopping for parts. You help them and you help our favorite board. No Im not a board vendor. Click the link and scroll down for a list. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php

01-23-2008, 03:48 PM	#2
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies RIGHT ON. __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

01-23-2008, 07:57 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies We use LMC catalogs for reference (thanks for the pictures).Then,buy from someone who knows and likes these trucks as much as we do.Those big catalog companies are better known due to their widespread catalog marketing program and other advertising.The board vendors advertise here.Kinda like our own private vendors,although we are not all their business. __________________ "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; 01-23-2008 at 07:57 PM.

01-24-2008, 06:13 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies Ttt

01-24-2008, 07:13 AM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies I always recommend LMC for their catalogs as reference. I don't buy from them unless I can't get it anywhere else. I do try to support board vendors if at all possible.

01-24-2008, 08:01 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies Great post CG. The only thing i can add is that most things are cheaper thru the BB vendors. __________________ 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"

01-24-2008, 08:04 AM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies It's a good post with a timely message. I shop the websites of those who are on the board and those who aren't. Where I buy what I buy is driven entirely by the prices I find. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-24-2008, 08:43 AM	#8
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies Rep points for you! Im sure the vendors thank you as well! Thanks for posting this CG...

01-24-2008, 08:52 AM	#9
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies amen theseguys know these trucks!many have nos and used parts as well talk to them just because you don't find it in there catalog or web site don't mean they don't have ot or help you locate what you need also become a supporting member{best $25 you can spend on your truck] this will alow you to post extra parts and wanted to buy parts on the parts board __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-24-2008, 09:01 AM	#10
Guy58 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 158	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies I have been using this site for about 4 months and had no idea about the venders and their connection with the site. Thanks for the information, I will have a look at what is available from these venders before my next purchase. Guy

01-24-2008, 09:44 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies Another thing to point out, there are good buisnesses, and bad buisnesses, this is true in all walks of life, and all lines of work. The powers that be, make sure that the vendors listed on here, are good repubatle people, and not some fly by night place that won't answer the phone when you have a problem. Mark... very good thread. I went to give you rep points.. but I guess I've given you some recently.

01-27-2008, 10:59 AM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies To the top one more time. I get no discount from the vendors for posting this, I just think its the right thing to do for the board. Oh and thanks for the rep points...not needed at all...but they are kinda cool. =)

01-27-2008, 11:19 AM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies Great post cg I always get my parts from wes at classic heartbeat.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-27-2008, 01:45 PM	#15
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies I have been lucky so far because a guy has a business about 25 miles from me that deals exclusively with 67-72 Chevy/GMC parts. I usually try him first because I can see the parts before I buy them. I like to try to support local businesses whenever possible. If he doesn't have what I need then I am glad there are vendors on this board that are so knowledgeable and helpful. Danny - Southeast Missouri

01-27-2008, 01:59 PM	#16
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Shout out to the newbies and not quite newbies As mentioned by someone else, I too buy for price but I also look for knowledge, attention to detail and integrity. These are commodities also and they are sooo lacking in the 'Big Box" parts dealers. The site vendors are part of our family and my loyalty they shall receive. Thanks CG for spot-lighting our great group of vendors! __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member...



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