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68GMCCustom · 06-18-2009, 10:37 PM

Is there anyone in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area that carries cowl induction hoods for our trucks ('68 to be specific) where a guy could swing by and pick it up? Instead of having to have it shipped and wait, plus the added costs?

There was a guy on CL that said he had a warehouse of parts, but I can't find him now.

lilred67 · 06-18-2009, 10:54 PM

there is a swapmeet in ft.worth @ la grave field next weekend. several vendors will be there selling them...;i.e. kenny's or outback truck parts..
http://www.kennystrucks.com/Parts.asp

68GMCCustom · 06-19-2009, 04:52 PM

OK, thanks. I guess if this swap meet is the closest, best way for me to get a cowl hood w/o having to have it shipped...I'm there! Who knows...I might find something else I need.

dfwright · 06-19-2009, 05:56 PM

American Classic Truck parts is listed in the vendors links directory on this website. I don't know anything about them, but they are located in Aubrey, TX, which is a little northeast of Denton.

http://www.americanclassic.com/

mbgmike · 06-19-2009, 06:05 PM

American Classic Truck

They sell TriPlus parts. We use to buy from them when I lived in Decatur Texas before we sold parts. Never had any issues with them at all

Tx Firefighter · 06-19-2009, 07:32 PM

I always call Kenny and order my junk and he has it set aside for me at the swap meet. He's actually going to have a truck bed load of sheetmetal waiting for me at the swap. It would cost a lot more if I had to pay for delivery on sheetmetal.

mbgmike · 06-19-2009, 09:23 PM

Kennys trucks

*72lb4x4* · 06-19-2009, 09:32 PM

There's a Camaro parts guy in Murphy that a Goodmark distributor. You can find him on their website.

On 35 North of Denton there's a place that sells sheetmetal. Check CL and search for Denton or quarter panel.

I think on Division in Arlington there's a classic car dealer that also sells parts. South side, just west of the new stadium a bit.

I can't vouch for any of them or say that they stock the hood...

**Tim Christian** · 06-19-2009, 10:50 PM

I would call Kenny and tell him to bring you one. Tell him a fat boy in overhauls from Tennessee said so! LOL!

SCOTI · 06-19-2009, 11:00 PM

The AmericanClassic place doesn't have a store-front. When I inquired about picking some stuff up (I have a co-worker who lives in Aubrey that drove a truck to work everyday), they said no.... everything is shipped. I figiured they were likely drop shipping from other distributors & just didn't want to advertise about it. Not bad, but not good either.

I've dealt w/Kenny's on more than one occasion. Definitely a good experience. Call them in advance & make arrangements for picking it up @ a specific swap meet (makes it easier on you & they can carry more than x amount of something if they already have commitments on the parts).

ratrod67 · 06-19-2009, 11:15 PM

Kenny's trucks hands down. I've bought parts for my last 3 trucks from him. I alway's pick them up at the LaGrave swap.

mbgmike · 06-20-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

The AmericanClassic place doesn't have a store-front. When I inquired about picking some stuff up (I have a co-worker who lives in Aubrey that drove a truck to work everyday), they said no.... everything is shipped. I figiured they were likely drop shipping from other distributors & just didn't want to advertise about it. Not bad, but not good either.

I purchased used parts from them on numerous occasions. They do drop ship like most all companies do.

Eddie H. · 06-20-2009, 10:12 AM

I have to agree with the others, Kennys is the best I've ever dealt with.

dfwright · 06-20-2009, 01:44 PM

How does one find out when and where these meets are being held. Dallas is a long drive, but I might be willing to go just to meet people and save on shipping costs.

mbgmike · 06-20-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfwright

How does one find out when and where these meets are being held. Dallas is a long drive, but I might be willing to go just to meet people and save on shipping costs.

There are many site to find meets. Here is one
http://oldcarlot.com/

TonyJohnson · 06-20-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfwright

How does one find out when and where these meets are being held. Dallas is a long drive, but I might be willing to go just to meet people and save on shipping costs.

Don't forget to call them and tell them what you want. That way they'll be sure to have it there. .

TonyJohnson · 06-20-2009, 08:00 PM

I guarantee there is a supplier in Dallas, but they will likely carry the cheaper pressings and will probably only have the front fenders, inner fenders, tailgates and some patches like the simple rockers, cab corners, bumpers, etc. I know we have one here in Denver called Certifit. They only sell wholesale but are really cheap. Fender for $76.50, rocker $16.95, tailgate $103...

I haven't tried them, but I'm tempted to try a fender and if it's not great, I'll just use it for patches or practice my welding. lol.

mbgmike · 06-21-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyJohnson

I guarantee there is a supplier in Dallas, but they will likely carry the cheaper pressings and will probably only have the front fenders, inner fenders, tailgates and some patches like the simple rockers, cab corners, bumpers, etc. I know we have one here in Denver called Certifit. They only sell wholesale but are really cheap. Fender for $76.50, rocker $16.95, tailgate $103...

I haven't tried them, but I'm tempted to try a fender and if it's not great, I'll just use it for patches or practice my welding. lol.

we tell people all the time to buy the inner fenders from Sortafit. We use them to save customers money if on a budget. If you can get them local thats great cause they ship the stupid things truck freight. I know a customer who has a extremely high $$ C10 that has them on it and he had no complaints. their really good if you are cutting them up to fit a custom suspension. Some of their parts are real low quality even though they claim its all from the same Mfg. but thats not true.

mbgmike · 06-21-2009, 12:53 PM

Action Crash Parts
They sell TriPlus

4545 Leston Road

Dallas, TX 75247

P: 214-688-7441

F: 214-630-1076

68GMCCustom · 06-21-2009, 01:23 PM

Cool, thanks! I'll give them a try on Monday and if they can't help me...I guess I'll order one to pick up at the swap meet in Ft. Worth.

Tx Firefighter · 06-21-2009, 01:52 PM

If you order from Kenny, be sure and call him Monday or Tuesday. He will be leaving Tulsa mid week to head down here for the swap.

68GMCCustom · 06-23-2009, 02:24 PM

Well...Action Crash Parts said $600 for one. So...I called Kenny's...he's fallen and gotten hurt...and won't be making the swap meet.

Tx Firefighter · 06-23-2009, 04:21 PM

Yep, Kenny's wife called me this morning. Seems the old fella broke his right ankle, so she wanted to give heads up that my order was not going to be there.

06-18-2009, 10:37 PM	#1
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	DFW sheet metal suppliers Is there anyone in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area that carries cowl induction hoods for our trucks ('68 to be specific) where a guy could swing by and pick it up? Instead of having to have it shipped and wait, plus the added costs? There was a guy on CL that said he had a warehouse of parts, but I can't find him now. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-18-2009, 10:54 PM	#2
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers there is a swapmeet in ft.worth @ la grave field next weekend. several vendors will be there selling them...;i.e. kenny's or outback truck parts.. http://www.kennystrucks.com/Parts.asp

06-19-2009, 04:52 PM	#3
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers OK, thanks. I guess if this swap meet is the closest, best way for me to get a cowl hood w/o having to have it shipped...I'm there! Who knows...I might find something else I need. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-19-2009, 05:56 PM	#4
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers American Classic Truck parts is listed in the vendors links directory on this website. I don't know anything about them, but they are located in Aubrey, TX, which is a little northeast of Denton. http://www.americanclassic.com/ __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017 Last edited by dfwright; 06-19-2009 at 05:57 PM.

06-19-2009, 06:05 PM	#5
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers American Classic Truck They sell TriPlus parts. We use to buy from them when I lived in Decatur Texas before we sold parts. Never had any issues with them at all Last edited by mbgmike; 06-19-2009 at 06:05 PM.

06-19-2009, 07:32 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers I always call Kenny and order my junk and he has it set aside for me at the swap meet. He's actually going to have a truck bed load of sheetmetal waiting for me at the swap. It would cost a lot more if I had to pay for delivery on sheetmetal. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

06-19-2009, 09:23 PM	#7
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers Kennys trucks

06-19-2009, 09:32 PM	#8
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers There's a Camaro parts guy in Murphy that a Goodmark distributor. You can find him on their website. On 35 North of Denton there's a place that sells sheetmetal. Check CL and search for Denton or quarter panel. I think on Division in Arlington there's a classic car dealer that also sells parts. South side, just west of the new stadium a bit. I can't vouch for any of them or say that they stock the hood...

06-19-2009, 10:50 PM	#9
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers I would call Kenny and tell him to bring you one. Tell him a fat boy in overhauls from Tennessee said so! LOL!

06-19-2009, 11:00 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers The AmericanClassic place doesn't have a store-front. When I inquired about picking some stuff up (I have a co-worker who lives in Aubrey that drove a truck to work everyday), they said no.... everything is shipped. I figiured they were likely drop shipping from other distributors & just didn't want to advertise about it. Not bad, but not good either. I've dealt w/Kenny's on more than one occasion. Definitely a good experience. Call them in advance & make arrangements for picking it up @ a specific swap meet (makes it easier on you & they can carry more than x amount of something if they already have commitments on the parts). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-19-2009, 11:15 PM	#11
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers Kenny's trucks hands down. I've bought parts for my last 3 trucks from him. I alway's pick them up at the LaGrave swap.

06-20-2009, 10:12 AM	#13
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers I have to agree with the others, Kennys is the best I've ever dealt with. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

06-20-2009, 01:44 PM	#14
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers How does one find out when and where these meets are being held. Dallas is a long drive, but I might be willing to go just to meet people and save on shipping costs. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

06-20-2009, 08:00 PM	#17
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers I guarantee there is a supplier in Dallas, but they will likely carry the cheaper pressings and will probably only have the front fenders, inner fenders, tailgates and some patches like the simple rockers, cab corners, bumpers, etc. I know we have one here in Denver called Certifit. They only sell wholesale but are really cheap. Fender for $76.50, rocker $16.95, tailgate $103... I haven't tried them, but I'm tempted to try a fender and if it's not great, I'll just use it for patches or practice my welding. lol. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

06-21-2009, 12:53 PM	#19
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers Action Crash Parts They sell TriPlus 4545 Leston Road Dallas, TX 75247 P: 214-688-7441 F: 214-630-1076



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06-21-2009, 01:23 PM	#20
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers Cool, thanks! I'll give them a try on Monday and if they can't help me...I guess I'll order one to pick up at the swap meet in Ft. Worth. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-21-2009, 01:52 PM	#21
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers If you order from Kenny, be sure and call him Monday or Tuesday. He will be leaving Tulsa mid week to head down here for the swap. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

06-23-2009, 02:24 PM	#22
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers Well...Action Crash Parts said $600 for one. So...I called Kenny's...he's fallen and gotten hurt...and won't be making the swap meet. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-23-2009, 04:21 PM	#23
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: DFW sheet metal suppliers Yep, Kenny's wife called me this morning. Seems the old fella broke his right ankle, so she wanted to give heads up that my order was not going to be there. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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