What Makes Your Vendor or Supplier of Truck Parts Special?

[70cst]

As I am close to having the Circuit Rider completed and I look at all the parts purchased and the expense in purchasing these parts to bring the “Circuit Rider” back to her former glory… I reflected as to why I bought 90% of my parts from WES at Classic Heartbeat. The remainder of parts purchased was split between Christians Classics (Tim) and GMCPauls (Paul). I have met Tim and Paul and they are both class acts while I have never met WES in person.
So why have I purchased my parts from the other side of the country verses some place a lot closer. Let the story begin...
I joined this site in 2001 as I was interested in the mid fifties Chevy trucks. But eventually I found myself spending time on the 67-72 message forum getting educated on these trucks and as it worked out I purchased a 1970CST mid summer of that year.
About six months after I became a member of this site my youngest son was killed in an auto accident which shook my world. It was through faith and friends that I came out a stronger person. But this site was amazing as I posted my tragedy and the out flowing of kind words given can never be given sufficient thanks.
But something happened at the viewing that I will never forget…As I went early and was looking at where all the flowers came from a pleasant surprise met my eyes…WES sent flowers on behalf of the 67-72 Truck Site, which really touched my heart. Neither WES or very few of those on this site knew much about me except that I was a family member of this internet site community. Our internet connection had just passed beyond the internet lines that day to become personal as you all said…we’re sorry.
I made a vow that day that if ever I would fix up my 70cst…WES was going to get my business regardless of the cost because I value friendship. Sometimes we forget that our Vendors are people like us and they have families that also require their time. You have heard my story so now it’s your turn to share what has made your Vendor or Supplier special. I think WES symbolizes many if not most of our Vendors/Suppliers who will go the extra mile to help us out. I know at times we dump on them but it’s good to hear the good things you have experienced with you suppliers. I am not sure if this is the correct forum for this post but it’s just something I wanted to write…Ok it s your turn to share.