Which Vender is better ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

remist17 · 09-27-2010, 02:46 PM

I am looking to buy wood bed kit for my 87 stepsidefrom one of the catalogue companies. Including wood, hardware, strips and I am also getting the bumper from whomever. I am comparing Brothers and ClassicParts.

Classic has Brothers beet by 40 dollars so I am going to go with the best customer sevice and products. Can anyone tell me their experience with either company.

FYI... LMC is 100 higher than Classic.

Thanks for the support.

tucsonjwt · 09-27-2010, 03:05 PM

I never tried Brothers due to high prices, but Classic has been a good source for me and, as you note, LMC is usually the highest price.
I always just google, Ebay, Amazon. Rock Auto, when I need something, as well as check LMC and Classic. People posting here have not been pleased with aftermarket bumpers, so beware.

*nbpro* · 09-27-2010, 07:58 PM

Vender>>>>http://www.mar-k.com/
did this with a simple search using one hand.lol
As far as the bumper, I'd check my local Craigslist. Put an ad in. Got a real nice bumper for $30.

remist17 · 09-28-2010, 02:52 PM

Hmmm thanks for the info. I am not looking forward to the order. I have been looking for the bumper for a while but nothing that is in good shape.
any other suggestions?

*nbpro* · 09-28-2010, 03:17 PM

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joe231 · 09-28-2010, 03:18 PM

I have had very good luck with Classic Parts, great customer service and fast shipping!
Mar-K specializes in bed parts, and have nice quality stuff, not sure on the price. They are also local to me, so if we don't cut our own wood we will most likely use them.
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remist17 · 09-29-2010, 12:05 PM

Brothers has a rear bumper I need on sale for about 20 bucks less than Classic. What do you think of the quality of the two companies. Are they all the cheap foreign metal? Is it worth to go with Brothers to save $20?

remist17 · 10-01-2010, 04:00 PM

MAR-K seems to be a great company for bed material. I called them and all the products are made there. So I will be using them for the bed stuff I need. I will need to order the bumper from someone else and settle for cheap metal I guess.

68GMCCustom · 10-01-2010, 05:19 PM

nobody mentioned Horkey's?

http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 10-01-2010, 11:36 PM

I manufacture Brothers wood strips and bolt kits. Just an FYI. Jay

joe231 · 10-02-2010, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

I manufacture Brothers wood strips and bolt kits. Just an FYI. Jay

By your self?

slugish · 10-02-2010, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remist17

MAR-K seems to be a great company for bed material. I called them and all the products are made there. So I will be using them for the bed stuff I need. I will need to order the bumper from someone else and settle for cheap metal I guess.

I assume you are speaking of a rear sport bumper. Ihave one (which Ijust recently took off & replaced with one from Richmond bumper in Richmond Va. )
the one Itook off is from classic industries. I will try & post you a pic when it was on my 84. The one from classic industries Inever liked. Looked like it sagged down too much on the end wrap arounds. The one that I got in Richmond is a 73-80 sport bumper ,which fits 81-87's fine. & it is much cleaner looking witout the fat wrap arounds. They said it was oem replacement made in the US?. wAS 170.00

slugish · 10-02-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slugish

I assume you are speaking of a rear sport bumper. Ihave one (which Ijust recently took off & replaced with one from Richmond bumper in Richmond Va. )
the one Itook off is from classic industries. I will try & post you a pic when it was on my 84. The one from classic industries Inever liked. Looked like it sagged down too much on the end wrap arounds. The one that I got in Richmond is a 73-80 sport bumper ,which fits 81-87's fine. & it is much cleaner looking witout the fat wrap arounds. They said it was oem replacement made in the US?. wAS 170.00

Iwill post a pic of the one that is on there now soon so you can see the difference.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 10-02-2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

By your self?

At our company. Jay

3r!c84 · 10-02-2010, 12:14 AM

slugish it looks like your bumper is bent down? or is it just the angle of the pic

joe231 · 10-02-2010, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

At our company. Jay

cool
what company?

Rodms · 10-02-2010, 12:20 AM

Take your time and make your own,then you can always say!!!!

slugish · 10-02-2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

slugish it looks like your bumper is bent down? or is it just the angle of the pic

Thats what Im talking about . This one is from classic industries.

the one that is in this pic. is a 73-80 that Itold you about in other post.
Also I moved in toward the body approx 2 in.

menace121978 · 10-02-2010, 08:14 PM

nice and clean

i like that look a lot better slugish

*Stitch* · 10-02-2010, 09:07 PM

definitely looks alot better slugish

remist17 · 10-05-2010, 04:25 PM

I ended up purchasing the bumper, liscense plate holder and bolting from Brother's. They had the bumper on sale but.....they are back ordered.....I am kinda wishing I saw the richmond bumper post earlier...

09-27-2010, 02:46 PM	#1
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Which Vender is better ?? I am looking to buy wood bed kit for my 87 stepsidefrom one of the catalogue companies. Including wood, hardware, strips and I am also getting the bumper from whomever. I am comparing Brothers and ClassicParts. Classic has Brothers beet by 40 dollars so I am going to go with the best customer sevice and products. Can anyone tell me their experience with either company. FYI... LMC is 100 higher than Classic. Thanks for the support. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops. Last edited by old Rusty C10; 09-27-2010 at 08:46 PM.

09-27-2010, 03:05 PM	#2
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Which Vender is better ?? I never tried Brothers due to high prices, but Classic has been a good source for me and, as you note, LMC is usually the highest price. I always just google, Ebay, Amazon. Rock Auto, when I need something, as well as check LMC and Classic. People posting here have not been pleased with aftermarket bumpers, so beware. Last edited by old Rusty C10; 09-27-2010 at 08:44 PM.

09-27-2010, 07:58 PM	#3
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Which Vender is better ?? Vender>>>>http://www.mar-k.com/ did this with a simple search using one hand.lol As far as the bumper, I'd check my local Craigslist. Put an ad in. Got a real nice bumper for $30. Last edited by nbpro; 09-27-2010 at 08:07 PM.

09-28-2010, 02:52 PM	#4
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Which Vender is better ?? Hmmm thanks for the info. I am not looking forward to the order. I have been looking for the bumper for a while but nothing that is in good shape. any other suggestions? __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

09-28-2010, 03:17 PM	#5
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Which Vender is better ?? Subscribing and post a wtb ad on this site

09-28-2010, 03:18 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Which Vender is better ?? I have had very good luck with Classic Parts, great customer service and fast shipping! Mar-K specializes in bed parts, and have nice quality stuff, not sure on the price. They are also local to me, so if we don't cut our own wood we will most likely use them. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 09-28-2010 at 03:19 PM.

09-29-2010, 12:05 PM	#7
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Which Vender is better ?? Brothers has a rear bumper I need on sale for about 20 bucks less than Classic. What do you think of the quality of the two companies. Are they all the cheap foreign metal? Is it worth to go with Brothers to save $20? __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

10-01-2010, 04:00 PM	#8
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Which Vender is better ?? MAR-K seems to be a great company for bed material. I called them and all the products are made there. So I will be using them for the bed stuff I need. I will need to order the bumper from someone else and settle for cheap metal I guess. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

10-01-2010, 05:19 PM	#9
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Which Vender is better ?? nobody mentioned Horkey's? http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/ __________________ 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

10-01-2010, 11:36 PM	#10
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Which Vender is better ?? I manufacture Brothers wood strips and bolt kits. Just an FYI. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

10-02-2010, 12:14 AM	#15
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10-02-2010, 12:20 AM	#17
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: Which Vender is better ?? Take your time and make your own,then you can always say!!!! __________________ Built chevy tuff!

10-02-2010, 08:14 PM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Which Vender is better ?? nice and clean i like that look a lot better slugish __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 10-02-2010 at 08:14 PM.

10-02-2010, 09:07 PM	#20
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Which Vender is better ?? definitely looks alot better slugish

10-05-2010, 04:25 PM	#21
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Which Vender is better ?? I ended up purchasing the bumper, liscense plate holder and bolting from Brother's. They had the bumper on sale but.....they are back ordered.....I am kinda wishing I saw the richmond bumper post earlier... __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.



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