Who has parts alternatives to LMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72_Chev_Truck · 02-04-2006, 07:55 PM

I have been really griped with the service of LMC lately, every part I have ordered for my 3/4 ton 4x4 is wrong. they have no brake parts for this truck regarless of what the catalog says. I need to know what other companies are out there that you have found. also i am considering building my own trailing arms from 2x4 box steel. anyone have any info on this? thanks

6872xtc · 02-04-2006, 08:06 PM

I personally have had good luck with The Truck Shop in CA. www.truckandcarshop.com, but both of mine are 1/2T. You might look at www.classicperform.com and check out their trailing arm kit,pricey but it will give you ideas.

weasel29gm · 02-04-2006, 08:31 PM

For savin' on shippin' use the closest board vendor to you.

zeeklu · 02-04-2006, 08:54 PM

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ Great guy to deal with.He is good at locating hard to find parts. Chris

409biscayne · 02-04-2006, 09:07 PM

I use Chevy Duty , quick shipping , no problems so far .

Longhorn Man · 02-04-2006, 09:23 PM

I've used Wess at www.classicheartbeat.com Never a problem.
I've used Rick at www.ricks pick up parts.com (copy and remove the spaces) Great prices and no problems ever
Local junk yards
NAPA
and some crap chain stores from time to time.

I've used LMC from time to time and was disapointed every single time. Order chrome 1/2 shields for my headlights, they sent me headlights... asked for a 69 - 72 chrome and black inst panel bezel, they sent me a full chrome one for a 67... those guys are so stupid they'd screw up an anvil. Messed up like a football bat... messed up as a soup sandwich...chicken noodle on wheat.

Here is a thread with a list of vendors who support the board financially... and alsso some guys who part out a butt load of trucks and sell on here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=10

71swb4x4 · 02-04-2006, 09:29 PM

I have used www.gmcpauls.com for most of my parts. Les and Paul are great guys.
I have also dealt with the Rick that Andy speaks of, no problems.
I have heard a ton of great things about Wes at classic heartbeat too.
LMC has a nice catalog, but that's about it as far as I'm concerned.

PanelDeland · 02-04-2006, 11:45 PM

BTW most of the BB vendors will have pricing that makes you cringe about having paid LMC prices.They will make you wish you had asked this question much sooner.Do keep the LMC catalog it has good assembly pics and will help determine the part you need.

70GMCer · 02-05-2006, 08:18 AM

www.truckandcarshop.com

Prices and great and fast shipping. At least I've never had any problems. Also, I've bought from www.mothertruckers.net/

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-05-2006, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Here is a thread with a list of vendors who support the board financially...
and alsso some guys who part out a butt load of trucks and sell on here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=10

cdowns · 02-05-2006, 09:19 AM

i've found most suspension and brake parts are still readily available from local parts sourses

**special-K** · 02-05-2006, 10:20 AM

LMC:Last Manageable Choice,Large Marketing Company,Lots More Catalogs...
There are so many choices I can`t begin to list them all.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-05-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

LMC:Last Manageable Choice,Large Marketing Company,Lots More Catalogs...
There are so many choices I can`t begin to list them all.

72_Chev_Truck · 02-05-2006, 12:15 PM

thanks guys, keep em coming if you know any more, i formatted and lost all my favorites... takes me like 30 seconds to scroll all the way to the bottom... lol, I did get the brake problem fixed though. well with the exception of lmcs screw up on parking brake cables.

Tx Firefighter · 02-05-2006, 01:24 PM

On a 72 truck, you should be able to get every single brake part at a local parts store right off the shelf, with the exception of hoses. They are 67-72 vendor items nowdays.

Longhorn Man · 02-05-2006, 01:55 PM

Tx... now I have a 70, so I know it isn't the same as the later stuff, however, i was able to get all my hoses at NAPA, and if I'm not mistaken, they have been discontinued also... so I say always check with the chain stores and your local NAPA before buying from the otherside of the country.

72_Chev_Truck · 02-05-2006, 05:03 PM

my problem was that the wheel cylinders had a brass machined extension with a banjo fitting on the end of it. it kept the brake hose out of the 4 wheel drive steering, the stock hose was too short, and the new cylinders were all made to put a hose right into them. and i knew that wasnt going to work

Tx Firefighter · 02-06-2006, 07:50 AM

Andy, yes, the drum brake hoses are still stocking item at O'Reilly down the street. The 71-72 hoses, however are not available.

I'm sure it's because the drum brake hoses fit so many more years and applications.

Lemield · 02-06-2006, 11:19 AM

I've used most of the vendors mentioned on this thread and have had great luck with all of them. I've used LMC a lot and they have always been great. I have received a couple of really low quality parts from them but they took them back without any problems.

cdyblu · 02-06-2006, 09:20 PM

I've used ChevyDuty and they have allways been great.

02-04-2006, 07:55 PM	#1
72_Chev_Truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 93	Who has parts alternatives to LMC I have been really griped with the service of LMC lately, every part I have ordered for my 3/4 ton 4x4 is wrong. they have no brake parts for this truck regarless of what the catalog says. I need to know what other companies are out there that you have found. also i am considering building my own trailing arms from 2x4 box steel. anyone have any info on this? thanks

02-04-2006, 08:06 PM	#2
6872xtc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Jct.,CO Posts: 59	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC I personally have had good luck with The Truck Shop in CA. www.truckandcarshop.com, but both of mine are 1/2T. You might look at www.classicperform.com and check out their trailing arm kit,pricey but it will give you ideas.

02-04-2006, 08:31 PM	#3
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC For savin' on shippin' use the closest board vendor to you. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-04-2006, 08:54 PM	#4
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ Great guy to deal with.He is good at locating hard to find parts. Chris

02-04-2006, 09:07 PM	#5
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC I use Chevy Duty , quick shipping , no problems so far . __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

02-04-2006, 09:23 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC I've used Wess at www.classicheartbeat.com Never a problem. I've used Rick at www.ricks pick up parts.com (copy and remove the spaces) Great prices and no problems ever Local junk yards NAPA and some crap chain stores from time to time. I've used LMC from time to time and was disapointed every single time. Order chrome 1/2 shields for my headlights, they sent me headlights... asked for a 69 - 72 chrome and black inst panel bezel, they sent me a full chrome one for a 67... those guys are so stupid they'd screw up an anvil. Messed up like a football bat... messed up as a soup sandwich...chicken noodle on wheat. Here is a thread with a list of vendors who support the board financially... and alsso some guys who part out a butt load of trucks and sell on here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=10 Last edited by Longhorn Man; 02-04-2006 at 09:26 PM.

02-04-2006, 09:29 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC I have used www.gmcpauls.com for most of my parts. Les and Paul are great guys. I have also dealt with the Rick that Andy speaks of, no problems. I have heard a ton of great things about Wes at classic heartbeat too. LMC has a nice catalog, but that's about it as far as I'm concerned. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-04-2006, 11:45 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC BTW most of the BB vendors will have pricing that makes you cringe about having paid LMC prices.They will make you wish you had asked this question much sooner.Do keep the LMC catalog it has good assembly pics and will help determine the part you need. __________________ 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"

02-05-2006, 08:18 AM	#9
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC www.truckandcarshop.com Prices and great and fast shipping. At least I've never had any problems. Also, I've bought from www.mothertruckers.net/ __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

02-05-2006, 09:19 AM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC i've found most suspension and brake parts are still readily available from local parts sourses __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-05-2006, 10:20 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC LMC:Last Manageable Choice,Large Marketing Company,Lots More Catalogs... There are so many choices I can`t begin to list them all. __________________ "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 ~

02-05-2006, 12:15 PM	#14
72_Chev_Truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 93	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC thanks guys, keep em coming if you know any more, i formatted and lost all my favorites... takes me like 30 seconds to scroll all the way to the bottom... lol, I did get the brake problem fixed though. well with the exception of lmcs screw up on parking brake cables.

02-05-2006, 01:24 PM	#15
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC On a 72 truck, you should be able to get every single brake part at a local parts store right off the shelf, with the exception of hoses. They are 67-72 vendor items nowdays. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-05-2006, 01:55 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC Tx... now I have a 70, so I know it isn't the same as the later stuff, however, i was able to get all my hoses at NAPA, and if I'm not mistaken, they have been discontinued also... so I say always check with the chain stores and your local NAPA before buying from the otherside of the country.

02-05-2006, 05:03 PM	#17
72_Chev_Truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 93	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC my problem was that the wheel cylinders had a brass machined extension with a banjo fitting on the end of it. it kept the brake hose out of the 4 wheel drive steering, the stock hose was too short, and the new cylinders were all made to put a hose right into them. and i knew that wasnt going to work



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02-06-2006, 07:50 AM	#18
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC Andy, yes, the drum brake hoses are still stocking item at O'Reilly down the street. The 71-72 hoses, however are not available. I'm sure it's because the drum brake hoses fit so many more years and applications. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-06-2006, 11:19 AM	#19
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC I've used most of the vendors mentioned on this thread and have had great luck with all of them. I've used LMC a lot and they have always been great. I have received a couple of really low quality parts from them but they took them back without any problems. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

02-06-2006, 09:20 PM	#20
cdyblu Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 44	Re: Who has parts alternatives to LMC I've used ChevyDuty and they have allways been great. __________________ "We always have parts left over on a job this size"

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