Best Reproduction Parts??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

loucks10 · 01-04-2013, 02:36 PM

Guys, I'm needing to order lots of part such as weatherstipping, emblems, mirrors, seals, handles, etc... What company has the highest quality parts? I'm looking at Harmon's, LMC, Speedway, Classic Industries, Brothers, Filling Station, and American Classic. Or I wonder if all of the parts come from the same manufacturer regardless? Chinese or made in USA?

mr48chev · 01-04-2013, 03:12 PM

I've been pretty happy with what I got from www.Classicheartbeat.com. Wes is a member on here and a vendor on here too. He has a walkin store along with the website and also works on customer rigs in his shop with the same parts he sells and uses on his own trucks.

That said I think if you stick with the major players like LMC, Brothers or Classic Industries and the ones who do have walk in stores and shops along with the website sales you should be good. I usually check to see if the sellers who have a lot of parts for these trucks listed on Ebay have a real store that they also sell out of. That helps me keep from buying from some dropshipper selling stuff and then ordering it from cheap parts are us and having it dropped shipped.

solidaxel · 01-04-2013, 11:58 PM

Don't forget Steel Rubber and Mar-K !

NW Task Force · 01-05-2013, 12:49 AM

I have purchased most of my aftermarket parts from Classic Parts of America. I really believe that most aftermarket classic truck companies sell the same exact products and regulate the prices just slightly different. I like Classic Parts of America because they have a catalog that specializes in just 55-59 trucks..........not 47-59 or 47-72. I hate scanning through a catalog looking for just 55-59 stuff. Also the pictures are color and show the exact item, plus the descriptions are pretty good. The company is super easy to order from online and it ships to me in a reasonable time. I have spent hundreds with them and have had no errors on orders.

Chevette · 01-05-2013, 11:59 AM

I bought cab corners, fender bottoms, floors and rocker panels all parts "new" on eBay. Never had a problem with any of them and the price was cheaper. They appeared to be the same gauge thickness as that of the original truck parts. My buddy bought his from a popular retailer in the US (not mentioning any names) and there was no difference in the quality, in fact I would bet they were produced by the same company in China. Have a look if you want.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/All%20of...5.l1513&_pgn=1

loucks10 · 01-24-2013, 05:14 PM

Thanks guys

01-04-2013, 02:36 PM	#1
loucks10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 34	Best Reproduction Parts??? Guys, I'm needing to order lots of part such as weatherstipping, emblems, mirrors, seals, handles, etc... What company has the highest quality parts? I'm looking at Harmon's, LMC, Speedway, Classic Industries, Brothers, Filling Station, and American Classic. Or I wonder if all of the parts come from the same manufacturer regardless? Chinese or made in USA?

01-04-2013, 03:12 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,411	Re: Best Reproduction Parts??? I've been pretty happy with what I got from www.Classicheartbeat.com. Wes is a member on here and a vendor on here too. He has a walkin store along with the website and also works on customer rigs in his shop with the same parts he sells and uses on his own trucks. That said I think if you stick with the major players like LMC, Brothers or Classic Industries and the ones who do have walk in stores and shops along with the website sales you should be good. I usually check to see if the sellers who have a lot of parts for these trucks listed on Ebay have a real store that they also sell out of. That helps me keep from buying from some dropshipper selling stuff and then ordering it from cheap parts are us and having it dropped shipped. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-04-2013, 11:58 PM	#3
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Best Reproduction Parts??? Don't forget Steel Rubber and Mar-K ! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-05-2013, 12:49 AM	#4
NW Task Force Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poulsbo, WA USA Posts: 247	Re: Best Reproduction Parts??? I have purchased most of my aftermarket parts from Classic Parts of America. I really believe that most aftermarket classic truck companies sell the same exact products and regulate the prices just slightly different. I like Classic Parts of America because they have a catalog that specializes in just 55-59 trucks..........not 47-59 or 47-72. I hate scanning through a catalog looking for just 55-59 stuff. Also the pictures are color and show the exact item, plus the descriptions are pretty good. The company is super easy to order from online and it ships to me in a reasonable time. I have spent hundreds with them and have had no errors on orders. __________________ 1957 Chevy Pickup 1/2T, stepside, big window, 77' Camaro subframe, 3rd gen Firebird rearend w/3.23 gears & disc brakes, 66' 283cid, TH350 auto, everything else is original

01-05-2013, 11:59 AM	#5
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: Best Reproduction Parts??? I bought cab corners, fender bottoms, floors and rocker panels all parts "new" on eBay. Never had a problem with any of them and the price was cheaper. They appeared to be the same gauge thickness as that of the original truck parts. My buddy bought his from a popular retailer in the US (not mentioning any names) and there was no difference in the quality, in fact I would bet they were produced by the same company in China. Have a look if you want. http://motors.shop.ebay.com/All%20of...5.l1513&_pgn=1 __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

01-24-2013, 05:14 PM	#6
loucks10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 34	Re: Best Reproduction Parts??? Thanks guys

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