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72 cheyenne pdx · 11-22-2006, 02:44 PM

What your people's thoughts on Early Classics Enterprises and Year One? I just received both of their catalogs, as well as LMC. I keep hearing LMC is crap when it comes to patch panels and weatherstripping. just trying to get an idea. It also sounds like GMCPaul is also good a place to go.

Thanks in adavanced for your responses.

c10crazy · 11-22-2006, 02:54 PM

well the lowest prices I have seen are here http://www.truckandcarshop.com/truck...t60_cover.html
but you will get more professional and knowledgable service from the board vendors!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-22-2006, 03:04 PM

I would stay away from lmc but the others are good to deal with I would not say one is better than the other.

70GMCer · 11-22-2006, 03:46 PM

Year One.....WAY too high prices......The Truck and Car Shop for best prices. But, like c10crazy said, they are not to knowledgable on the parts. Like talking to a wall. Still I've bought most of my parts from them. Saved a lot of money doing so.....

timcos · 11-22-2006, 03:47 PM

I have had good experinces with Brothers, LMC and one other that if I typed in his name it was asterisk it out...LOL

I am on the truck and car shop on my next order. Give them a try. Goodness knows...I have a lot of parts to order.

chopttop · 11-22-2006, 04:11 PM

I have purchased (2) lowering kits from Early Classics and have been happy. Just my .02 .

CPNEJR · 11-22-2006, 04:17 PM

GMCPaul is very knowledgeable and has great parts. i just recently put one of his fenders i got a while back on my truck and it lined up great. but i would go with any of the board vendors

weasel29gm · 11-22-2006, 04:47 PM

I try to use board vendors first,since your in Oregon try Wes. Might save on shippin' charges.

Green Machine · 11-22-2006, 05:01 PM

Please check the return policies from any vendor first before ordering. Most all will replace a defective or wrongly ordered part, but if you get a part and just don't like the looks of it, or happen not to need it any more, some will not return thoose parts at all, some will if you pay a restock and shipping, some you just have to pay shipping and there are a few that will pay shipping for you even if you changed you mind. Big differences there. I'm not tooting LMC's horn here but IIRC they will return items up to six months, but you pay for the intial shipping plus return shipping unless defective.

And here is a quote from Mothertruckers web site :
Returns are 100% money back including shipping both ways if not happy with your parts. An incorrectly ordered part is only refunded the part cost not the shipping.

**Bob B.** · 11-22-2006, 05:04 PM

I have had good luck with LMC, and their shipping isn't too bad, either. GMC Paul is very good, and so is Brother's.

11-22-2006, 02:44 PM	#1
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Which company is best? What your people's thoughts on Early Classics Enterprises and Year One? I just received both of their catalogs, as well as LMC. I keep hearing LMC is crap when it comes to patch panels and weatherstripping. just trying to get an idea. It also sounds like GMCPaul is also good a place to go. Thanks in adavanced for your responses.

11-22-2006, 02:54 PM	#2
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Which company is best? well the lowest prices I have seen are here http://www.truckandcarshop.com/truck...t60_cover.html but you will get more professional and knowledgable service from the board vendors! __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

11-22-2006, 03:04 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Which company is best? I would stay away from lmc but the others are good to deal with I would not say one is better than the other. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-22-2006, 03:46 PM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Which company is best? Year One.....WAY too high prices......The Truck and Car Shop for best prices. But, like c10crazy said, they are not to knowledgable on the parts. Like talking to a wall. Still I've bought most of my parts from them. Saved a lot of money doing so..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

11-22-2006, 03:47 PM	#5
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Which company is best? I have had good experinces with Brothers, LMC and one other that if I typed in his name it was asterisk it out...LOL I am on the truck and car shop on my next order. Give them a try. Goodness knows...I have a lot of parts to order. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-22-2006, 04:11 PM	#6
chopttop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 151	Re: Which company is best? I have purchased (2) lowering kits from Early Classics and have been happy. Just my .02 . __________________ '71 C10, Choptop/Lowered '70 C30, w/24' Franklin Motor '91 9c1 Caprice '90 Harley FL, 127 Ultima engine w/6 speed, Blk & chrome

11-22-2006, 04:17 PM	#7
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Which company is best? GMCPaul is very knowledgeable and has great parts. i just recently put one of his fenders i got a while back on my truck and it lined up great. but i would go with any of the board vendors __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

11-22-2006, 04:47 PM	#8
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Which company is best? I try to use board vendors first,since your in Oregon try Wes. Might save on shippin' charges. __________________ 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.......

11-22-2006, 05:01 PM	#9
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Which company is best? Please check the return policies from any vendor first before ordering. Most all will replace a defective or wrongly ordered part, but if you get a part and just don't like the looks of it, or happen not to need it any more, some will not return thoose parts at all, some will if you pay a restock and shipping, some you just have to pay shipping and there are a few that will pay shipping for you even if you changed you mind. Big differences there. I'm not tooting LMC's horn here but IIRC they will return items up to six months, but you pay for the intial shipping plus return shipping unless defective. And here is a quote from Mothertruckers web site : Returns are 100% money back including shipping both ways if not happy with your parts. An incorrectly ordered part is only refunded the part cost not the shipping. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0 Last edited by Green Machine; 11-22-2006 at 05:04 PM.

11-22-2006, 05:04 PM	#10
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: Which company is best? I have had good luck with LMC, and their shipping isn't too bad, either. GMC Paul is very good, and so is Brother's. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.



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