Vendor Preferences - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tinlid · 11-20-2008, 11:41 AM

Most of all builds I have done are on pre 40 cars. Now, its time to do some work on my daily driver. Talking to a few local truck guys all I have heard so far is about ill fitting parts. Windshield rubbers that don't fit, doors not lining up on detail lines, fuzzies that leave gaps, etc. For example, I have followed a few threads on gas tank swaps and I have seen some good information on dealer/vendors and feel more qualified to make a decision as to whom to get a new under tank from. Magazines that show modifications never talk about problems or state that the part is crap. So, who do you guys like for parts and why?

My 70 C10 was purchased from a neighbor 3 years ago. He bought it as a 2nd owner in 1971. It had been hit on the drivers door and front fender and the guy wanted it gone. So it's been down the street forever and I constantly told Lee that I wanted 1st chance at buying it when he ever decided to sell. Three years ago I saw his son putting a for sale sign in it and told him that his Dad had agreed I had 1st shot at it. Lee's health had failed and he could no longer drive. Larry said he had a few guys interested at work but he would let me have it for $700. Took about 10 minutes to hit the bank. It has 76,000 original miles on it. Lee believed you had to have a truck if you owned a house but seldom drove it. He took the bus to work.

The bottom of the drivers fender, door and rocker need replaced. Outside of that, there are some bare metal/surface rust spots on the drivers side. I did change the wheels to rally (vette aftermarket type 6 hole) and rally caps. Aluminum tape covers the bad rocker for now. I think its time to do some work, repair the body damage, replace rubbers, etc, lower, discs, ditch the running boards, etc.

This will be a build the way I did it in high school. Work on it on the weekend, drive during the week. But my weekends are long as I am semi retired.

Thanks for any information/suggestions.

clos69 · 11-20-2008, 11:52 AM

That looks like a nice project you have there....welcome to the board

big_al_71 · 11-20-2008, 12:37 PM

Excellent buy for that little bit of money!!!

72BlckButy · 11-20-2008, 04:16 PM

to the board from Mid-MO, and might I say, money well spent!

On the board we have several board vendors that help keep this community alive with their support, so be sure to look into them when preparing to buy parts.

One company that I highly recommend is Early Classic Enterprises (ECE). They offer some of the best products and outstanding customer service.

OARNGESI · 11-20-2008, 06:23 PM

Wow great deal

**JJanzen** · 11-20-2008, 06:54 PM

Welcome to the board from right up the road (Wash Park/Cherry Creek). If you ever need a hand, don't hesitate to call.

Joel

my67chevytruck · 11-20-2008, 07:39 PM

Nice truck. good luck on the build.

**rob32472** · 11-20-2008, 07:54 PM

Welcome to the board!

I can highly recommend classic heartbeat parts. Wes is a great guy and fellow truck lover.

Richard8971 · 11-20-2008, 08:55 PM

Welcome from sunny AZ. Nice truck, keep us posted with pics if you do any work to it.

Don

11-20-2008, 11:41 AM	#1
tinlid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 95	Vendor Preferences Most of all builds I have done are on pre 40 cars. Now, its time to do some work on my daily driver. Talking to a few local truck guys all I have heard so far is about ill fitting parts. Windshield rubbers that don't fit, doors not lining up on detail lines, fuzzies that leave gaps, etc. For example, I have followed a few threads on gas tank swaps and I have seen some good information on dealer/vendors and feel more qualified to make a decision as to whom to get a new under tank from. Magazines that show modifications never talk about problems or state that the part is crap. So, who do you guys like for parts and why? My 70 C10 was purchased from a neighbor 3 years ago. He bought it as a 2nd owner in 1971. It had been hit on the drivers door and front fender and the guy wanted it gone. So it's been down the street forever and I constantly told Lee that I wanted 1st chance at buying it when he ever decided to sell. Three years ago I saw his son putting a for sale sign in it and told him that his Dad had agreed I had 1st shot at it. Lee's health had failed and he could no longer drive. Larry said he had a few guys interested at work but he would let me have it for $700. Took about 10 minutes to hit the bank. It has 76,000 original miles on it. Lee believed you had to have a truck if you owned a house but seldom drove it. He took the bus to work. The bottom of the drivers fender, door and rocker need replaced. Outside of that, there are some bare metal/surface rust spots on the drivers side. I did change the wheels to rally (vette aftermarket type 6 hole) and rally caps. Aluminum tape covers the bad rocker for now. I think its time to do some work, repair the body damage, replace rubbers, etc, lower, discs, ditch the running boards, etc. This will be a build the way I did it in high school. Work on it on the weekend, drive during the week. But my weekends are long as I am semi retired. Thanks for any information/suggestions. Last edited by tinlid; 01-10-2009 at 05:32 PM.

11-20-2008, 11:52 AM	#2
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Vendor Preferences That looks like a nice project you have there....welcome to the board __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

11-20-2008, 12:37 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Vendor Preferences Excellent buy for that little bit of money!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-20-2008, 04:16 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Vendor Preferences to the board from Mid-MO, and might I say, money well spent! On the board we have several board vendors that help keep this community alive with their support, so be sure to look into them when preparing to buy parts. One company that I highly recommend is Early Classic Enterprises (ECE). They offer some of the best products and outstanding customer service. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-20-2008, 06:23 PM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Vendor Preferences Wow great deal

11-20-2008, 06:54 PM	#6
JJanzen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 252	Re: Vendor Preferences Welcome to the board from right up the road (Wash Park/Cherry Creek). If you ever need a hand, don't hesitate to call. Joel Attached Images __________________ Blue72 Red72

11-20-2008, 07:39 PM	#7
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Vendor Preferences Nice truck. good luck on the build. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

11-20-2008, 07:54 PM	#8
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Vendor Preferences Welcome to the board! I can highly recommend classic heartbeat parts. Wes is a great guy and fellow truck lover.

11-20-2008, 08:55 PM	#9
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: Vendor Preferences Welcome from sunny AZ. Nice truck, keep us posted with pics if you do any work to it. Don __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo



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