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Old 11-03-2009, 08:57 PM   #1
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Recomendations on ordering some parts

Hey Guy's a question for ya....

Do you think it is best to go to a specific brake supplier/rebuilder for the brake stuff and fotr a gear box go to a gear box rebuilder guy? I need to order a steering gear box and a steering coupler, master cylinder, proportioning valve and 2 loaded front rotors. The truck is a 72 1/2 ton 4X4 350.
Having owned a repair shop back in the 80's I used to go directly to the builder/wholesaler's for various parts. It seems that some of the classic chevy part suppliers that sell everything are rather expensive and not very well informed.
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Old 11-03-2009, 09:50 PM   #2
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Re: Recomendations on ordering some parts

For the brakes I would just go to your local parts store. As for the gear box I would seek out a pro.
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Old 11-04-2009, 12:33 AM   #3
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Re: Recomendations on ordering some parts

I got my quick ratio steering box from Wes @ Classic Heartbeat....he sells the Redhead brand which is really good quality!...I did get mine w/o the "redhead" though!

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/products1.htm

http://www.redheadsteeringgears.com/





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Old 11-04-2009, 07:18 AM   #4
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Re: Recomendations on ordering some parts

I`m like you.I tend to deal with specialists.I only buy service parts from early truck vendors when they aren`t available elsewhere.Besides,I don`t have a classic truck vendor locally.I do have every other automotive service under the sun locally.
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