Best 72 K-10 series parts supplier? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

David Ing · 01-19-2016, 06:23 PM

Any thoughts out there on who has the best parts, service, price etc. on parts?
I recently bought a 1972 Chevy K-10 4x4 and am in the process of fixing it up. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Dave

GASoline71 · 01-19-2016, 06:24 PM

There are lots of them! Too many to list...

Just go to the vendors board on this forum!

Gary

Chevy 350 Fan · 01-19-2016, 06:49 PM

I'm a big fan of "classic truck parts of America" they send you a free catalogue of you can browse online. They sort everything by truck generation 60-66 67-72 73-87 etc. they even carry 88-98 parts. They have just about everything you could ever need. Prices could be better I suppose but they do 10% off all the time and they have free shipping if you spend $500.

72_K10_Vegas · 01-19-2016, 10:09 PM

Gasoline is right. Lots and lots of options. I am doing a complete rebuild on my K-10 and I just blew by 50K. Didn't even look back.

The fact is, it is so satisfying using this site and all the experience here (with lots of searching and review) that I have came up with the best parts for my build that the common experience here on the site has to offer.

Got to be up front and tell you I am lucky in a lot of ways.

I have just one daughter who is currently going through med school and the Gent who just happened to sell me my K-10 gave me some very good advice when I was an apprentice wireman. "Save for freaking college now."

Meaning I have some free coin right now because of an original 72 Chevy K-10 Owner.

I was able to follow some great advice: Boyd for gas tank, Sparky for radiator, D&L(Springfield OR.) for NOS, and I cant forget my local Boys who suggested Heads by Rick for the 383 roller, Eddie for the frame blast, Baca for 700R4 and Yukon gears, Ron Francis for relays, Dakota for gauges, Hughes for lockup and cooler, AAW for wiring, and really important for the K-10, Off Road Designs for suspension.

Sorry its such a long post, hope I did not hi-jack.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-19-2016, 10:24 PM

I suggest using member Wes Hepp - Classic Heartbeat: http://www.classicheartbeat.com

David Ing · 01-20-2016, 10:18 AM

Thank you everyone! That's exactly the information I was looking for. Word of mouth is big in my business. A referral from someone experienced in dealing with good people is huge to me!
I recently bought some parts from "Macs" for an old 64 Falcon Futura I've owned for years. I spent about $600 on some door panels and rubber etc. During checkout I noticed the shipping charges were $75. I thought it was some kind of mistake, so I called them. The customer service rep. told me they shipping charges are based on the amount of the invoice, not actual cost.
To me this was gouging. I refuse to do business with them anymore.
Its the principal to me! Not the money!

Thanks for all the help!
Dave

01-19-2016, 06:23 PM	#1
David Ing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Chico CA Posts: 2	Best 72 K-10 series parts supplier? Any thoughts out there on who has the best parts, service, price etc. on parts? I recently bought a 1972 Chevy K-10 4x4 and am in the process of fixing it up. Any suggestions? Thanks! Dave

01-19-2016, 06:49 PM	#3
Chevy 350 Fan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Channahon IL Posts: 50	Re: Best 72 K-10 series parts supplier? I'm a big fan of "classic truck parts of America" they send you a free catalogue of you can browse online. They sort everything by truck generation 60-66 67-72 73-87 etc. they even carry 88-98 parts. They have just about everything you could ever need. Prices could be better I suppose but they do 10% off all the time and they have free shipping if you spend $500.

01-19-2016, 10:09 PM	#4
72_K10_Vegas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 93	Re: Best 72 K-10 series parts supplier? Gasoline is right. Lots and lots of options. I am doing a complete rebuild on my K-10 and I just blew by 50K. Didn't even look back. The fact is, it is so satisfying using this site and all the experience here (with lots of searching and review) that I have came up with the best parts for my build that the common experience here on the site has to offer. Got to be up front and tell you I am lucky in a lot of ways. I have just one daughter who is currently going through med school and the Gent who just happened to sell me my K-10 gave me some very good advice when I was an apprentice wireman. "Save for freaking college now." Meaning I have some free coin right now because of an original 72 Chevy K-10 Owner. I was able to follow some great advice: Boyd for gas tank, Sparky for radiator, D&L(Springfield OR.) for NOS, and I cant forget my local Boys who suggested Heads by Rick for the 383 roller, Eddie for the frame blast, Baca for 700R4 and Yukon gears, Ron Francis for relays, Dakota for gauges, Hughes for lockup and cooler, AAW for wiring, and really important for the K-10, Off Road Designs for suspension. Sorry its such a long post, hope I did not hi-jack. __________________ 72 K10

01-19-2016, 10:24 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,408	Re: Best 72 K-10 series parts supplier? I suggest using member Wes Hepp - Classic Heartbeat: http://www.classicheartbeat.com __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-20-2016, 10:18 AM	#6
David Ing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Chico CA Posts: 2	Re: Best 72 K-10 series parts supplier? Thank you everyone! That's exactly the information I was looking for. Word of mouth is big in my business. A referral from someone experienced in dealing with good people is huge to me! I recently bought some parts from "Macs" for an old 64 Falcon Futura I've owned for years. I spent about $600 on some door panels and rubber etc. During checkout I noticed the shipping charges were $75. I thought it was some kind of mistake, so I called them. The customer service rep. told me they shipping charges are based on the amount of the invoice, not actual cost. To me this was gouging. I refuse to do business with them anymore. Its the principal to me! Not the money! Thanks for all the help! Dave



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