Bad news on steel & chrome parts.

[GMCPaul]

We have received notification from all but one supplier of price increases on chrome & steel parts, as a example Goodmark told us by beginning of June they will be sending us a new price catalog and in it every part will see at least a $1.00 increase in price on small parts and parts such as cowl hoods will increase another $50.00 per hood. We are hearing this from every major supplier of steel and chrome parts except for one. The reason for the price increase they state is steel prices have climbed 35-90%, the price of the materials to chrome parts has increased nearly 10 times and shipping rates are on the increase to get the parts to us do to increased fuel costs. So I wanted to let you all know around the beginning of June truck parts will be increasing in cost on most all steel or chrome related parts. So if you plan on ordering from a truck parts retailer any time in the near future don't hesitate to long or your budget might be wrecked with price increases.
Sorry for the bad news but I figured you would all like to know in advance of it happening to hopefully save some money by buying before we all get hit with these price increases.
GMCPaul

[Bowtie67]

I'm not surprised, with fuel going up and the price of steel as well somebodys got to pay the difference and I doubt manufactures or the retailers will cover those cost to gives us a break.

[68C15]

here is an idea, do what I do. use your truck for hauling scrap metal to the recycling yard. they are giving $75 per ton on cast iron. pull a trailer behind & with a little planning you can end up with about $200 each trip then you can afford the higher prices. the diff between what you get & spend is cool!
Todd

[GMCPaul]

Most parts suppliers have not raised prices in 10-15 years until about 6 months ago, and many retailers have been lowering prices in the last 10-15 years. But with it becoming more of a global economy and other countries are finally able to purchase many of the things we take for granted its creating shortages and shorter supply and greater demand means price increases in raw materials which always leads to a cost increase in finished products.
Its not the kind of news I prefer to give everyone but I know I appreciated the advance warning we received from most of our manufacturers and distributors and felt I should warn you all also.
GMCPaul

[68C15]

you are a true high quality businessman. seems you care about cust. & show an interest in thier projects. look forward to doing business with you in near future. just got spare cab yesterday. ready for body panels soon.