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Stoney · 03-09-2007, 01:24 PM

Is there anyone local in Houston, Texas..

weasel29gm · 03-09-2007, 01:49 PM

Not knockin' anyone but due to shippin' I buy close to me. Why buy from out west when I can get from TN or VA. Christian Classics is another great vendor on here.

bobthecop · 03-09-2007, 01:50 PM

What about classicchevrolertparts.com They are not too far from me. Last time I was there they seemed high on price though.

Orange · 03-09-2007, 02:48 PM

Everyone has someone they are keen too...
I am keen to Jerry Brown in Crossville, TN (The Truck Shop) or on a larger scale, Chevy Duty (Now Classic Parts of America).

DLB

BigSky71 · 03-09-2007, 02:54 PM

I buy most of my goodies from GMCPauls. Good selection, good prices and they ship quickly. Its nice to order from someone close to you to save time, but if they don't ship it that day, you don't save any time. GMCPauls typically ships that day or the next.

**70cst** · 03-09-2007, 04:59 PM

As far as suppliers the three that I have dealt with in no particular order are: Christians Classic Truck Parts, GMCPauls, and Wes at Classic Heartbeat. I have met all three and they are all class acts.

They offer competitive prices, have knowledge about our trucks, they are helpful, and they own and drive these trucks. I do not always buy on the cheapest price because the cheapest price is not always the best price.

In sales I develop a good working relationship with my customer, I offer good service, I am trustworthy, and I offer competitive prices. The three vendors above meet that criteria along with many other but I can only vouch for these three. I also try and support the smaller businesses since this is their livelihood. Think of all their expenses: they have insurance bills, overhead expenses in buildings and parts inventory, dealing with the suppliers of our parts on our behalf, they receive and ship parts, and they still need time for the family and their hobby which is also our hobby, our trucks. Let's face it, they need to make a profit or else they will be out of business.

I joke a lot and say; "you make up losses in volume." Not so. There are a lot of good suppliers for a our trucks so lets support the suppliers who support us. Just my .00002 cents worth. So who has the cheapest prices…that’s going to be your call.

One thing we must remember...To have a first class company with first class parts it takes money to operate and good people to make it work.
From reading the post I would say we have a lot of first rate suppliers to choose from.

so lets support those who support us.

Psycho71 · 03-09-2007, 07:23 PM

#1, Truck and Car Shop for me. If they've got it, it's usually cheaper, and like most of them, if you order over $250, they ship free, except bulky items. But the value of those items still count towards the free shipping. If that makes sense.

Beyond that, old Chevy Duty, or LMC on the harder to find stuff. I try and buy a little from LMC just to reward them for their great catalog.

Jay

jimmydean · 03-09-2007, 08:21 PM

I would say that GMC Paul's may not have the BEST price, but the prices are great and the service is top notch. They have shipped fast and they also have an ebay store where I have gotten some great prices too. Board support is a huge plus.

70gmcjimmy · 03-09-2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoney

Is there anyone local in Houston, Texas..

I have gotten great prices, fast personal service and just some fun shootin the bull on the phone with Mike Molnar, from Mikes Bump and Grind Garage in Webster, Texas. They are a site vendor and deal the same stuff from most
any suppliers that other vendors use. Give Mike a call at 1-800-398-0537.
The online store is still being built so if you don't see what ya want just call and ask!

Later---DAC

smoknbarrels · 03-11-2007, 10:05 PM

thats for all the feed back guys! it gives me some great info to chew on for a while! these will be some definite resources I will check out!

thanks again!
(with all the 2 cents thrown around I could have made a tidy sum)

Slammed66 · 03-12-2007, 01:08 AM

Just check out his site and order yourself a catalouge

They are great I buy all my parts there.
I am however biased as I used to be on the payroll..

www.scottssupertrucks.com

**Already Gone** · 03-12-2007, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed66

Just check out his site and order yourself a catalouge

They are great I buy all my parts there.
I am however biased as I used to be on the payroll..

www.scottssupertrucks.com

Seeing you used to work there, is that correct they can get parts from Early Classic Enterprises in Fresno and the prices are reasonable?

sick69 · 03-12-2007, 06:55 AM

I recently ordered my cab corners,inner and outter rockers and my cab support from GMCPauls and was extremely pleased with them. There was a slight mishap with my inner rockers but they have bent over backwards to fix it, they have outstanding customer service and it only took three days to get the parts. Actually it took 5,,,,,fed ex doesn't work on sunday and mondays

and the parts were sitting in a warehouse about 45minutes from me those two days.

GMCPauls is my vote and will be the first place I will look for anything in the future.

Frank

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-12-2007, 09:37 AM

I shop at classic heartbeat wes has been very good to me ...

Slammed66 · 03-12-2007, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Seeing you used to work there, is that correct they can get parts from Early Classic Enterprises in Fresno and the prices are reasonable?

Correct !

TONE · 03-12-2007, 10:22 PM

For Engine Parts Northern Auto Parts Has Really Good Prices And Ships Fast. For Everything Else Classic Parts Of America(chevy Duty) And Lmc. I Would Give Classic Parts The Edge Because Of Customer Service, Competitive Prices And They Don't Try Cramming Everything Into A Shoe Box!

**Steven B** · 03-13-2007, 02:51 PM

Wes at Classic Heartbeat. Good prices and customer service second to none.

Ole Blue 68 · 03-13-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70gmcjimmy

I have gotten great prices, fast personal service and just some fun shootin the bull on the phone with Mike Molnar, from Mikes Bump and Grind Garage in Webster, Texas. They are a site vendor and deal the same stuff from most
any suppliers that other vendors use. Give Mike a call at 1-800-398-0537.
The online store is still being built so if you don't see what ya want just call and ask!

Later---DAC

I've heard good things about Mike's. There's also Outback Trucks up in Spring. They sell repro- stuff, no used parts that I know of.

http://www.outbacktruckparts.com/

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-13-2007, 05:38 PM

I use www.christiansclassics.com

Captain Knievel · 03-13-2007, 07:45 PM

My experience with Truck and Car Shop was OK. Their customer service actually called me to say one of the parts I ordered already came with the screws I had also ordered. The stuff came a bit slow, however (more than a week), considering I live two states north.

msgross · 03-13-2007, 07:54 PM

Check the vendors and see if they are coming to a swap meet near you

1. no tax
2. no shipping
3. better prices than their catalog
4. meet them in person and ask questions....

i've done this with GMCPauls, truckandcarshop, and Jerry Brown (the truck shop) and had great luck with all of them @ Carlisle,PA.

69lnghrn · 03-13-2007, 07:58 PM

www.classicheartbeat.com

sixty-eight shorty · 03-13-2007, 07:59 PM

Stoney, there is a guy who sells 60-87 truck parts in south texas called http://outbacktruckparts.com/ . i usually by from him when is see him @ our local swap meets .

chevyboy55 · 03-13-2007, 08:00 PM

Wes at www.classicheartbeat.com nice guy, lots of knowledge he is willing to share. Can't beat the free bbq each year also!

**john** · 03-13-2007, 08:02 PM

board vendors

I buy from the guys that help keep the board going.

View Poll Results: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!?
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GMCPaul	19	27.94%
Other Significant Dealer	43	63.24%
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03-09-2007, 01:24 PM	#26
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? Is there anyone local in Houston, Texas..

03-09-2007, 01:49 PM	#27
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? Not knockin' anyone but due to shippin' I buy close to me. Why buy from out west when I can get from TN or VA. Christian Classics is another great vendor on here. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-09-2007, 01:50 PM	#28
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? What about classicchevrolertparts.com They are not too far from me. Last time I was there they seemed high on price though. __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

03-09-2007, 02:48 PM	#29
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? Everyone has someone they are keen too... I am keen to Jerry Brown in Crossville, TN (The Truck Shop) or on a larger scale, Chevy Duty (Now Classic Parts of America). DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

03-09-2007, 02:54 PM	#30
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? I buy most of my goodies from GMCPauls. Good selection, good prices and they ship quickly. Its nice to order from someone close to you to save time, but if they don't ship it that day, you don't save any time. GMCPauls typically ships that day or the next. __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

03-09-2007, 04:59 PM	#31
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? As far as suppliers the three that I have dealt with in no particular order are: Christians Classic Truck Parts, GMCPauls, and Wes at Classic Heartbeat. I have met all three and they are all class acts. They offer competitive prices, have knowledge about our trucks, they are helpful, and they own and drive these trucks. I do not always buy on the cheapest price because the cheapest price is not always the best price. In sales I develop a good working relationship with my customer, I offer good service, I am trustworthy, and I offer competitive prices. The three vendors above meet that criteria along with many other but I can only vouch for these three. I also try and support the smaller businesses since this is their livelihood. Think of all their expenses: they have insurance bills, overhead expenses in buildings and parts inventory, dealing with the suppliers of our parts on our behalf, they receive and ship parts, and they still need time for the family and their hobby which is also our hobby, our trucks. Let's face it, they need to make a profit or else they will be out of business. I joke a lot and say; "you make up losses in volume." Not so. There are a lot of good suppliers for a our trucks so lets support the suppliers who support us. Just my .00002 cents worth. So who has the cheapest prices…that’s going to be your call. One thing we must remember...To have a first class company with first class parts it takes money to operate and good people to make it work. From reading the post I would say we have a lot of first rate suppliers to choose from. so lets support those who support us. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-09-2007, 07:23 PM	#32
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? #1, Truck and Car Shop for me. If they've got it, it's usually cheaper, and like most of them, if you order over $250, they ship free, except bulky items. But the value of those items still count towards the free shipping. If that makes sense. Beyond that, old Chevy Duty, or LMC on the harder to find stuff. I try and buy a little from LMC just to reward them for their great catalog. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

03-09-2007, 08:21 PM	#33
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? I would say that GMC Paul's may not have the BEST price, but the prices are great and the service is top notch. They have shipped fast and they also have an ebay store where I have gotten some great prices too. Board support is a huge plus. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

03-11-2007, 10:05 PM	#35
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? thats for all the feed back guys! it gives me some great info to chew on for a while! these will be some definite resources I will check out! thanks again! (with all the 2 cents thrown around I could have made a tidy sum) __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

03-12-2007, 01:08 AM	#36
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? Just check out his site and order yourself a catalouge They are great I buy all my parts there. I am however biased as I used to be on the payroll.. www.scottssupertrucks.com __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

03-12-2007, 06:55 AM	#38
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? I recently ordered my cab corners,inner and outter rockers and my cab support from GMCPauls and was extremely pleased with them. There was a slight mishap with my inner rockers but they have bent over backwards to fix it, they have outstanding customer service and it only took three days to get the parts. Actually it took 5,,,,,fed ex doesn't work on sunday and mondays and the parts were sitting in a warehouse about 45minutes from me those two days. GMCPauls is my vote and will be the first place I will look for anything in the future. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

03-12-2007, 09:37 AM	#39
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? I shop at classic heartbeat wes has been very good to me ... __________________ 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..

03-12-2007, 10:22 PM	#41
TONE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: IOWA Posts: 58	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? For Engine Parts Northern Auto Parts Has Really Good Prices And Ships Fast. For Everything Else Classic Parts Of America(chevy Duty) And Lmc. I Would Give Classic Parts The Edge Because Of Customer Service, Competitive Prices And They Don't Try Cramming Everything Into A Shoe Box! __________________ 67 C 20 BOWTIE (IN PROGRESS) - 1972 350 ENGINE - MUNCIE SM 420 - 4.56 GEARS

03-13-2007, 02:51 PM	#42
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? Wes at Classic Heartbeat. Good prices and customer service second to none. __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful



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03-13-2007, 05:38 PM	#44
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? I use www.christiansclassics.com __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-13-2007, 07:45 PM	#45
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? My experience with Truck and Car Shop was OK. Their customer service actually called me to say one of the parts I ordered already came with the screws I had also ordered. The stuff came a bit slow, however (more than a week), considering I live two states north. __________________ 1970 C10

03-13-2007, 07:54 PM	#46
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? Check the vendors and see if they are coming to a swap meet near you 1. no tax 2. no shipping 3. better prices than their catalog 4. meet them in person and ask questions.... i've done this with GMCPauls, truckandcarshop, and Jerry Brown (the truck shop) and had great luck with all of them @ Carlisle,PA. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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sixty-eight shorty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ft worth, tx / azle ,tx Posts: 154	Re: Poll Time! Who gives the Best deal and Has Best Parts!? Stoney, there is a guy who sells 60-87 truck parts in south texas called http://outbacktruckparts.com/ . i usually by from him when is see him @ our local swap meets .

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