Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**gerfunken** · 08-24-2012, 08:03 PM

Was just in the shop today, and found out that after holding out in this economy for a while, they will be closing their doors in the future. I've been using them on and off for the last 13 years I've owned my truck, and will really miss having them available for a quick visit on the way home.

Sad to see them close their doors, and I hope that they'll enjoy what they can of their retirement. Good luck guys.

72BLAZERDUDE · 08-24-2012, 09:17 PM

That is really sad, I used to live about two miles north of there and they were always handy when I really didn't want to order something.

**desertnick69** · 08-25-2012, 07:05 AM

When is this to happen? I am needing some thing they are suppose to be ordering in. I best get the 2.5 miles down the road and see whats up! Thats to bad they where good for that simple stuff!

**gerfunken** · 08-25-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by desertnick69

When is this to happen? I am needing some thing they are suppose to be ordering in. I best get the 2.5 miles down the road and see whats up! Thats to bad they where good for that simple stuff!

I think there may be two parts to this. The first is signing the paperwork, which is what they were talking about doing next week. Then I believe that they're going to have to end up selling the building/business. They were talking about that taking a couple of months.

They do believe that they will be there for a couple of more weeks. Even told me to pull my parts list together so they can get the parts for me.

*bk2life* · 12-28-2012, 06:16 AM

any word on if this happened, or an update status? being in afghan its hard to get info. this place is like 5 miles from my home.

**special-K** · 12-28-2012, 09:03 AM

Grumpy's was one of the older vendors out there. It's sad to see those who helped build this industry into what it has become today fall to the wayside. Maybe one of the giants will buy them up to provide for the greater Phoenix area market,which is a pretty big one.

hot trux · 12-28-2012, 09:28 AM

Very sad indeed, It' hard to hold on in this messed up economy.Self employment /small business is very tough these days. good luck to all involved.

mgkgmc · 12-28-2012, 10:14 AM

I use to go to Grumpy's all the time I literally lived on the other side of the freeway from them. But there is still Chrome Guy, Arrowhead truck parts and SoCal Speed Shop but Ill miss the convenience of that place being in the North Valley.

Longhorn 70 · 12-28-2012, 10:46 AM

Last time I spoke to someone there she told me they were just going to start online sales. I don't know if that has happened or if the place will fold.

**desertnick69** · 12-28-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bk2life

any word on if this happened, or an update status? being in afghan its hard to get info. this place is like 5 miles from my home.

Yes it did happen they closed their doors on Oct. the 13th 2012 this is on their web site. It very strange not seeing the place on the east side of I-10. Good luck to all those who got parts from them( it's a bit inconvenent w/o them) Here's what it used to look like as you drove by.

alsriv2 · 12-28-2012, 04:46 PM

My Dad and Brother used to stop there frequently to buy parts. Brother just came back from Afghanistan and will be a bit frustrated he won't be able to get parts there any longer.

Make, Model and Year is another good location for hard parts, but I am not sure about body parts.

Rack Man · 12-29-2012, 10:42 AM

While it is indeed sad that another local business is closing its doors....it does not really surpise me at all with Grumpy's......I have never had any luck with that place whatsover..and the gal who ran it was always very rude and never helpful...everytime I would walk out of there, I always would think "yep, thats why its called Grumpy's".......and I know I am not the only one...as I have heard MANY stories from friends and from people on this site who have said the exact same thing.....

RM

BrianV · 12-29-2012, 10:52 AM

It is ad indeed I never really bought anything there but I have been using tom korinek from the board and he gets me pretty much anything I need for the same price I can order it for and I can deal directly with him if I have any issues. I would recommend anybody locally in phoenix area give him a try

08-24-2012, 08:03 PM	#1
gerfunken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 490	Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ Was just in the shop today, and found out that after holding out in this economy for a while, they will be closing their doors in the future. I've been using them on and off for the last 13 years I've owned my truck, and will really miss having them available for a quick visit on the way home. Sad to see them close their doors, and I hope that they'll enjoy what they can of their retirement. Good luck guys. __________________ -Scott 1972 Chevy K20 Picture Gallery Build Thread 1930 Chevy AD Picture Gallery 1929 Ford Model-A Picture Gallery 1975 Triumph TR-6 Picture Gallery

08-24-2012, 09:17 PM	#2
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 660	Re: Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ That is really sad, I used to live about two miles north of there and they were always handy when I really didn't want to order something. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

08-25-2012, 07:05 AM	#3
desertnick69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 498	Re: Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ When is this to happen? I am needing some thing they are suppose to be ordering in. I best get the 2.5 miles down the road and see whats up! Thats to bad they where good for that simple stuff!

12-28-2012, 06:16 AM	#5
bk2life Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: phx, az Posts: 868	Re: Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ any word on if this happened, or an update status? being in afghan its hard to get info. this place is like 5 miles from my home.

12-28-2012, 09:03 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ Grumpy's was one of the older vendors out there. It's sad to see those who helped build this industry into what it has become today fall to the wayside. Maybe one of the giants will buy them up to provide for the greater Phoenix area market,which is a pretty big one. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-28-2012, 09:28 AM	#7
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ Very sad indeed, It' hard to hold on in this messed up economy.Self employment /small business is very tough these days. good luck to all involved.

12-28-2012, 10:14 AM	#8
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ I use to go to Grumpy's all the time I literally lived on the other side of the freeway from them. But there is still Chrome Guy, Arrowhead truck parts and SoCal Speed Shop but Ill miss the convenience of that place being in the North Valley. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

12-28-2012, 10:46 AM	#9
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ Last time I spoke to someone there she told me they were just going to start online sales. I don't know if that has happened or if the place will fold. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

12-28-2012, 04:46 PM	#11
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ My Dad and Brother used to stop there frequently to buy parts. Brother just came back from Afghanistan and will be a bit frustrated he won't be able to get parts there any longer. Make, Model and Year is another good location for hard parts, but I am not sure about body parts. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

12-29-2012, 10:42 AM	#12
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ While it is indeed sad that another local business is closing its doors....it does not really surpise me at all with Grumpy's......I have never had any luck with that place whatsover..and the gal who ran it was always very rude and never helpful...everytime I would walk out of there, I always would think "yep, thats why its called Grumpy's".......and I know I am not the only one...as I have heard MANY stories from friends and from people on this site who have said the exact same thing..... RM __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288

12-29-2012, 10:52 AM	#13
BrianV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 364	Re: Grumpy's Truck Parts in Phoenix, AZ It is ad indeed I never really bought anything there but I have been using tom korinek from the board and he gets me pretty much anything I need for the same price I can order it for and I can deal directly with him if I have any issues. I would recommend anybody locally in phoenix area give him a try



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