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

[Liz]

Thank you for the heads up Paul.

[Phuloi68]

Having just retired from U S Steel in Gary Ind. I can attest to the fact the prices are skyrocketing upward. H#ll, with the price of gas and steel going so high, anyone restoring their truck might find they can't afford to drive it.

[ALASKA ALUMINUM BEAR]

hi again paul
i am in desperate need to get some things chromed---i do not need show chrome done on these roof bracket parts as much as i need a quick turnaround---i can get them out of here in the next few days-2 day expess-if you can turn me onto someome that can chrome them and have them back in a fairly short time.....i am in a bind-as no one here in alaska really chromes and the only one who does takes 2 -3 months to do your job,,,,,please can you send me a place to go to---and a big thanks for all the help you have given the bear project these past 4 years.......
please let me know---or does anyone at all know..

alaskan aluminum bear
john

[GMCPaul]

John "alaskan aluminum bear" look to Canada for a chrome shop. Chroming prices are about 1/2 the price in Canada as in the USA. I don't know of any specific shops but I'm sure if youpost on the boards your need one of our Canadian members will be able to advise you.
GMCPaul