Got my LMC catalog...... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Zumo · 03-08-2002, 04:28 PM

Man I don't know if it's because the pictures or what, but LMC seems to have everything. All you need is a frame with suspension, drive train and a cab and you could build a whole truck from this catalog.

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Zumo
1968 C10 LWB My Website

**COBALT** · 03-08-2002, 04:40 PM

Too bad everything they have is expensive as hell.

The catalog is cool, with the assembly diagrams and everything, but once you get to the real specific parts where there could be a lot of variance (like differentials) their eye for detail starts to slip a bit.

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'69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed!
'69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast).
Seattle, WA.

*See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com!

Zumo · 03-08-2002, 05:07 PM

Yes I did notice the prices are a little pricy compared to others.

70 Jimmy · 03-08-2002, 05:51 PM

I use mine as a reference, then I call one of the parts guys on the board. They are usually cheaper anyway.

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"KEEP IT DOWN!"
70 Jimmy 454 2wd
56 GMC Big Window

Longhorn Man · 03-08-2002, 06:10 PM

Yup, referance mostly, although I have purchased from them with pretty good luck so far.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

gmc383 · 03-08-2002, 06:50 PM

I bought a couple of their bed halves for 200 bucks and replaced my metal floor. I was happy with the results. However, for the most part they are expensive, and their phone order folks are about as helpful as a chapped arse. My two bits.

Spoof · 03-08-2002, 07:01 PM

I wonder if they pay much attention to the wide variation in parts quality, I feel better with a smaller supplier who can speak from experience as to the quality of the parts. The catalog is fantastic tho.

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71 GMC 2500 Custom Camper
71 GMC Suburban 1500 Super Custom
http://www.able-bravo.com

**COBALT** · 03-08-2002, 07:46 PM

Me too.

I once called LMC about a part. I had a question about actual dimensions, and the woman on the phone told me to expect an answer to my single, very simple question within 48 hours by a "technical expert". That was after they refused to talk to me unless I had a part number (I left the catalog at home).

Two days later this guy (who was actually very nice) calls me up to tell me the dimensions of the part. Of course, by then I didn't need it any more...

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'69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed!
'69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast).
Seattle, WA.

*See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com!

**70cst** · 03-09-2002, 12:47 AM

The two suppliers that I have had the best luck is GMCPauls and Classic Heartbeat. They know Chevy/GMC trucks and are always helpful. And they are very price competitive. My .0002 worth.
Regards,
Dewayne 70cst

kevin67c10 · 03-09-2002, 07:52 AM

The best thing the LMC catalog is for is when you forget how to put your truck back together!!

Once you figure out what part you need, check out Classic Heartbeat, and the part should always be cheaper..

Kevin http://www.trumantruck.com/

gonebad2 · 01-25-2004, 01:14 AM

Seems I'm like everyone else here. I use it for reference too but never buy from them. The smaller vendors are way better to deal with. Not just on price, I prefer the one on one customer service and knowledge they provide. Plus I strongly believe in supporting the small business man whenever I can.

Tx Firefighter · 01-25-2004, 01:35 AM

Support your board vendors!

All of our vendors on here are guys down in the trenches like us. They read the forum and answer questions because they know what they're talking about. LMC does not. LMC is mainly a British car parts company.

dinnut · 01-25-2004, 01:47 AM

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Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
Support your board vendors!

All of our vendors on here are guys down in the trenches like us. They read the forum and answer questions because they know what they're talking about. LMC does not. LMC is mainly a British car parts company.

i like his answer! if i talk to a vendor about a part here on the board, they will tell me who they got it from how much, how much to ship and if its what i need.... i like that!

i have never liked calling a place and all you get is a bunch of recordings. when my cable modem quit working, i called the cable company, which led me too their broadband dept, which led me to earthlink, and hit the button for tech support and the recording told me to call my cable company...?????
so i call hit whatever i can so i can talk to an actual person, then i ask for a specific dept and tell them what happened

03-08-2002, 04:28 PM	#1
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Got my LMC catalog...... Man I don't know if it's because the pictures or what, but LMC seems to have everything. All you need is a frame with suspension, drive train and a cab and you could build a whole truck from this catalog. ------------------ Zumo 1968 C10 LWB My Website __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

03-08-2002, 04:40 PM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Too bad everything they have is expensive as hell. The catalog is cool, with the assembly diagrams and everything, but once you get to the real specific parts where there could be a lot of variance (like differentials) their eye for detail starts to slip a bit. ------------------ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed! '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast). Seattle, WA. *See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com! __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

03-08-2002, 05:07 PM	#3
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Yes I did notice the prices are a little pricy compared to others. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

03-08-2002, 05:51 PM	#4
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	I use mine as a reference, then I call one of the parts guys on the board. They are usually cheaper anyway. ------------------ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

03-08-2002, 07:01 PM	#7
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	I wonder if they pay much attention to the wide variation in parts quality, I feel better with a smaller supplier who can speak from experience as to the quality of the parts. The catalog is fantastic tho. ------------------ 71 GMC 2500 Custom Camper 71 GMC Suburban 1500 Super Custom http://www.able-bravo.com __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

03-08-2002, 06:10 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Yup, referance mostly, although I have purchased from them with pretty good luck so far. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-08-2002, 06:50 PM	#6
gmc383 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 381	I bought a couple of their bed halves for 200 bucks and replaced my metal floor. I was happy with the results. However, for the most part they are expensive, and their phone order folks are about as helpful as a chapped arse. My two bits.

03-08-2002, 07:46 PM	#8
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Me too. I once called LMC about a part. I had a question about actual dimensions, and the woman on the phone told me to expect an answer to my single, very simple question within 48 hours by a "technical expert". That was after they refused to talk to me unless I had a part number (I left the catalog at home). Two days later this guy (who was actually very nice) calls me up to tell me the dimensions of the part. Of course, by then I didn't need it any more... ------------------ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed! '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast). Seattle, WA. *See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com! __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

03-09-2002, 12:47 AM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,371	The two suppliers that I have had the best luck is GMCPauls and Classic Heartbeat. They know Chevy/GMC trucks and are always helpful. And they are very price competitive. My .0002 worth. Regards, Dewayne 70cst __________________ 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!

03-09-2002, 07:52 AM	#10
kevin67c10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, US Posts: 65	The best thing the LMC catalog is for is when you forget how to put your truck back together!! Once you figure out what part you need, check out Classic Heartbeat, and the part should always be cheaper.. Kevin http://www.trumantruck.com/ __________________ Kevin T. Smith 1967 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside Truck "The Truman" - http://www.trumantruck.com/

01-25-2004, 01:14 AM	#11
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Seems I'm like everyone else here. I use it for reference too but never buy from them. The smaller vendors are way better to deal with. Not just on price, I prefer the one on one customer service and knowledge they provide. Plus I strongly believe in supporting the small business man whenever I can. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-25-2004, 01:35 AM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Support your board vendors! All of our vendors on here are guys down in the trenches like us. They read the forum and answer questions because they know what they're talking about. LMC does not. LMC is mainly a British car parts company. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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