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ratfreak888 · 06-18-2003, 10:38 PM

has anyone else had problems ordering thru jc whitney

hobby67stepside · 06-18-2003, 10:40 PM

No, and if parts aren't right there's no return problem.

oldsub86 · 06-18-2003, 11:04 PM

Ordered stuff and it came but some of it was real junk and I sent it back. I got a chrome bumper for my 86 Suburban and it was real, real bad. They must have had some offshore outfit make it out of rusted junk using nothing but a hammer. It was so rough you wouldn't have wanted to try to smooth it out even if it was not chromed and you planned to paint it. I don't know why they sent it out because they must have known it would be coming back. Apart from that, no problem. They took stuff back without arguing. I did get a plastic aftermarket grill for the same truck that was fine.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-18-2003, 11:19 PM

id sooner go without than order fromt hem therye a scam artist selling inferior junk

bpmcgee · 06-18-2003, 11:35 PM

I've found that lately about all they have is "La Cucaracha" horns and aero-style kits for ricers.

I'm glad they decided not to renew my catalog "subscription."

Brian

GMC Jim · 06-18-2003, 11:46 PM

I have ordered occasionally from J.C. Whitney for the past 20 years or so.....In general I have found the products they sell are quite satisfactory in quality and price.... The few times I was not satisfied...had no problem returning the item and in a few cases they were able to substitue the item for one of better quality for no additional charge.....Of course, quality can change with any company dependant upon their sources............Jim

Pont · 06-19-2003, 01:54 AM

I've looked through their catalogs over the past 20+ years but never ordered anything from them until about a week ago. I order new Silverado body mouldings for my dads 84 K10 for Fathers Day. They arrived in good time, the quality looks good and the price was more than fair. To buy the moulding locally was $108.95 for 34 feet. I bought the same from JC Whitney for $65.99

cdowns · 06-19-2003, 05:40 AM

the bottom line is you generally get what you pay for , i've ordered stuff from them they have a good tracking system for orders and excellent return policy. your not going to get NOS or mint GM parts but on quite a few things they carry are from magor manufactures!! can't help but notice he didn't say what exactly he ordered or what was wrong with it!!!!

Warbones · 06-19-2003, 09:52 AM

Nice avatar. How did you get it to move with the different pictures?

Maximum Overdrive · 06-19-2003, 10:01 AM

Ordering from JC whitney is pretty much hit or miss. About 16 years ago I ordered some "Custom" fit molded floor carpet for my 69 GMC. This thing was nothing but JUNK! It was to big in some areas and too short in other areas and was not "molded" at all like their add said. Hell I could have got a better fitting piece of shag carpet at the local carpet mart! I ordered a rocker panel for my 70 GMC about 8 years ago and was impressed with the quality and perfect fit of it. I have ordered a few other little things and was satisfied with most of the parts. It seems someof their stuff is decent for the price while other stuff is plain junk.

XXL · 06-19-2003, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bpmcgee
I've found that lately about all they have is "La Cucaracha" horns

Thanks for the tip! I've been looking for a good source for these!!

Kenneth

Longhorn Man · 06-19-2003, 03:51 PM

I have bought 5 items, and other then the chrome bumper on my wife's old daily driver flaking off (in 2 very small spots) within 5 years, I have been very pleased with them.
I will say that you have to be very carefull of what you get, if it looks like junk in the book, it probably is junk.
I'd buy from them before I'd buy from LMC.

J.Lance · 06-19-2003, 04:31 PM

Just ordered a dual exhaust kit last week. Haven't received it yet but I'm hoping for the best. States that it is 2 1/4" mandrel bent aluminized and they want less than half of what the local shop wanted including shipping. Figured I couldn't go too far wrong but the verdict is still out as they have not shipped as of yet.

sbc350gearhead · 06-19-2003, 04:47 PM

I have only bought from J.C. Whitney once and I was satisfied. A friend of mine was looking for fiberglass fenders for his beetle. He called an in-town manufacturer and asked about the price. He then found them at J.C. whitney and ordered them at half the price quoted by the local manufacturer. When they arrived, he found out that they had been ordered by whitney from the local place and shipped straight from the local place to his house..........for half the price.

Longhorn Man · 06-19-2003, 08:45 PM

Hey J.Lance, let me know how that comes out if you will please.

06-18-2003, 10:38 PM	#1
ratfreak888 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 104	jc whitney sucks has anyone else had problems ordering thru jc whitney

06-18-2003, 11:04 PM	#3
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	Ordered stuff and it came but some of it was real junk and I sent it back. I got a chrome bumper for my 86 Suburban and it was real, real bad. They must have had some offshore outfit make it out of rusted junk using nothing but a hammer. It was so rough you wouldn't have wanted to try to smooth it out even if it was not chromed and you planned to paint it. I don't know why they sent it out because they must have known it would be coming back. Apart from that, no problem. They took stuff back without arguing. I did get a plastic aftermarket grill for the same truck that was fine. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

06-18-2003, 11:19 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,284	id sooner go without than order fromt hem therye a scam artist selling inferior junk __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-18-2003, 11:46 PM	#6
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	I have ordered occasionally from J.C. Whitney for the past 20 years or so.....In general I have found the products they sell are quite satisfactory in quality and price.... The few times I was not satisfied...had no problem returning the item and in a few cases they were able to substitue the item for one of better quality for no additional charge.....Of course, quality can change with any company dependant upon their sources............Jim __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

06-19-2003, 01:54 AM	#7
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I've looked through their catalogs over the past 20+ years but never ordered anything from them until about a week ago. I order new Silverado body mouldings for my dads 84 K10 for Fathers Day. They arrived in good time, the quality looks good and the price was more than fair. To buy the moulding locally was $108.95 for 34 feet. I bought the same from JC Whitney for $65.99 __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

06-18-2003, 10:40 PM	#2
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	No, and if parts aren't right there's no return problem.

06-18-2003, 11:35 PM	#5
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	I've found that lately about all they have is "La Cucaracha" horns and aero-style kits for ricers. I'm glad they decided not to renew my catalog "subscription." Brian

06-19-2003, 05:40 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	the bottom line is you generally get what you pay for , i've ordered stuff from them they have a good tracking system for orders and excellent return policy. your not going to get NOS or mint GM parts but on quite a few things they carry are from magor manufactures!! can't help but notice he didn't say what exactly he ordered or what was wrong with it!!!! __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-19-2003, 09:52 AM	#9
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	GMC Jim Nice avatar. How did you get it to move with the different pictures? __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

06-19-2003, 10:01 AM	#10
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Ordering from JC whitney is pretty much hit or miss. About 16 years ago I ordered some "Custom" fit molded floor carpet for my 69 GMC. This thing was nothing but JUNK! It was to big in some areas and too short in other areas and was not "molded" at all like their add said. Hell I could have got a better fitting piece of shag carpet at the local carpet mart! I ordered a rocker panel for my 70 GMC about 8 years ago and was impressed with the quality and perfect fit of it. I have ordered a few other little things and was satisfied with most of the parts. It seems someof their stuff is decent for the price while other stuff is plain junk.

06-19-2003, 03:51 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have bought 5 items, and other then the chrome bumper on my wife's old daily driver flaking off (in 2 very small spots) within 5 years, I have been very pleased with them. I will say that you have to be very carefull of what you get, if it looks like junk in the book, it probably is junk. I'd buy from them before I'd buy from LMC.

06-19-2003, 04:31 PM	#13
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	Just ordered a dual exhaust kit last week. Haven't received it yet but I'm hoping for the best. States that it is 2 1/4" mandrel bent aluminized and they want less than half of what the local shop wanted including shipping. Figured I couldn't go too far wrong but the verdict is still out as they have not shipped as of yet.

06-19-2003, 04:47 PM	#14
sbc350gearhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,413	I have only bought from J.C. Whitney once and I was satisfied. A friend of mine was looking for fiberglass fenders for his beetle. He called an in-town manufacturer and asked about the price. He then found them at J.C. whitney and ordered them at half the price quoted by the local manufacturer. When they arrived, he found out that they had been ordered by whitney from the local place and shipped straight from the local place to his house..........for half the price.

06-19-2003, 08:45 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Hey J.Lance, let me know how that comes out if you will please.



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