looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hellbent72 · 05-17-2013, 02:29 PM

I am needing a good source for after market parts. Where do you guys order great parts from.
So far the few parts I have gotten from LMC have not fit and are cheap like my back up light assemblys I got today very cheap and worse yet bulbs will not turn inside them the retaing groves are to deep.

My local shop bowtie bits is always out of the part I need and can never get a date it will be in stock they say call in a few weeks and when I do they tell me they sold out 20 mins before I called.
Worse yet there store hrs change at will.

Who has good quality parts. Please help.
I'm looking for back up lamp assembelys
Thanks guys I need a good source
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**leddzepp** · 05-17-2013, 02:43 PM

Wes at Classic Heartbeat, or GMCPaul

Dova · 05-17-2013, 02:43 PM

Classic Parts of America has been good with all the parts that i've ordered through them. Pretty good prices too.

**Ironhorse** · 05-17-2013, 02:51 PM

I totally agree on NOT using Bowtie Bits for your parts purchases. I tried him several years ago and every time I was in for parts he acted like he was doing my such a favor to even help or look up a part. Really needs to work on his people skills in my opiniion. Would have to agree on Wes from Classic Heartbeat, GMC Paul and I have also used Classic Industries located in Ok City south of us.

I'm some what local to you just down the road south in Wellington.

fatboy43 · 05-17-2013, 07:32 PM

I use Kenny's Trucks. Its in mounds OK. They deal in new and used parts.

1972SUPERSB · 05-17-2013, 09:12 PM

I use classic parts a lot. Great parts and prices and quick shipping.
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hellbent72 · 05-17-2013, 09:36 PM

Thank you all for the sources that helps a ton.
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hellbent72 · 05-17-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

I totally agree on NOT using Bowtie Bits for your parts purchases. I tried him several years ago and every time I was in for parts he acted like he was doing my such a favor to even help or look up a part. Really needs to work on his people skills in my opiniion. Would have to agree on Wes from Classic Heartbeat, GMC Paul and I have also used Classic Industries located in Ok City south of us.

I'm some what local to you just down the road south in Wellington.

That's funny you say that...lmao. every time I get back from there my fiance has to hear my rant about that for hrs..lol
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**special-K** · 05-17-2013, 10:12 PM

You never said what parts you are looking for. It's too broad of a question to answer. I get parts from different sources depending on what it is and who has the best.

hellbent72 · 05-17-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

You never said what parts you are looking for. It's too broad of a question to answer. I get parts from different sources depending on what it is and who has the best.

Back up lamp assemblys, housing light socket and pig tail
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cheyenne shortstep · 05-18-2013, 11:32 AM

Get good used OEM parts whenever possible, reverse light housings with pigtails are plentiful. There are plenty of us that part out these trucks, and you can support the US economy rather than a foreign country.

hellbent72 · 05-19-2013, 12:03 PM

Fixed the part. I just drilled out the old back up light socket and bought a socket and placed it in its spot. Cost 5 bucks from the parts store. Now I find out my reverse switch in my brand new hurst is bad...lol
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05-17-2013, 02:29 PM	#1
hellbent72 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: wichita ks Posts: 100	looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! I am needing a good source for after market parts. Where do you guys order great parts from. So far the few parts I have gotten from LMC have not fit and are cheap like my back up light assemblys I got today very cheap and worse yet bulbs will not turn inside them the retaing groves are to deep. My local shop bowtie bits is always out of the part I need and can never get a date it will be in stock they say call in a few weeks and when I do they tell me they sold out 20 mins before I called. Worse yet there store hrs change at will. Who has good quality parts. Please help. I'm looking for back up lamp assembelys Thanks guys I need a good source Posted via Mobile Device

05-17-2013, 02:43 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! Wes at Classic Heartbeat, or GMCPaul __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-17-2013, 02:43 PM	#3
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! Classic Parts of America has been good with all the parts that i've ordered through them. Pretty good prices too.

05-17-2013, 02:51 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,152	Re: looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! I totally agree on NOT using Bowtie Bits for your parts purchases. I tried him several years ago and every time I was in for parts he acted like he was doing my such a favor to even help or look up a part. Really needs to work on his people skills in my opiniion. Would have to agree on Wes from Classic Heartbeat, GMC Paul and I have also used Classic Industries located in Ok City south of us. I'm some what local to you just down the road south in Wellington. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

05-17-2013, 07:32 PM	#5
fatboy43 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fort cobb ,ok Posts: 63	Re: looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! I use Kenny's Trucks. Its in mounds OK. They deal in new and used parts.

05-17-2013, 09:12 PM	#6
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! I use classic parts a lot. Great parts and prices and quick shipping. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

05-17-2013, 09:36 PM	#7
hellbent72 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: wichita ks Posts: 100	Re: looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! Thank you all for the sources that helps a ton. Posted via Mobile Device

05-17-2013, 10:12 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! You never said what parts you are looking for. It's too broad of a question to answer. I get parts from different sources depending on what it is and who has the best. __________________ "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 ~

05-18-2013, 11:32 AM	#11
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! Get good used OEM parts whenever possible, reverse light housings with pigtails are plentiful. There are plenty of us that part out these trucks, and you can support the US economy rather than a foreign country.

05-19-2013, 12:03 PM	#12
hellbent72 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: wichita ks Posts: 100	Re: looking for Quality oem after market parts...please help!!! Fixed the part. I just drilled out the old back up light socket and bought a socket and placed it in its spot. Cost 5 bucks from the parts store. Now I find out my reverse switch in my brand new hurst is bad...lol Posted via Mobile Device



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