How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 08-31-2014, 08:00 PM

I need some misc parts that aren't rare (ie: not metric speed warning) but that also aren't reproduced. For example I need a seat adjuster knob, but no one has ever answered my or others' WTB ads.

So I figure I need to be more proactive and directly ask people that are parting out trucks, but I don't want to spam every vendor... are there vendor members known to part out a lot of trucks?

Thanks,
Dave

**lolife99** · 08-31-2014, 08:05 PM

Contact member teeitup.
He is always parting out these trucks.
SUPER guy to deal with.

**TBONE1964** · 08-31-2014, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

I need some misc parts that aren't rare (ie: not metric speed warning) but that also aren't reproduced. For example I need a seat adjuster knob, but no one has ever answered my or others' WTB ads.

So I figure I need to be more proactive and directly ask people that are parting out trucks, but I don't want to spam every vendor... are there vendor members known to part out a lot of trucks?

Thanks,
Dave

Dave,

3 come to mind instantly

All board members here.

tll74
teeitup
t korinek

If one of these 3 guys don't have what you need, you probably won't find it.

One thing to remember is these guys are usually very busy and don't look at WTB threads. I am sure any of them can help you.

Good luck,
Tom

davepl · 08-31-2014, 08:38 PM

Thanks folks! I found Brothers has a seat knob (listed for bench but some have said its the same for buckets), but there are still a lot of random stuff I need, so appreciate the pointer in the right direction.

kcsa75 · 08-31-2014, 08:43 PM

What Tom said...You also might check with Cash3481 and Specialtyretail.

You also might check with Bob. He lives a couple miles from me and parts a lot of trucks.
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/4616664013.html

**specialtyretail** · 08-31-2014, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

I need some misc parts that aren't rare (ie: not metric speed warning) but that also aren't reproduced. For example I need a seat adjuster knob, but no one has ever answered my or others' WTB ads.

So I figure I need to be more proactive and directly ask people that are parting out trucks, but I don't want to spam every vendor... are there vendor members known to part out a lot of trucks?

Thanks,
Dave

Hey Dave. If I can ever help you with anything do not hesitate to contact me. I never think about the wtb section, may need to rethink that. Al of the guys mentioned in the previous posts are really good to deal with and super sharp on these trucks. Remember, it doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks, Fred.

no1udknow · 08-31-2014, 11:06 PM

AI found a local dismantler for our body style truck. I can pm you his info. I got a chance to go up and see his operation. Lots of great parts and tje guy knows his stuff. He said he had been a member but I would rather pm his info. I don't wish to earn any heat from the mods for posting it up.

**BC10** · 09-01-2014, 02:18 AM

Good info, subscibed.

**Cash3481** · 09-01-2014, 08:12 AM

Thanks Willie for the endorsement.

davepl,
Many people that part trucks also work on their trucks too so it hard to see what everyone needs in the WTB section. When we are parting trucks it becomes VERY difficult to just pack and ship out parts and keep it all straight.
I'm not making excuses for not seeing your add just adding to the conversation.
I hope you find what you need, I'll try to do better at checking that section moore often too.
Good luck with your build!

teeitup · 09-01-2014, 08:24 AM

Davepl, the seat knob, buying new was your best bet, they do not come off very easy. Sorry for not checking the WTB section, as was said above its gets a little busy doing our for sale threads. This board is a great place and alot of super guys on here. I'll try to help if I have anything you need.
Thanks to you other guys for the nice words about us vendors!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**CUSTOM/10** · 09-01-2014, 08:59 AM

Dave,

The parts board can get very busy and your thread will get pushed back a page or two very quickly and out of sight. I would suggest sending a PM with a list of parts your looking for to some of these guys listed above. I bought parts from many of these guys over the yrs and have had great success and great dealings with most all of them !

Tll74
T korinek
Teeitup

Are three of the best I have delt with, and there's many others!

Gary

67-4x4 · 09-01-2014, 08:59 PM

Contact Tom tll74 he is close to you good guy to deal with he has everything

08-31-2014, 08:00 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? I need some misc parts that aren't rare (ie: not metric speed warning) but that also aren't reproduced. For example I need a seat adjuster knob, but no one has ever answered my or others' WTB ads. So I figure I need to be more proactive and directly ask people that are parting out trucks, but I don't want to spam every vendor... are there vendor members known to part out a lot of trucks? Thanks, Dave __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-31-2014, 08:05 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? Contact member teeitup. He is always parting out these trucks. SUPER guy to deal with. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-31-2014, 08:38 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? Thanks folks! I found Brothers has a seat knob (listed for bench but some have said its the same for buckets), but there are still a lot of random stuff I need, so appreciate the pointer in the right direction. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-31-2014, 08:43 PM	#5
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? What Tom said...You also might check with Cash3481 and Specialtyretail. You also might check with Bob. He lives a couple miles from me and parts a lot of trucks. http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/4616664013.html __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

08-31-2014, 11:06 PM	#7
no1udknow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 696	Re: How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? AI found a local dismantler for our body style truck. I can pm you his info. I got a chance to go up and see his operation. Lots of great parts and tje guy knows his stuff. He said he had been a member but I would rather pm his info. I don't wish to earn any heat from the mods for posting it up. __________________ Built not bought! My dad always tried to convince me HEI was pointless! Welding is a lot like sex, you don't have to be great with the rod as long as you thoroughly prep the surface and your good at grinding My build : 68 C10 Short Bed Conversion

09-01-2014, 02:18 AM	#8
BC10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 493	Re: How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? Good info, subscibed.

09-01-2014, 08:12 AM	#9
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? Thanks Willie for the endorsement. davepl, Many people that part trucks also work on their trucks too so it hard to see what everyone needs in the WTB section. When we are parting trucks it becomes VERY difficult to just pack and ship out parts and keep it all straight. I'm not making excuses for not seeing your add just adding to the conversation. I hope you find what you need, I'll try to do better at checking that section moore often too. Good luck with your build! __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

09-01-2014, 08:24 AM	#10
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? Davepl, the seat knob, buying new was your best bet, they do not come off very easy. Sorry for not checking the WTB section, as was said above its gets a little busy doing our for sale threads. This board is a great place and alot of super guys on here. I'll try to help if I have anything you need. Thanks to you other guys for the nice words about us vendors!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

09-01-2014, 08:59 AM	#11
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,854	Re: How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? Dave, The parts board can get very busy and your thread will get pushed back a page or two very quickly and out of sight. I would suggest sending a PM with a list of parts your looking for to some of these guys listed above. I bought parts from many of these guys over the yrs and have had great success and great dealings with most all of them ! Tll74 T korinek Teeitup Are three of the best I have delt with, and there's many others! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

09-01-2014, 08:59 PM	#12
67-4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: moon twp pa Posts: 187	Re: How do I reach vendors that are parting out trucks? Contact Tom tll74 he is close to you good guy to deal with he has everything



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