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dixiethecustomcamper · 05-29-2015, 10:41 AM

Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying some aftermarket goodies for my truck and was wondering if any of you have purchased anything from the company LMC truck. they sell all of the chrome side, tailgate, drip rail moldings as well as bumpers and grilles. I am more interested in the step bars and chrome fender flares that they make. I have a 1968 GMC custom camper 3/4. what fits and what doesn't? Anyone have any products from lmc that they'd like to show off? post pics!!.
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kingsolver72 · 05-29-2015, 12:26 PM

I've bought stuff from them before. Never had any problems with them,but I live an hour away. You may want to do a little research here and read some reviews. Some folks here really dislike LMC.
I don't own anything that I bought from them anymore to post pictures of their product.

**68350** · 05-29-2015, 01:04 PM

Some of their stuff is good, some isn't. I bought an upper radiator hose from them and it wasn't even close. But I've also bought a lot of good stuff from them. If you are thinking of buying factory side trim, go with Mar-K. Best quality hands down. I don't know about the wheel flares or Nerf bars though

trapdoor2 · 05-29-2015, 01:32 PM

I dunno either...but I'm pretty sure Miz Diane has plans to get to know them. We got our first catalog from LMC last night. This morning the cat looked like this.

I hope she asks Santa for it all...'cause damn!

WarMonger · 05-29-2015, 02:07 PM

I have bought a few things. Everything seems to be ok. fit good. I like it.

**leddzepp** · 05-29-2015, 02:12 PM

Hit and miss like all other big box part sellers. Classicheartbeat and GMCPaul have better quality control.

1968aj · 05-29-2015, 02:54 PM

bought a few things from them . no problem. felt obligated to buy something from them because their catalog comes in real handy.

**RenoKeene** · 05-29-2015, 04:15 PM

They do have a nice catalog for parts reference.
They do carry some small, odd stuff others don't seem to carry.
Their customer service is almost nonexistent.
I don't recommend buying large ticket items like sheet metal, grills, trim, etc., there are member vendors that are much better with that stuff.
Also buy your rubber and vinyl seals from the companies that make them like Steele, Precision, etc.
Same goes with upholstery stuff like dash pads, seat covers, door panels and the like. Go to the source for these goodies.
Keep in mind that a lot of the repop parts they carry are Chinese junk. Decent used OEM is a much better buy and you can get that stuff here on the parts board.
This is my experience with LMC, nothing more.

**Already Gone** · 05-29-2015, 04:35 PM

I see you are in London Ontario. I have bought stuff from LMC and am satisfied with what I've bought. The thing you have to consider is that because you are in Canada first off and you are probably aware of this you will be paying at todays rate around a 23/25% premium on the US verses Canadian dollar. The other thing you have to consider is that is that LMC Truck likes to ship via Couriers such as UPS, Purolator, Fed Ex etc. These courier companies charge what they call broker fees so if you buy lets say 100.00 US with of parts I'm pretty sure LMC will want 30/40 to ship them so right away your 100.00 US order turns into 125.00 CDN with the exchange and 40.00 shipping will cost you 55.00 Canadian so now your 100.00 with of parts from LMC is costing you 180.00 CDN and then when UPS shows up at your door they will want 20/25.00 in broker fees so now your right at or close to 200.00 CDN on your 100.00 US dollar order of parts. You can try Bills Truck Shop in Ontario, although I haven't bought from him I have heard good things about him. Scotts Super Trucks is in Alberta and I have bought stuff from him and his prices are reasonable.

http://www.scottssupertrucks.com/aboutus.asp

http://www.billstruckshop.com

*Fitz* · 05-29-2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dixiethecustomcamper

Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying some aftermarket goodies for my truck and was wondering if any of you have purchased anything from the company LMC truck. they sell all of the chrome side, tailgate, drip rail moldings as well as bumpers and grilles. I am more interested in the step bars and chrome fender flares that they make. I have a 1968 GMC custom camper 3/4. what fits and what doesn't? Anyone have any products from lmc that they'd like to show off? post pics!!.
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LMC Lots More Crap (from china).

68Gold/white · 05-29-2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

They do have a nice catalog for parts reference.
They do carry some small, odd stuff others don't seem to carry.
Their customer service is almost nonexistent.
I don't recommend buying large ticket items like sheet metal, grills, trim, etc., there are member vendors that are much better with that stuff.
Also buy your rubber and vinyl seals from the companies that make them like Steele, Precision, etc.
Same goes with upholstery stuff like dash pads, seat covers, door panels and the like. Go to the source for these goodies.
Keep in mind that a lot of the repop parts they carry are Chinese junk. Decent used OEM is a much better buy and you can get that stuff here on the parts board.
This is my experience with LMC, nothing more.

What upholstery sources do you recommend???

leftybass209 · 05-29-2015, 05:45 PM

My problem with LMC is the quality of some of the items they carry, and some of their prices. While I do get their catalogs and their prices seem to be coming down for certain things, overall you can pay the same price to them for a foreign made part, as you would to classic heartbeat or GMCpauls for what you KNOW will be the best fitting aftermarket part available.

Z10 · 05-29-2015, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

What upholstery sources do you recommend???

Truckseats, he's a vendor on this forum.

boynton · 05-29-2015, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Z10

Truckseats, he's a vendor on this forum.

2nd that. My 1970 Burn Victim has seats in it from him. they took a while but good quality. 2nd on the Mar-K for trim. They carry quality made products and sheet metal. If you do need aftermarket sheet metal at least make sure it is tri-plus or other reputable aftermarket company. On another note there are a lot of Billet manufactures out there but you will be giving up an arm and a leg to get some.

sduckworth13 · 05-29-2015, 10:10 PM

I don't live to far from there myself. They are terribly overpriced for alot of everything. I have only shopped at LMC on Sundays a couple of times only because Classic Parts of America is closed and I usually can't wait till Monday. I will say that LMC does sell Woodall Industries bedsides and that is the only reason I plan on buying anything from them in the near future.

DdowC20 · 05-30-2015, 07:52 AM

Anyone have any experience with Classic Truck Parts of America? They re out of Kansas City. Like four hours from me and they said five days shipping on a turn signal switch. Shoot, if I had brake lights I would drive up....
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kingsolver72 · 05-30-2015, 07:57 AM

They used to be called Chevy Duty. Been there too. They're
A bit further away from me. I bought a bumper
and some other stuff. I was happy with my purchases.

kingsolver72 · 05-30-2015, 08:01 AM

Manes is a good place in the K.C. area they even have original stuff too. Family owned. I like the people there. I haven't done much business with then though...even further away.

**Grumpy old man** · 05-30-2015, 08:11 AM

Hi , I haven't seen anyone mention the truck shop in Ca

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

They seem to have great prices and a lot of stuff some of the others don't carry ? and free shipping for orders over $350.00 which isn't hard to do anymore .

hilandr452 · 05-30-2015, 10:26 AM

I'm not sure about LMC, but I wouldn't use Brothers. I bought a front bumper from them 5 years ago and it's showing rust spots already. In Colorado!

brimc · 05-30-2015, 11:04 AM

There is an LMC dealer in London Ont. I was curious about this also.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-30-2015, 01:25 PM

At this point I'm sold on Manes and Classic Heartbeat. No doubt there are some other good ones. Personally, I wouldn't buy from LMC unless I had to. IMO, their best feature is their part references.

**68bowtie** · 05-30-2015, 05:05 PM

i always keep an lmc catalog around for the detailed part blow-up diagrams...

**Elliot949** · 05-30-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dixiethecustomcamper

Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying some aftermarket goodies for my truck and was wondering if any of you have purchased anything from the company LMC truck. they sell all of the chrome side, tailgate, drip rail moldings as well as bumpers and grilles. I am more interested in the step bars and chrome fender flares that they make. I have a 1968 GMC custom camper 3/4. what fits and what doesn't? Anyone have any products from lmc that they'd like to show off? post pics!!.
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Best aftermarket Side trim is Made and sold by Mar-K in Oklahoma City... LMC is a little higher on their prices than their competitor in Kansas City... I have bought almost 100% of my parts from Classic Parts Of America... They have better pricing better shipping and WAY better customer Service...

This has just been my experience someone else may have a different opinion... I have spent well over 6000.00 with Classic Parts of America over the last 4 years...

Blue GMC · 05-30-2015, 10:33 PM

I bought emergency stuff from LMC as I have had problems with Victoria British when I restored my MGB. Will have to check out Manes as haven't found out about them yet. For all my big items i used GMC Paul and had was very happy. Had one problem with a part from him and he took care of it fast with no issues. Go with board vendors they have a vested interest in these trucks and are not about the cheapest supplier.

05-29-2015, 10:41 AM	#1
dixiethecustomcamper Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: london ontario Posts: 6	Lmc truck Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying some aftermarket goodies for my truck and was wondering if any of you have purchased anything from the company LMC truck. they sell all of the chrome side, tailgate, drip rail moldings as well as bumpers and grilles. I am more interested in the step bars and chrome fender flares that they make. I have a 1968 GMC custom camper 3/4. what fits and what doesn't? Anyone have any products from lmc that they'd like to show off? post pics!!. Posted via Mobile Device

05-29-2015, 12:26 PM	#2
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Re: Lmc truck I've bought stuff from them before. Never had any problems with them,but I live an hour away. You may want to do a little research here and read some reviews. Some folks here really dislike LMC. I don't own anything that I bought from them anymore to post pictures of their product. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

05-29-2015, 01:04 PM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Lmc truck Some of their stuff is good, some isn't. I bought an upper radiator hose from them and it wasn't even close. But I've also bought a lot of good stuff from them. If you are thinking of buying factory side trim, go with Mar-K. Best quality hands down. I don't know about the wheel flares or Nerf bars though __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

05-29-2015, 01:32 PM	#4
trapdoor2 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 37	Re: Lmc truck I dunno either...but I'm pretty sure Miz Diane has plans to get to know them. We got our first catalog from LMC last night. This morning the cat looked like this. I hope she asks Santa for it all...'cause damn! __________________ ===Marc '55 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 76R '69 Chevy C-10 CST/10 396 LWB, auto, air, PS (PB soon!)

05-29-2015, 02:07 PM	#5
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: Lmc truck I have bought a few things. Everything seems to be ok. fit good. I like it. __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

05-29-2015, 02:12 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Lmc truck Hit and miss like all other big box part sellers. Classicheartbeat and GMCPaul have better quality control. __________________ 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 RIP FleetsidePaul

05-29-2015, 02:54 PM	#7
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Lmc truck bought a few things from them . no problem. felt obligated to buy something from them because their catalog comes in real handy.

05-29-2015, 04:15 PM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Lmc truck They do have a nice catalog for parts reference. They do carry some small, odd stuff others don't seem to carry. Their customer service is almost nonexistent. I don't recommend buying large ticket items like sheet metal, grills, trim, etc., there are member vendors that are much better with that stuff. Also buy your rubber and vinyl seals from the companies that make them like Steele, Precision, etc. Same goes with upholstery stuff like dash pads, seat covers, door panels and the like. Go to the source for these goodies. Keep in mind that a lot of the repop parts they carry are Chinese junk. Decent used OEM is a much better buy and you can get that stuff here on the parts board. This is my experience with LMC, nothing more. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

05-29-2015, 04:35 PM	#9
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Lmc truck I see you are in London Ontario. I have bought stuff from LMC and am satisfied with what I've bought. The thing you have to consider is that because you are in Canada first off and you are probably aware of this you will be paying at todays rate around a 23/25% premium on the US verses Canadian dollar. The other thing you have to consider is that is that LMC Truck likes to ship via Couriers such as UPS, Purolator, Fed Ex etc. These courier companies charge what they call broker fees so if you buy lets say 100.00 US with of parts I'm pretty sure LMC will want 30/40 to ship them so right away your 100.00 US order turns into 125.00 CDN with the exchange and 40.00 shipping will cost you 55.00 Canadian so now your 100.00 with of parts from LMC is costing you 180.00 CDN and then when UPS shows up at your door they will want 20/25.00 in broker fees so now your right at or close to 200.00 CDN on your 100.00 US dollar order of parts. You can try Bills Truck Shop in Ontario, although I haven't bought from him I have heard good things about him. Scotts Super Trucks is in Alberta and I have bought stuff from him and his prices are reasonable. http://www.scottssupertrucks.com/aboutus.asp http://www.billstruckshop.com __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-29-2015, 05:45 PM	#12
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Lmc truck My problem with LMC is the quality of some of the items they carry, and some of their prices. While I do get their catalogs and their prices seem to be coming down for certain things, overall you can pay the same price to them for a foreign made part, as you would to classic heartbeat or GMCpauls for what you KNOW will be the best fitting aftermarket part available.

05-29-2015, 10:10 PM	#15
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Lmc truck I don't live to far from there myself. They are terribly overpriced for alot of everything. I have only shopped at LMC on Sundays a couple of times only because Classic Parts of America is closed and I usually can't wait till Monday. I will say that LMC does sell Woodall Industries bedsides and that is the only reason I plan on buying anything from them in the near future. __________________ Scott

05-30-2015, 07:52 AM	#16
DdowC20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston, MO Posts: 33	Re: Lmc truck Anyone have any experience with Classic Truck Parts of America? They re out of Kansas City. Like four hours from me and they said five days shipping on a turn signal switch. Shoot, if I had brake lights I would drive up.... Posted via Mobile Device

05-30-2015, 07:57 AM	#17
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Re: Lmc truck They used to be called Chevy Duty. Been there too. They're A bit further away from me. I bought a bumper and some other stuff. I was happy with my purchases. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

05-30-2015, 08:01 AM	#18
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Re: Lmc truck Manes is a good place in the K.C. area they even have original stuff too. Family owned. I like the people there. I haven't done much business with then though...even further away. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

05-30-2015, 08:11 AM	#19
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Lmc truck Hi , I haven't seen anyone mention the truck shop in Ca http://www.truckandcarshop.com/ They seem to have great prices and a lot of stuff some of the others don't carry ? and free shipping for orders over $350.00 which isn't hard to do anymore . Last edited by Grumpy old man; 05-30-2015 at 08:22 AM.



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05-30-2015, 10:26 AM	#20
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Lmc truck I'm not sure about LMC, but I wouldn't use Brothers. I bought a front bumper from them 5 years ago and it's showing rust spots already. In Colorado! __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

05-30-2015, 11:04 AM	#21
brimc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Lowell, Ontario, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Lmc truck There is an LMC dealer in London Ont. I was curious about this also. __________________ BRIAN 1986 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 12 Valve CUMMINS P Pumped Intercooled/Getrag360/Divorced NP205/10B/14BFF Detroit Locker - DD Canadian Winter Beater. My Chevrolet CUMMINS Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=585509

05-30-2015, 01:25 PM	#22
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Lmc truck At this point I'm sold on Manes and Classic Heartbeat. No doubt there are some other good ones. Personally, I wouldn't buy from LMC unless I had to. IMO, their best feature is their part references. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

05-30-2015, 05:05 PM	#23
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: Lmc truck i always keep an lmc catalog around for the detailed part blow-up diagrams... __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

05-30-2015, 10:33 PM	#25
Blue GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 384	Re: Lmc truck I bought emergency stuff from LMC as I have had problems with Victoria British when I restored my MGB. Will have to check out Manes as haven't found out about them yet. For all my big items i used GMC Paul and had was very happy. Had one problem with a part from him and he took care of it fast with no issues. Go with board vendors they have a vested interest in these trucks and are not about the cheapest supplier.

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