Local to you Parts Suppliers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MattPSU · 06-30-2017, 08:16 AM

We all know the big parts suppliers for our trucks - LMC, Brother's, Classic Industries, etc. But who else uses a local to you company? I pick up a lot of stuff from Tommy's Pickup Parts in Shelby, NC. He knows his stuff and keeps a nice size inventory.

I'm guessing Wes at Classic Heartbeat and GMC Paul's is the same for you guys in Washington and Indiana.

I'm just curious who else has a local source for parts.

OhioDan · 06-30-2017, 08:23 AM

Restoration World
Huber Heights, Ohio.
About 2 miles from me.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-30-2017, 08:37 AM

Tommys up in Shelby, NPD in Charlotte (I use them almost exclusively for Mustang parts),
and we have Goodmark down in Atlanta. Southern Rods and Parts is just a few miles from me, but they sell mostly accessory stuff and don't keep a ton of inventory.

Joseph2001 · 06-30-2017, 08:44 AM

Still looking for a place in this Small town, Burkville VA. There's a Napa but its too expensive and never has what we need. There's a little auto shop that always has classic cars and trucks in and out all the time, I'll have to stop and talk to him. Seeing as im 60 miles from any big city

02_GMC_97_FIII · 06-30-2017, 08:51 AM

TC's Truck Parts - he's out of northern WI. Does a loop through all the local shows. (Iola, Jefferson, Elkhorn)

1SG.Rob · 06-30-2017, 09:52 AM

As you said, Wes up at Classic Heartbeat for me. Picked up a radiator from him on Tuesday and heading up there in a couple weeks for a wiring harness.

**HO455** · 06-30-2017, 09:52 AM

Dan's Classic Chevrolet is my first choice, and then Old Car Parts, Chevy Metal, and Super Chevy (No particular order). I try to stay as local as possible with Baxter Auto Parts as the first choice for generic supplies. When going farther out Classic Heartbeat has been my choice.

Wrenchbender Ret · 06-30-2017, 03:51 PM

I'm fortunate I have Classic Parts close to the shop & LMC is close to home. I am no too far from Jim Carters either.

**BIG ORANGE** · 06-30-2017, 04:24 PM

Classic Muscle in Winston Salem NC, great group of guys there....

OregonNed · 06-30-2017, 07:00 PM

Chevy Metal is about 1 mile from my home - very convenient and nice to buy from a great guy - Rick.

CG · 06-30-2017, 07:56 PM

Frank PIKMUP here on the board has a very well stocked place, also in Olympia like Wes.

custom10nut · 06-30-2017, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph2001

Still looking for a place in this Small town, Burkville VA. There's a Napa but its too expensive and never has what we need. There's a little auto shop that always has classic cars and trucks in and out all the time, I'll have to stop and talk to him. Seeing as im 60 miles from any big city

I hear ya on the "added expense" of NAPA. I went to them for a hard yo find part, which they COULD get, but I would've had to pay postage on it for the to get it from another store, it would be there in 7-10 business days. I don't know how they'll stay in business that way.
I like to use "Car and Truck Parts" of Orange Ca. They have a store near Charlotte NC, and I like to go in and inspect all the parts I get, which they're happy to accommodate me.

hewittca · 06-30-2017, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE

Classic Muscle in Winston Salem NC, great group of guys there....

I tried Classic Muscle a few times and couldn't find what I needed, but it is still a nice place to check. There's also Dave's Truck Parts in Claremont NC that specializes in '47-'87 GM trucks. On top of that, there's a guy who has quite the stash of trucks and parts in Mooresville NC. He has a running CL ad here and has always had whatever I inquired about.

ApacheIvan · 06-30-2017, 09:26 PM

Southwest Classics are here in the Dallas area! www.swclassics.com

FRCvette · 07-01-2017, 07:00 AM

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I gotta move

lol me too.

**69 MOD** · 07-01-2017, 08:01 AM

I'm lucky to have Kevin from Bowtie Truck Shop (DaBurb on the boards) in my home state, if I need something I can track him down or he'll have it to me the next day through Speedy.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-01-2017, 08:09 AM

They are all so close I don't even have to drive anywhere to pick up my stuff , MY mailbox .

MachinistRandy · 07-01-2017, 08:43 AM

Only about 5 miles from my house! Near St Petersburg FL. https://dennischevytruckparts.com/

sprint_9 · 07-01-2017, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 69 MOD

I'm lucky to have Kevin from Bowtie Truck Shop (DaBurb on the boards) in my home state, if I need something I can track him down or he'll have it to me the next day through Speedy.

Im decently close to him as well, couple hour drive. At some point Im taking a trailer to him and coming back with about half a truck.

**Seanext** · 07-01-2017, 09:07 AM

There is Classic Chevy in Kings Mountain NC. He carries 67-72 truck parts 55-57 Chevy parts. If he doesn't have it he will order it and save you on shipping. He has some used parts just have to ask.

**MikeB** · 07-01-2017, 12:01 PM

When I had a 69 C10 and a 55 Chevy sedan, I always had good luck with H&H Classic Parts in Arkansas, which is a small family run business. http://www.hhclassic.com

Had a couple experiences with them that really impressed me: First, they stopped carrying window regulators for 55-57 cars for a while because they couldn't find any that were well-made. (While other vendors kept shipping the bad ones.) Also, when I placed an on-line order for a bunch of parts for a 69 C10 and one part for a 66 C10, the owner's son called me to confirm I didn't accidentally order the 66 part.

Also, Kenny's Trucks in Oklahoma is a good to deal with, and UPS Ground shipment takes only 1 day to most places in Texas. In my experience, he carries only best-in-class parts. My 69 (now my son's) has a 16-17 year old rear bumper I got from Kenny that still has zero rust peaking through. http://www.kennystrucks.com/

**MikeB** · 07-01-2017, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ApacheIvan

Southwest Classics are here in the Dallas area! www.swclassics.com

Dale, I went to that store many years ago, but remembered them as a Chevelle/Camaro place. But I see where they now have truck parts. May give them a try some day, but they are probably an hour from where I live in Plano. Also, there's the 8.25% sales tax bonus!

ApacheIvan · 07-01-2017, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Dale, I went to that store many years ago, but remembered them as a Chevelle/Camaro place. But I see where they now have truck parts. May give them a try some day, but they are probably an hour from where I live in Plano. Also, there's the 8.25% sales tax bonus!

Oh yeah, I live in Frisco, I bought a few things from them. They were the only place I could find that had the Highlander seat cover in stock, a little pricey, but got it the same day. They have everything now for the Chevy truck. If you go, talk to Nick!

06-30-2017, 08:16 AM	#1
MattPSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 734	Local to you Parts Suppliers We all know the big parts suppliers for our trucks - LMC, Brother's, Classic Industries, etc. But who else uses a local to you company? I pick up a lot of stuff from Tommy's Pickup Parts in Shelby, NC. He knows his stuff and keeps a nice size inventory. I'm guessing Wes at Classic Heartbeat and GMC Paul's is the same for you guys in Washington and Indiana. I'm just curious who else has a local source for parts. __________________ Matt Criswell - Lyman, SC 1972 Chevy Cheyenne SWB - Build: Porterbuilt State 1 Front & Rear, Bolt in Notch, McGaughys 2.5 Drop Spindles, Boyd Welding Fuel Tank UPSTATE SC GM TRUCK CLUB: FACEBOOK WEBSITE

06-30-2017, 08:23 AM	#2
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers Restoration World Huber Heights, Ohio. About 2 miles from me. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

06-30-2017, 08:37 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers Tommys up in Shelby, NPD in Charlotte (I use them almost exclusively for Mustang parts), and we have Goodmark down in Atlanta. Southern Rods and Parts is just a few miles from me, but they sell mostly accessory stuff and don't keep a ton of inventory. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-30-2017, 08:44 AM	#4
Joseph2001 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Burkville Virginia Posts: 202	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers Still looking for a place in this Small town, Burkville VA. There's a Napa but its too expensive and never has what we need. There's a little auto shop that always has classic cars and trucks in and out all the time, I'll have to stop and talk to him. Seeing as im 60 miles from any big city

06-30-2017, 08:51 AM	#5
02_GMC_97_FIII Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mequon, WI Posts: 186	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers TC's Truck Parts - he's out of northern WI. Does a loop through all the local shows. (Iola, Jefferson, Elkhorn) __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Shortbox, 350/TH350 '08 Chevy Trailblazer SS 6.0L AWD 400HP

06-30-2017, 09:52 AM	#6
1SG.Rob Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 87	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers As you said, Wes up at Classic Heartbeat for me. Picked up a radiator from him on Tuesday and heading up there in a couple weeks for a wiring harness.

06-30-2017, 09:52 AM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,989	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers Dan's Classic Chevrolet is my first choice, and then Old Car Parts, Chevy Metal, and Super Chevy (No particular order). I try to stay as local as possible with Baxter Auto Parts as the first choice for generic supplies. When going farther out Classic Heartbeat has been my choice. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

06-30-2017, 03:51 PM	#8
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,204	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers I'm fortunate I have Classic Parts close to the shop & LMC is close to home. I am no too far from Jim Carters either.

06-30-2017, 04:24 PM	#9
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers Classic Muscle in Winston Salem NC, great group of guys there.... __________________ Things happen for a reason!

06-30-2017, 07:00 PM	#10
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers Chevy Metal is about 1 mile from my home - very convenient and nice to buy from a great guy - Rick. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

06-30-2017, 07:56 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,822	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers Frank PIKMUP here on the board has a very well stocked place, also in Olympia like Wes. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

06-30-2017, 09:26 PM	#14
ApacheIvan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dallas TX. Posts: 1,053	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers Southwest Classics are here in the Dallas area! www.swclassics.com __________________ Dale - ApacheIvan 1972 Chevy Custom/20 Custom Camper Highlander http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=740479 Original Owner Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?

07-01-2017, 08:01 AM	#16
69 MOD Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lino Lakes, MN Posts: 362	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers I'm lucky to have Kevin from Bowtie Truck Shop (DaBurb on the boards) in my home state, if I need something I can track him down or he'll have it to me the next day through Speedy. __________________ Chad '71 GMC 2500 Custom Ol Blue '72 Custom Deluxe Highlander Stuffed Olive '73 Trans Am '13 Silverado 2500 Duramax Storm Trooper

07-01-2017, 08:09 AM	#17
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers They are all so close I don't even have to drive anywhere to pick up my stuff , MY mailbox .

07-01-2017, 08:43 AM	#18
MachinistRandy Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 9	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers Only about 5 miles from my house! Near St Petersburg FL. https://dennischevytruckparts.com/



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Seanext Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dallas NC Posts: 587	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers There is Classic Chevy in Kings Mountain NC. He carries 67-72 truck parts 55-57 Chevy parts. If he doesn't have it he will order it and save you on shipping. He has some used parts just have to ask.

07-01-2017, 12:01 PM	#21
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,465	Re: Local to you Parts Suppliers When I had a 69 C10 and a 55 Chevy sedan, I always had good luck with H&H Classic Parts in Arkansas, which is a small family run business. http://www.hhclassic.com Had a couple experiences with them that really impressed me: First, they stopped carrying window regulators for 55-57 cars for a while because they couldn't find any that were well-made. (While other vendors kept shipping the bad ones.) Also, when I placed an on-line order for a bunch of parts for a 69 C10 and one part for a 66 C10, the owner's son called me to confirm I didn't accidentally order the 66 part. Also, Kenny's Trucks in Oklahoma is a good to deal with, and UPS Ground shipment takes only 1 day to most places in Texas. In my experience, he carries only best-in-class parts. My 69 (now my son's) has a 16-17 year old rear bumper I got from Kenny that still has zero rust peaking through. http://www.kennystrucks.com/ __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

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