 someotherguy
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08-05-12 05:12 PM - Post#2256135
I've got a bunch of misc. stuff I need for the '58, wondering who is good to deal with. I realize we have some forum sponsors like Classic Parts and Bob's that deal in items for these trucks and I'm interested in doing business with those that support our site...but more importantly I need to know who's dealing in the quality items and has good service.
I need things like side glass assemblies, wiper setup (everything is missing from mine, absolutely everything), front license bracket, side mirror, stuff like that should get me started for now.
Richard
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55 Shaker
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08-06-12 12:22 AM - Post#2256252
In response to someotherguy
Here ya go, these guys are in Texas. If you're a stovebolt.com member you'll get a 10% discount.
http://www.americanclassic.com/contact_us.asp
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craig32
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08-06-12 02:15 AM - Post#2256264
In response to someotherguy
Richard, pretty much everything I got came from LMC Truck in Kansas, good people to deal with.
http://www.lmctruck.com/
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57ChevyHT
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08-06-12 02:39 PM - Post#2256455
In response to someotherguy
I've been dealing with these guys even before they were called classic parts. Used to be Chevy Duty. I've ordered tons of stuff from them built over 3 trucks using their stuff. "of course alot of stuff is forgien" no matter who you get it from and I've never had an issue with them... and that's saying something these days. When I did have a problem they took care of it right away.
Tom 
http://www.classicparts.com
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az58cameo
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08-06-12 05:00 PM - Post#2256517
In response to someotherguy
Just Placed a Order For some things for my 59
with The Truck Shop out of Orange CA.
www.TruckandCarshop.com
What made Me Go With These Guys was The Price's
On the Items I Ordered!
Have To wait and see how they look,I have ordered
parts from Grumpys in Phoenix very good over all
but some of the Rubber components I Ordered were Crap!
Allen
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someotherguy
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08-06-12 05:04 PM - Post#2256519
In response to az58cameo
Yeah price is important but I will always hold quality and service much higher, I have no problem paying more if it means I'm going to get a benefit from it. I do realize a lot of this stuff is only foreign-sourced now and I hate that but it's unfortunate reality.
Funny thing about Chevy Duty, I think I remember that name from the old days, didn't know they had become Classic Parts.
I've done business with LMC in the past for 88-98 trucks and have very mixed feelings about them, and honestly have found much of what they offer from other sources either with better quality or at least better prices - as far as the 88-98 stuff goes, anyway.
Allen - I've heard about rubber product issues from some suppliers, particularly door gaskets. My doors don't fit worth a damn so it may not mean anything to me at this point.  But good to know.
Richard
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az58cameo
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08-07-12 10:49 AM - Post#2256775
In response to someotherguy
Richard i am With You on Quality & Service!
and also with the sponsors!
I Really am on a Budget right now and didnt place that big an order with the truckshop But there
prices were good on there replacement panels i got,
they E-mailed me and then called me to follow up
on my order today (Very Nice over the Phone)
I was told Steele company?, is the place to go to
for Rubber Products but have not checked them out
as of Yet!
Allen
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txturbo
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08-07-12 05:09 PM - Post#2256895
In response to someotherguy
I prefer female parts......but thats just me
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someotherguy
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08-07-12 10:11 PM - Post#2256977
In response to txturbo
I prefer female parts......but thats just me
Yeah, and I like female parts to be newer than 1958, but we're talking about the truck here.
Richard
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az58cameo
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08-23-12 02:17 PM - Post#2262516
In response to someotherguy
Hey Richard,
Got my parts from The truck shop and I am very Happy
W/them! Lower Hinge Pocket Was what I Think a better
Made Part and Cost Less than the One I got elsewhere from another Vendor.
I was happy with the first order so I ordered hinge pocket replacement panels with them the other day!
E-mailed me my acknowledgement and then followed up with a phone call to tell me the freight cost and when they were shipping Items out,very Nice People
over the Phone!
Again just FWIW
Allen
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Jalapeno
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08-26-12 01:44 PM - Post#2263348
In response to someotherguy
Richard, I also recommend the Truck Shop in California. They are one of my dealers (they buy from me wholesale). I've bought from them a dozen different times for various 55-59 trucks over that past 8-10 years, their prices seem to be better than others for the exact same parts. On one occasion I had a problem with a part but they tripped all over themselves correcting it, even paid for returning the bad part to them, I was very impressed with that.
As for rubber parts, I find T&N brand to be the best. Ask whoever you buy from if they stock T&N rubber.
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thorn2fish
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09-12-12 08:08 PM - Post#2269131
In response to Jalapeno
The people at Tim Tygart's Obsolete Chevy worked hard to try to help me. This was my first contact with them, so I came away with a very good first impression. I ordered a driveline bushing from them, so we will see how that goes.
www.obschevy.com
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