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hello

i have a 65 and a 58 that i will no doubt be needing some parts for. are there any vendors in particular that anyone can recommend.

also
any one place in particular for carburetors?

thanks

The cold hard fact is that every one of the venders sell goods made by the same manufacturers and most of them are foreign. There are exceptions like Steele Rubber and Mar-K Beds and accessories but most are from off shore. One almost never hears criticism of the U.S. made products but not so for the others. We are a shop so delivery times mean more than price. Places like Speedway and Classic are lightning fast while others like Mac's (or any Eckler company) are much slower. Choose one that the person on the phone is patient and helpful and you will be making a good first step.

if you are not opposed to used parts, there are salvage yards that have these trucks. There are 3 in my area. Also, you can check out the Truck Parts For Sale or Truck Parts Wanted forums on here.

what about places like
brothers, LMC, classic parts and the like?

thanks

Everyone has their own favorite. Most vendors have both lovers and haters. One of my personal favorites (because they used original Chevrolet/GMC part numbers) has been bought out by another vendor who uses their own numbering system that I find makes it harder to do interchanges.

I use the Truck Shop. However, they are relatively close by and I can take stuff back if it doesn't work. They have gotten considerably better over the years but as mentioned above most of the parts are produced offshore. Shipping is always an issue and complicates everything if something doesn't fit. Many of the national brand auto parts stores, such as Napa have common parts such as seals, ignition parts, water pumps, brake parts, etc.
I would try them first.
Fred

A lot of NOS stuff is offered on eBay. However, if you buy on eBay, you need to do your own research as to part numbers. Some eBayers have the resources. Many do not. I find the real bargains to be with sellers who don't know what they have and only have a part number or sometimes only a picture.

Just about all the restoration specialty stores sell the same Asian reproductions. For many parts I prefer a good used part. I have found these guys to have a lot of parts and they know what they fit and accurately describe the condition.

http://rpmclassicparts.com/