The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk ordering parts

Hey All,

I have noticed over the last couple of days bolters "venting" about parts companies. I will be ordering parts soon. I was wondering what opinion others have on some of the companies. I know of Harmon's, Chevy Duty, Jim Carter's, and LMC. Obviously price has a lot to with it, but any other input would be helpful.

I hope all have a happy turkey day...and keep bolting!

58apache,

I've had pretty good luck with Jim Carter's, although I thought they were lacking in some of their communication. Also had a number of parts I ordered from them placed on back-order, with no notification other than when the in-stock parts arrived. It was noted on the paid invoice I received. I did receive the parts I'd paid for within a couple of weeks.

I've had really good experiences with The Filling Station. They've really gone out of their way to communicate items in or out of stock, delivery details etc.

They even overnighted one package, (on their dime)to ensure my truck wasn't down when I was working against a tight deadline to get it running again.

I'd definately shop both places again, but I usually check The Filling Station first.

American Classic sponsors this site, and would be a good place to start.

Be careful of shopping based on price. Differences in shipping and service can often make what looks like the best price turnout to be the wrong deal even if the parts are identical.

i like american classic as they have research and pictures. if they don't have what i need, i check jim carters as they have everything! just be sure to call back the next day to ensure what you thought would be shipped actually got shipped, confirm the shipping address, get a tracking number if its ups and hope for the best. ups delivered a package to my neighbor two doors down the last time, so don't get me started on delivery companies :-)

I've had good luck with Truck Shop out of Orange, CA. However, I've heard from other 'bolters that you need to know exactly what you need/want when you order. I haven't experienced that - I've been really happy with all my purchases. Plus, they're having a 10% off weekend sale Nov 25/26. www.truckandcarshop.com

I've had good luck with American Classic also. I was pleased with their promptness and product quality.

Remember to check out the "links" part of this site. It has a terrific list of vendors. (That's it, right at the very top of this page.)

have always had good luck with jim carters. have also bought from brothers and thought them to be a little slow. have also dealt with bow tie bits out of witchita,ks they have alot of used parts and i felt decent prices. my center cross member was rusted out they sold me one for $35 dollars(actually i recieved it with two pieces of the frame still attached) cost $45 to ship it ups though. but in the long run i feel it was worth it

Earlier this week, I ordered some parts from LMC via snail mail. They couldn't have had my personal check more than 5 minutes before they shipped my order. The box was here today. I wish everybodies turn around time was even close to theirs. If they ever happen to screw up an order, they always make it more than right with me,
Scott

I have had superb luck, service, and advice from LMC. their stuff seems to fit with the average price of other sellers. I have ordered mirrors, electrical, and some lights from them. good ship time, good prices, great customer service, when i call they take the time to look up who i am and realize that i spend a good deal of money through them. this is nice because then they know to take care of me and not be snooty. anyway i have had good luck with them. I also have had great luck with my local NAPA, i know that some would disagree but i strongly believe in supporting local business whenever possible, and my NAPA guy is an old bolter who knows his stuff. He took 20 minutes one day to help me find a new seal for my gas tank sending unit, a $1.50 part, and then special ordered it for me and got it to the store the next day at opening, when I went in he gave it to me for free because i had spent like $80 bucks there the day before and forgot my wallet when i went down, good people.

I've ordered from American Classic, Jim Carter, and Chevy Duty without a problem. It all seems to arrive in a week. Sometimes the stuff is on back order. Like my front windows have been on order since 11 October and still have not arrived. Not complaining just pointing it out as one of the issues I've faced. I've not had a problem returning items either. I get an RMA# and mail it out for a credit.

I am just kinda getting back in the old truck game after about 10 yrs. Which of the places everyone is talking about is the best to check for hard parts on medium/heavy truck parts?

Hey All,

Thanks for the input. Sorry I have not responded sooner I have been on a hunting trip.

Hunting is politically incorrect 58. In order to comply with non-offensive terms some here would prefer HARVEST be used Sooo, Did ya kill anything?

I got blanked...but my buddy killed the big buck of the week in Georgia...scored 140 1/8. Lucky A**