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| | | Forums66 Topics128,052 Posts1,055,719 Members48,426 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 26 | just ordered some rear end things from patricks and he was the best ever to deal with. knew about everything i wanted.very helpful,cant wait to call and order something else | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 110 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 110 | If ya really can't wait. Ya can order me a new ring & pinion for my truck. I'll settle up with ya second Tuesday next week ;-)
1959 Shortbed stepside 1/2 ton project ![[Linked Image from i236.photobucket.com]](http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff117/olddaze/Chevy%20truck%20project/photobucket-4342-1325944221019.jpg) | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 | Yes, they are nice fols over there. Have delt with them myself and even asked for advise and he helped. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 | Patrick's was great to work with !! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | +1
Years ago I bought my 3.55 gear set from him. I called him a couple weeks ago seeking a new push rod to replace one of my bent ones. He remembered me and sent me a couple of them free of charge. Not allowing him to feel too good about his gesture, I sent him some greenback to say thanks to help cover the postage.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Patrick and his son are as honest as is possible. If anyone ever has any negative feelings about any purchase/dealing with Patrick, call him and talk with him calmly and coolly. He will always make good on any aspect of his dealings with you.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | he is definitely one of the last of the old school businessmen with morals and ethics and all. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | plus they have first class restorations.. Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | I can't remember his son's name, but he seemed to be a cool character. Lot's of salty language though. I wear big boy pants, and not little girl panties, so it was alright.
I called for some advice once. They were more than forthcoming, especially since I wasn't buying anything at the time. Some vendors don't want to talk to you, unless you're buying something. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 75 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 75 | I haven't heard of Patricks before. What kind of parts do they sell? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | When I first wrote him with a question he replied by phoning me. First time that has happened with any vendor. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I have not needed to buy anything from him. But when I need something I know where to go. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 75 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 75 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | Dirty gurty, you need to look into them. They are good people.
On time I was doing work in casa grande and came across their yard byistake. They allowed me to walk around their boneyard and were very kind when a young punk kid asked so many questions. I have spoke to his son numerous times and his name skips my memory right now. They always ask, "do you have a catelog?"
I plan to get a rear gear set from them soon. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 75 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 75 | It's always nice when you find a good business. We have several very good businesses locally here in Cleburne. I'm always keeping an eye out for other people to do business with. I'm also thinking of regearing my truck. Right now I have 4.56 gears I'm thinking about 4.10 or 3.90 gears. I'll keep Patrick's in mind should I decide to buy a new gearset. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | There are no new higher gear sets for your truck. Search the Driveline forum to see what others have done. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 22 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 22 | I called Patricks for help locating an engine - didn't know if he could but I thought I'd try - he put me right on it.
I'd say his business model is straight up, trustworthy.
Even though there was no "sale" made - he took the time to tell me a joke that only a Cajun could understand..2 Poodles and a Mutt.
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