I saw some threads that took a try at this, but none that I saw stuck with it. Hopefully I will manage to update this first post with all of your suggestions for parts sources. I know I am missing plenty, especially dismantlers.
Feel free to add links and contact information to this thread and I'll try to update this first post to add them in. If you think a supplier does not belong here, let me know as well.
Pete Serio, pserio@columbus.rr.com - did a great job on my speedometer, I am pretty sure he has another name for his hurst shifter side of the business, but I can't think of it right now - I'm sure you guys know what it's called
O just ordered my 68 GTO roof panel and door hinges from Auto Metal direct. They make the rook panel, and I will report on its quality. We need to start pestering them to make some GTO metal for our cars....they said the demand is significantly lower than the Chevrolet and Mopar stuff.....we desperately a committed team to repopping fenders....
I added Sonic Motors in Holly Michigan. They had whatever good quality used part I needed for my 65, very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. They don't have a website, so added their Facebook page link. Also added North Hollywood Speedometer. They rebuild gauges and can update your tachometer to be compatible with HEI distributor. Been in business a long time, a bit pricey, but do great work. Thanks Dave for putting this together, it's a much needed resource!
I have used Right Stuff Detailing at Brake Conversions, Pre-Bent Stainless Lines | Right Stuff Detailing. The products that I ordered were excellent, reasonably priced and worked well. They actually have live, knowledgeable and friendly people to answer the phone. Great experience and if you order through Summit, you can get a discount and possibly even free shipping.
Great post. Thanks for the informative links. we need some parts for our towing service company RiteWayTowingNyc, will this beneficial for me if i buy online?
I saw some threads that took a try at this, but none that I saw stuck with it. Hopefully I will manage to update this first post with all of your suggestions for parts sources. I know I am missing plenty, especially dismantlers.
Feel free to add links and contact information to this thread and I'll try to update this first post to add them in. If you think a supplier does not belong here, let me know as well.
I used Butler Performance for my rebuild.. I had issues with rings not sealing. Called a Butler technician, explained the situation and they hooked me up with the ring manufacturer (Total Seal) that they supplied me with for further info. To my surprise I received a phone call from David Butler himself and a follow up call with a Total Seal technician.. Nice service..
I have noticed on the site from time to time that a member will have parts or provides a service. It would be great to know what members do what. I would like support members that give back to the community.
Ames Performance is the best. I love the way they actually rate the quality of parts in their paper catalog, that helps, especially with item fitment. Shipping is great, large items can be costly but I understand that. Their online system is a little old but I can deal with that having the paper catalogs.
NPD has a warehouse here in Charlotte right up the street from my office and that's great for me. Anything I need quick or large items I can just pick up at the counter. The guys are great there as well.
I've actually found some quality sheet metal part on Amazon Prime also. my 2 cents.
They have the same switch as the Parts place, (Parts place should probably be listed in the pinned thread), but a much lower price. ($80-$200 for the switch and this place has it for just under $50)
I want to know if they are legit or not and can't find any reviews, but they did come up top on a google search. Rather spend $80 on a switch then $50 on a scam then another $80 on a switch.
For those of us using Quadrajet carbs I've used two resources with great results. One is well known Cliff Ruggles who will occasionally rebuild Q-jets since he retired from doing it full time. More important is he carries all kinds of Q-jet parts (some he has had custom made for his business since they are no longer available). Cliff puts together rebuld kits specific to your Q-jet if you call and give him the details and numbers. You can also get individual parts.I have bought Q-jet parts from Cliff-- he is a standup guy to deal with.
The other Q-jet person is Sean Murphy. I needed a Q-jet as my GTO came with an Edeljunk carb and Cliff has no cores nor did local yards. Sean has a large nmber of cores he can custom build for you from a form on his site you fill out. Mine is a mid-70's Q-jet with APT and and electric choke since my car came with an aftermarket intake with no factory choke provisions. Sean is great to work with and my Q-jet runs great. I can also highly recommend Sean.
Another resource if you are looking at aftermarket mods for your A-body is Spohn Performance. They were recommended to me by member BearGFR and I have used them several times and been highly pleased with their product quality and tech assistance. Specifically I have used their tubular rear trailing arms (upper and lower) and their sway bars. Fit and finish (and handling) were excellent.
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Spohn is located in Pennsylvania and everything is made there. Another provider of products like Spohn is UMI also in Pennsylvania. I have used Spohn because Bear recomended them and I have successfully bought from them several times while I have never used UMI. However I have heard good things about UMI, just can't recommend based on personal first-hand experience.
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