The Ford Barn

Charlie ny · 07-17-2015, 08:14 AM

Ok so I needed another V8 60 water pump kit and I knew I had purchased
the last one at Macs/Ecklers....I rang up Mac Van Pelt and got the man
himself, sure enough he had what I needed. Mac establishes a person to person relationship with people, never forgets a name or a part. Reminds me
of the way it was 'back in the day'.
Charlie ny

1931 flamingo · 07-17-2015, 10:23 AM

Probably the way you operate is it not?
Paul in CT

Lawson Cox · 07-17-2015, 10:36 AM

Mac operates that way because Shelly keeps him on the straight and narrow. (Grin)

Jason in TX · 07-17-2015, 10:37 AM

Mac is great! I always refer to his website, I've bought his books, ordered parts from him. Outstanding resource for our hobby.

The flip side is Red's. I always call them and they say, "We don't have that. Call back later" I asked if I could place an order and he send it when it comes in. "Nah.. I don't want to loose the note that you ordered something."

Back to praising Mac. Good people!!

Seth Swoboda · 07-17-2015, 12:08 PM

I recently rebuilt a '39 three speed transmission and Mac was exceptionally helpful. When I received my parts in the mail Shelly had even included a note saying "Hello". Thanks Mac and Shelly for being such a positive and helpful asset to this hobby. It is much appreciated!

Graeme / New Zealand · 07-17-2015, 12:27 PM

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Just brought some starter motor bits from him.....good old fashion service, I even got to say hello to Shelly which was nice, as she replied to one of my e-mails.

GB

JM 35 Sedan · 07-17-2015, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

I recently rebuilt a '39 three speed transmission and Mac was exceptionally helpful. When I received my parts in the mail Shelly had even included a note saying "Hello". Thanks Mac and Shelly for being such a positive and helpful asset to this hobby. It is much appreciated!

They are good folks and good for the hobby. Mac walked me through, by phone, an early '37 Ford transmission rebuild that I was doing about 10 years ago, using the later '46-'48 gears and '39 top. This was before his book was available.
I have also bought parts from him that I could no find anywhere else.

Torchie · 07-17-2015, 09:03 PM

Add my praises to the list. I just did a rebuild on a 1950 Ford f-1 floor shift 3 speed that I swapped in the 48 car side shift gears and rear bearing retainer to make it a torque tube trans ala 1939.
We corresponded by e-mail and when I called and talked to Mac personally he kind of chuckled and said. "You know that you are doing it backwards from everyone else. I like it". His book is essential to working on these transmissions. Plus he won't sell you something that you don't need and his parts WORK. Great people.
Just ordered a clutch disc from them.
Torchie

Barry-ct · 07-18-2015, 10:09 AM

Now, this a testimonial to the "good" in the hobby. People who care about you and will go the extra mile to get you good quality parts. I have never dealt with Mac, but if I need to, I know where to go and get good service!

07-17-2015, 08:14 AM	#1
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Van Pelt true to form Ok so I needed another V8 60 water pump kit and I knew I had purchased the last one at Macs/Ecklers....I rang up Mac Van Pelt and got the man himself, sure enough he had what I needed. Mac establishes a person to person relationship with people, never forgets a name or a part. Reminds me of the way it was 'back in the day'. Charlie ny

07-17-2015, 10:23 AM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Van Pelt true to form Probably the way you operate is it not? Paul in CT

07-17-2015, 10:36 AM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Van Pelt true to form Mac operates that way because Shelly keeps him on the straight and narrow. (Grin) __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

07-17-2015, 10:37 AM	#4
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: Van Pelt true to form Mac is great! I always refer to his website, I've bought his books, ordered parts from him. Outstanding resource for our hobby. The flip side is Red's. I always call them and they say, "We don't have that. Call back later" I asked if I could place an order and he send it when it comes in. "Nah.. I don't want to loose the note that you ordered something." Back to praising Mac. Good people!! __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC

07-17-2015, 12:08 PM	#5
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Van Pelt true to form I recently rebuilt a '39 three speed transmission and Mac was exceptionally helpful. When I received my parts in the mail Shelly had even included a note saying "Hello". Thanks Mac and Shelly for being such a positive and helpful asset to this hobby. It is much appreciated!

07-17-2015, 12:27 PM	#6
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Van Pelt true to form Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just brought some starter motor bits from him.....good old fashion service, I even got to say hello to Shelly which was nice, as she replied to one of my e-mails. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

07-17-2015, 09:03 PM	#8
Torchie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern Mi. Posts: 355	Re: Van Pelt true to form Add my praises to the list. I just did a rebuild on a 1950 Ford f-1 floor shift 3 speed that I swapped in the 48 car side shift gears and rear bearing retainer to make it a torque tube trans ala 1939. We corresponded by e-mail and when I called and talked to Mac personally he kind of chuckled and said. "You know that you are doing it backwards from everyone else. I like it". His book is essential to working on these transmissions. Plus he won't sell you something that you don't need and his parts WORK. Great people. Just ordered a clutch disc from them. Torchie

07-18-2015, 10:09 AM	#9
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Van Pelt true to form Now, this a testimonial to the "good" in the hobby. People who care about you and will go the extra mile to get you good quality parts. I have never dealt with Mac, but if I need to, I know where to go and get good service! __________________ Barry 50 F-1