The Ford Barn

Graeme / New Zealand · 01-25-2019, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Freak

It's C & G for me .

echo!

GB

TJ · 01-25-2019, 12:03 PM

I use C and G all the time.

svmsr1044 · 01-25-2019, 12:32 PM

Ditto for Joe's

fottyjs · 01-25-2019, 01:31 PM

Joe is the best....He is a member of The early Ford V8.regional group 5....His service is fantastic....Been using him for years..

supereal · 01-25-2019, 01:37 PM

We buy from C&G. If you get packets marked Carpenter, it is because Dennis makes many of the items distributed to dealers. Same is true for a few from Drake. The passage of time has sorted out the places that know their stuff, and fulfill orders correctly and on time.

HIGHTOWER611 · 01-25-2019, 02:04 PM

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I phoned Lockport this morning and he didn't know anything. But he did say they were closed this afternoon for a meeting.....

Karl · 01-25-2019, 02:40 PM

I must admit I don't have a lot of time for Macs However some of the local part suppliers I deal with (if time is crucial and I can't wait for shipping form any of the other US suppliers mentioned ) get their stuff from MACs (to judge by the packaging) so this might be an issue for those of us who aren't Stateside

DavidG · 01-25-2019, 03:01 PM

The fascinating thing about this thread, which Karl touches upon, is the sense that each of these sellers have their own sources, whereas the reality is that in many instances they are all using the same sources. Which means that if Macs is the source for a particular item, when they are gone, no seller will be able to furnish that item until another source can be developed. C&G does not produce parts, they sell them.

Teltruck · 01-25-2019, 04:23 PM

Also recommend Joe’s in Mass. very honest people to deal with. Highly recommended!
Bob

fourfords · 01-25-2019, 10:49 PM

Having Mac's withdrawn from this marketplace may benefit these other niche suppliers. We'll see. -As far as product pricing with not as much competition now, In the long run, this may not be beneficial financially to us consumers. Again, we'll see.

rotorwrench · 01-26-2019, 01:26 PM

I think Eckler's tried to shut the Lockport store back when the bought out Mac's in order to consolidate there holdings in Florida. If there was a tax agreement with the city government in Lockport, this might have put a damper on that. All agreements have time limits so it may be reaching the end of the line on that. I've seen this happen before with other types of companies when a new owner tries to shut the local business down & move it. It can be more expensive for them to move so they just let the clock wind down on the agreement first.

I haven't heard that there is any problems with the other Ecklers holdings yet. If they totally shut it down the they might be in some financial troubles. It's hard to say one way or the other. They spent a lot buying other businesses out so there could be problems.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 01-26-2019, 03:14 PM

I havent seen anything from Macs in this regards????

Are they in fact closing ???

Bob C · 01-26-2019, 03:16 PM

Fake news??

35fordtn · 01-26-2019, 03:44 PM

Sorry guys but I believe this rumor is just that... a rumor.

While their customer service lacks, they do produce a lot of parts that a lot of vendors big and small sell. I do not wish to see and vendor or supplier close up in this hobby.

tubman · 01-26-2019, 04:03 PM

Post #9 in this thread has a link to an article in the Lockport paper, but it's almost 3 years old.

TJ · 01-26-2019, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

Fake news??

I think you are correct. The rumor mill is working perfectly.

fourfords · 01-26-2019, 11:25 PM

Is there a comment from Ecklers/Mac's about this???

petehoovie · 01-26-2019, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fourfords

Is there a comment from Ecklers/Mac's about this???

See Post #9

Tinker · 01-26-2019, 11:30 PM

The internet strikes again!

BoxCar Tom · 01-27-2019, 12:22 AM

tinker whats the point?

01-25-2019, 12:03 PM	#22
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: Macs antique parts closing I use C and G all the time.

01-25-2019, 12:32 PM	#23
svmsr1044 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ivyland, PA Posts: 117	Re: Macs antique parts closing Ditto for Joe's

01-25-2019, 01:31 PM	#24
fottyjs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 188	Re: Macs antique parts closing Joe is the best....He is a member of The early Ford V8.regional group 5....His service is fantastic....Been using him for years..

01-25-2019, 01:37 PM	#25
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Macs antique parts closing We buy from C&G. If you get packets marked Carpenter, it is because Dennis makes many of the items distributed to dealers. Same is true for a few from Drake. The passage of time has sorted out the places that know their stuff, and fulfill orders correctly and on time.

01-25-2019, 02:04 PM	#26
HIGHTOWER611 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Posts: 177	Re: Macs antique parts closing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I phoned Lockport this morning and he didn't know anything. But he did say they were closed this afternoon for a meeting.....

01-25-2019, 02:40 PM	#27
Karl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Posts: 1,420	Re: Macs antique parts closing I must admit I don't have a lot of time for Macs However some of the local part suppliers I deal with (if time is crucial and I can't wait for shipping form any of the other US suppliers mentioned ) get their stuff from MACs (to judge by the packaging) so this might be an issue for those of us who aren't Stateside __________________ Such a fine sight to see-Its a Girl, My Lord, in a Flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me.

01-25-2019, 03:01 PM	#28
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: Macs antique parts closing The fascinating thing about this thread, which Karl touches upon, is the sense that each of these sellers have their own sources, whereas the reality is that in many instances they are all using the same sources. Which means that if Macs is the source for a particular item, when they are gone, no seller will be able to furnish that item until another source can be developed. C&G does not produce parts, they sell them.

01-25-2019, 04:23 PM	#29
Teltruck Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Mass Posts: 195	Re: Macs antique parts closing Also recommend Joe’s in Mass. very honest people to deal with. Highly recommended! Bob

01-25-2019, 10:49 PM	#30
fourfords Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA. Posts: 479	Re: Macs antique parts closing Having Mac's withdrawn from this marketplace may benefit these other niche suppliers. We'll see. -As far as product pricing with not as much competition now, In the long run, this may not be beneficial financially to us consumers. Again, we'll see. Last edited by fourfords; 01-26-2019 at 02:53 AM. Reason: spelling

01-26-2019, 01:26 PM	#31
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,006	Re: Macs antique parts closing I think Eckler's tried to shut the Lockport store back when the bought out Mac's in order to consolidate there holdings in Florida. If there was a tax agreement with the city government in Lockport, this might have put a damper on that. All agreements have time limits so it may be reaching the end of the line on that. I've seen this happen before with other types of companies when a new owner tries to shut the local business down & move it. It can be more expensive for them to move so they just let the clock wind down on the agreement first. I haven't heard that there is any problems with the other Ecklers holdings yet. If they totally shut it down the they might be in some financial troubles. It's hard to say one way or the other. They spent a lot buying other businesses out so there could be problems.

01-26-2019, 03:14 PM	#32
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Macs antique parts closing I havent seen anything from Macs in this regards???? Are they in fact closing ??? __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

01-26-2019, 03:16 PM	#33
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,598	Re: Macs antique parts closing Fake news??

01-26-2019, 03:44 PM	#34
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,468	Re: Macs antique parts closing Sorry guys but I believe this rumor is just that... a rumor. While their customer service lacks, they do produce a lot of parts that a lot of vendors big and small sell. I do not wish to see and vendor or supplier close up in this hobby.

01-26-2019, 04:03 PM	#35
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,132	Re: Macs antique parts closing Post #9 in this thread has a link to an article in the Lockport paper, but it's almost 3 years old.

01-26-2019, 11:25 PM	#37
fourfords Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA. Posts: 479	Re: Macs antique parts closing Is there a comment from Ecklers/Mac's about this???

01-26-2019, 11:30 PM	#39
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Macs antique parts closing The internet strikes again!

01-27-2019, 12:22 AM	#40
BoxCar Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 709	Re: Macs antique parts closing tinker whats the point?