The Ford Barn

Fred K-OR · 01-22-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeinnj

I choose whoever gives the consumer the best quality product for the most reasonable price and who can offer knowledgeable information about their product and ship the product in a timely and cost effective way.

This summarizes the situation well. A person has to evaluate a need to see which vendor fits that need the best.

lance leblanc · 01-22-2013, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred K-OR

This summarizes the situation well. A person has to evaluate a need to see which vendor fits that need the best.

That, I think is a given. While I order online I still call before ordering to check quality and availability. Smith and jones actually suggested I use another vender before purchasing a shift tower from them as the one they currently had in stock wasn't the best quality. "You have to respect that"

jerry shook · 01-22-2013, 03:23 PM

Mike"s

lnvmyrick · 03-30-2014, 03:22 PM

1st choice.......Little Dearborn
2nd................little Dearborn
3rd ...............Snyders
4th................ Brattons

springerpete · 03-31-2014, 09:31 AM

TAMS. I like dealing with Joe or Joanne. Joe has good advice which often costs him selling me a new part. TAMS is also closest to me so postage is less and arrival time shorter. I also have dealt with many of the other suppliers. I do like MAC's catalogue as his diagrams and pictures are helpful.

springerpete · 01-23-2013, 07:18 AM

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I have used all the ones listed but I use Tam's for most all of my orders because I know Joe well, he gives me good advice and he is the closest to my Maine location so parts come quickly and at less cost. I have had good service from everyone but Mac's but that story is being told elsewhere.

4 pot truck · 01-23-2013, 07:36 AM

I live in the UK and must admit have only used Snyders. I have always found their service excellent, never had a problem importing parts from them.

c125bob · 01-23-2013, 09:04 AM

I live in Georgia and use Mike. Excellant customer service and good honest people. With Bentley Restoration next door and the great support there it's hard for me to buy anywhere else. Mike has even helped me find a part he didn't have in stock from another vendor. Have to support the "home team".

We are indeed lucky to have several good suppliers to choose from.

frank mcdaniels · 01-23-2013, 09:55 AM

Being from Minnesota, Iv'e got to put a plug in here for Little Dearborn in Minneapolis. I've been buying parts there since the sixties,(I like things with a history) There great guys and I get my parts the next day. God It's cold here today. Frank

JBill · 01-25-2013, 04:26 PM

Does anybody remember Ernie Hemmings in Quincy, Illinois? He must have been one of the first to sell A parts through the mail. At least I think he sold through the mail. I always just went to his store.

Joe K · 01-27-2013, 01:03 AM

I use either Tams or Snyders.

Tam is good - but variable. Sometimes I've gone in and "gee, I just sold the last one and I don't expect more for 4 months." Other times "here you go - do you want me to mark this delivered to NH?" (where I live and which forgoes the MA sales tax.)

Tam does go to Amherst (NH) Auto Flea Market when in season and he can simply mark my sale as having occurred there.

Still, Snyders has a slight edge on quality. Also slightly higher price. Still I can DEPEND on Snyder. It will be delivered within a week - or they call or Email.

But Tam has done me several favors over the years. "Here" he says to me when I'm looking for the correct mix/match universal joint to connect a Borg Warner overdrive into my (then) AA truck.

"What do I owe you?" I say.

"Gimme $3 for that" he says. "You give me what I have in it."

Can't beat that sort of business relationship with a stick. Tam is my willing ally in the war of restoration. Snyders is a hired mercenary.

Joe K

View Poll Results: If you could only pick one, where would you order from?
Bert's	56	12.64%
Brattons	135	30.47%
Macs	20	4.51%
Mikes	27	6.09%
Sacramento Vintage Ford	5	1.13%
Snyders	167	37.70%
Smith and Jones	4	0.90%
Tams	8	1.81%
Other	21	4.74%
Voters: 443. You may not vote on this poll

01-22-2013, 03:23 PM	#3
jerry shook Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 516	Re: Where is your allegiance? Mike"s

03-30-2014, 03:22 PM	#4
lnvmyrick Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Paradise, California Posts: 28	Re: Where is your allegiance? 1st choice.......Little Dearborn 2nd................little Dearborn 3rd ...............Snyders 4th................ Brattons

03-31-2014, 09:31 AM	#5
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 681	Re: Where is your allegiance? TAMS. I like dealing with Joe or Joanne. Joe has good advice which often costs him selling me a new part. TAMS is also closest to me so postage is less and arrival time shorter. I also have dealt with many of the other suppliers. I do like MAC's catalogue as his diagrams and pictures are helpful.

01-23-2013, 07:18 AM	#6
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 681	Re: Where is your allegiance? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have used all the ones listed but I use Tam's for most all of my orders because I know Joe well, he gives me good advice and he is the closest to my Maine location so parts come quickly and at less cost. I have had good service from everyone but Mac's but that story is being told elsewhere.

01-23-2013, 07:36 AM	#7
4 pot truck Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Posts: 14	Re: Where is your allegiance? I live in the UK and must admit have only used Snyders. I have always found their service excellent, never had a problem importing parts from them.

01-23-2013, 09:04 AM	#8
c125bob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chattahoochee Hills, Ga Posts: 143	Re: Where is your allegiance? I live in Georgia and use Mike. Excellant customer service and good honest people. With Bentley Restoration next door and the great support there it's hard for me to buy anywhere else. Mike has even helped me find a part he didn't have in stock from another vendor. Have to support the "home team". We are indeed lucky to have several good suppliers to choose from. __________________ Bob 1930 Tudor Chattahoochee Hills, Ga

01-23-2013, 09:55 AM	#9
frank mcdaniels Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: moorhead minnesota Posts: 167	Re: Where is your allegiance? Being from Minnesota, Iv'e got to put a plug in here for Little Dearborn in Minneapolis. I've been buying parts there since the sixties,(I like things with a history) There great guys and I get my parts the next day. God It's cold here today. Frank

01-25-2013, 04:26 PM	#10
JBill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 707	Re: Where is your allegiance? Does anybody remember Ernie Hemmings in Quincy, Illinois? He must have been one of the first to sell A parts through the mail. At least I think he sold through the mail. I always just went to his store.

01-27-2013, 01:03 AM	#11
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: Where is your allegiance? I use either Tams or Snyders. Tam is good - but variable. Sometimes I've gone in and "gee, I just sold the last one and I don't expect more for 4 months." Other times "here you go - do you want me to mark this delivered to NH?" (where I live and which forgoes the MA sales tax.) Tam does go to Amherst (NH) Auto Flea Market when in season and he can simply mark my sale as having occurred there. Still, Snyders has a slight edge on quality. Also slightly higher price. Still I can DEPEND on Snyder. It will be delivered within a week - or they call or Email. But Tam has done me several favors over the years. "Here" he says to me when I'm looking for the correct mix/match universal joint to connect a Borg Warner overdrive into my (then) AA truck. "What do I owe you?" I say. "Gimme $3 for that" he says. "You give me what I have in it." Can't beat that sort of business relationship with a stick. Tam is my willing ally in the war of restoration. Snyders is a hired mercenary. Joe K