The Ford Barn

Purdy Swoft · 02-23-2020, 01:13 PM

I prefer Berts , Brattons or Snyders . Berts has good used parts and sometimes even new old stock parts, they also handle the new reproduction parts . Brattons have the good repro parts and Walt is one of the best guys ever to deal with . If the parts are wrong Walt will take them back without problems . I still buy a lot of parts from Snyders . Snyders are one of the quickest to ship and they also handle the best repro parts .

Ranchero50 · 02-23-2020, 02:00 PM

I'm 40 minutes from Brattons so the choice is easy. I will say that the quality of some of the parts was off and it was not a problem to return them (Ford grill emblem) and it's a very painless transaction. I will also say that you get what you give when dealing with small shops. Walking in it's more like a family than a business. Brattons doesn't really have a storefront, just a newer warehouse with a small office area out front. When the phone doesn't get answered it's because they are out back. They do stop in person sales to help phone customers.

larrys40 · 02-24-2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CC-Mo

Larry, are you referring to the one in Battlefield?

Yes,
His name is Rick smith . I realize that everyone knows and supports the other guys which I do mostly as well. But it’s nice to have a supplier nearby . His doesn’t have everything but that’s ok. He has some used parts as well.
I do Model A service and restoration work up in St. Louis area and have several cars in house from that area right now. I advertise in the national magazines if you need my number. It’s also on Mafca resource web link
I do agree that all the core suppliers are great and we are lucky to have them. None of our cars would be in the road without them .
Larry shepard

jrelliott · 02-25-2020, 08:48 AM

For us in Arizona, Arizona Model A Parts. Sammy has a lot of new and used parts. Great person to deal with. Just a phone call and will send the part. Shipping is cheaper and can drive there in about two hours.

Ernie Vitucci · 02-25-2020, 11:20 AM

I also agree that Arizona Model A should be on the list of the good suppliers. Sammy Guthrie is very knowledgeable and very helpful...Order by phone 480-782-0266. They are open Tuesday through Friday. Ernie in Arizona

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oldman · 03-27-2025, 05:40 PM

Tam's in MA has always been good to me. Joe & his daughter are great people.

Y-Blockhead · 03-27-2025, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

Tam's in MA has always been good to me. Joe & his daughter are great people.

Someone mentioned on another thread that Tam's wedsite has been down for a while now? https://www.modelaparts.com

updraught · 03-27-2025, 06:33 PM

This is am old, pre-covid thread. Beware.

David Griffiths · 03-29-2025, 06:28 PM

Arizona model A Sammy is very knowledgeable and helpful.Fast shipping

Sunny the Model A · 03-31-2025, 08:21 PM

For me it depends on the part in question and how soon i need it since i daily my 31 pickup. but generally it's Snyder's, Smith and Jones, Mike's Afordable, Brattons, Berts, in that order. only one i steer clear of is mac's auto parts since they deal in a lot of chineseium

02-23-2020, 01:13 PM	#41
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Preferred Vendor for parts? I prefer Berts , Brattons or Snyders . Berts has good used parts and sometimes even new old stock parts, they also handle the new reproduction parts . Brattons have the good repro parts and Walt is one of the best guys ever to deal with . If the parts are wrong Walt will take them back without problems . I still buy a lot of parts from Snyders . Snyders are one of the quickest to ship and they also handle the best repro parts .

02-23-2020, 02:00 PM	#42
Ranchero50 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 224	Re: Preferred Vendor for parts? I'm 40 minutes from Brattons so the choice is easy. I will say that the quality of some of the parts was off and it was not a problem to return them (Ford grill emblem) and it's a very painless transaction. I will also say that you get what you give when dealing with small shops. Walking in it's more like a family than a business. Brattons doesn't really have a storefront, just a newer warehouse with a small office area out front. When the phone doesn't get answered it's because they are out back. They do stop in person sales to help phone customers. __________________ Building a '29 Speedster, the hard way...

02-25-2020, 08:48 AM	#44
jrelliott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pine, AZ Posts: 823	Re: Preferred Vendor for parts? For us in Arizona, Arizona Model A Parts. Sammy has a lot of new and used parts. Great person to deal with. Just a phone call and will send the part. Shipping is cheaper and can drive there in about two hours.

02-25-2020, 11:20 AM	#45
Ernie Vitucci Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 656	Re: Preferred Vendor for parts? I also agree that Arizona Model A should be on the list of the good suppliers. Sammy Guthrie is very knowledgeable and very helpful...Order by phone 480-782-0266. They are open Tuesday through Friday. Ernie in Arizona

03-26-2025, 07:07 PM	#46
trulyvintage Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Direct Enclosed Transport Since 2006 Posts: 4,854	Preferred Vendor for parts? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bump Jim __________________ Click Here To See Where I Am Today What My Actual Customers Say Click Here Click Here To See Vehicles I Have Hauled Last edited by trulyvintage; 03-26-2025 at 07:16 PM.

03-27-2025, 05:40 PM	#47
oldman Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 10	Re: Preferred Vendor for parts? Tam's in MA has always been good to me. Joe & his daughter are great people.

03-27-2025, 06:33 PM	#49
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 2,143	Re: Preferred Vendor for parts? This is am old, pre-covid thread. Beware.

03-29-2025, 06:28 PM	#50
David Griffiths Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Posts: 15	Re: Preferred Vendor for parts? Arizona model A Sammy is very knowledgeable and helpful.Fast shipping

03-31-2025, 08:21 PM	#51
Sunny the Model A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 309	Re: Preferred Vendor for parts? For me it depends on the part in question and how soon i need it since i daily my 31 pickup. but generally it's Snyder's, Smith and Jones, Mike's Afordable, Brattons, Berts, in that order. only one i steer clear of is mac's auto parts since they deal in a lot of chineseium __________________ "Ain't but three thangs in this world worth a solitary dime, but A Models, Sweet Tea, and Macaroni Pie!"