The Ford Barn

cas3 · 02-24-2018, 11:13 PM

nice, knowledgeable guy, but theres more to it. nearly a year ago i sent a block out to be checked, and machined and balance rotating parts. that guy sat on his ass for 8 months, then i took it some where else and when it came time to balance we found i had the wrong size rod bearings. who made the mistake in ordering is open for debate, but mac took them back. how many vendors would honor the deal a year later? vanpelt sales, look em up if you havent been there yet. best wishes mac, skip

leon bee · 02-25-2018, 01:06 AM

I made a recent purchase from them. First rate service all around. And a sticker!

cmbrucew · 02-25-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cas3

nice, knowledgeable guy, but theres more to it. nearly a year ago i sent a block out to be checked, and machined and balance rotating parts. that guy sat on his ass for 8 months, then i took it some where else and when it came time to balance we found i had the wrong size rod bearings. who made the mistake in ordering is open for debate, but mac took them back. how many vendors would honor the deal a year later? vanpelt sales, look em up if you havent been there yet. best wishes mac, skip

One of the good guys for sure. Great experience dealing with him.
Bruce

RKS.PA · 02-25-2018, 02:00 PM

He and Shelly (Model A Lady and founder of the Ford Barn) are the reason I support them and their family business. And, their parts catalogs are extremely helpful in both seeing how parts are assembled and numbered. I copied their torque settings page for my shop.

Dick.

Charles Brock · 02-25-2018, 02:13 PM

Absolutely The Best!!!

Clem Clement · 02-25-2018, 03:09 PM

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Great folks. Mac's tranny fixin book is the bestest!!

my4dv8 · 02-25-2018, 03:37 PM

I ordered som 48 to 52 F1 front drums from Mac VP the picture was correct the part number was correct OEM ford number.8C-1125, But he sent generic flat faced 3" bronco drums which do not fit our application.
Emailed him twice late November and again early December. But have had no reply as to what's up with the drums not matching the catalog listing. It hard when we live on the other side of the globe.

26 lakes · 02-25-2018, 03:48 PM

He has always been great when I have needed parts. He always give first rate information on what you will need and how to get to get the job done.

Step-down · 02-25-2018, 06:07 PM

Vanpelt transmission book and couple phone call did it. Motor and transmission done ,good source for parts ...

fordor · 02-25-2018, 07:44 PM

Shelly sent me a replacement spring for a 60 hp water pump that I rebuilt using there rebuild kit a no charge for the spring or shipping. Wouldn't take my money after I offered to pay for both. They have a long time customer in me. These are the people you love to do business with.

02-24-2018, 11:13 PM	#1
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,574	another pat on the back for mac vanpelt nice, knowledgeable guy, but theres more to it. nearly a year ago i sent a block out to be checked, and machined and balance rotating parts. that guy sat on his ass for 8 months, then i took it some where else and when it came time to balance we found i had the wrong size rod bearings. who made the mistake in ordering is open for debate, but mac took them back. how many vendors would honor the deal a year later? vanpelt sales, look em up if you havent been there yet. best wishes mac, skip

02-25-2018, 01:06 AM	#2
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	Re: another pat on the back for mac vanpelt I made a recent purchase from them. First rate service all around. And a sticker!

02-25-2018, 02:00 PM	#4
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: another pat on the back for mac vanpelt He and Shelly (Model A Lady and founder of the Ford Barn) are the reason I support them and their family business. And, their parts catalogs are extremely helpful in both seeing how parts are assembled and numbered. I copied their torque settings page for my shop. Dick.

02-25-2018, 02:13 PM	#5
Charles Brock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rome, GA Posts: 120	Re: another pat on the back for mac vanpelt Absolutely The Best!!!

02-25-2018, 03:09 PM	#6
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: another pat on the back for mac vanpelt Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great folks. Mac's tranny fixin book is the bestest!!

02-25-2018, 03:37 PM	#7
my4dv8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,112	Re: another pat on the back for mac vanpelt I ordered som 48 to 52 F1 front drums from Mac VP the picture was correct the part number was correct OEM ford number.8C-1125, But he sent generic flat faced 3" bronco drums which do not fit our application. Emailed him twice late November and again early December. But have had no reply as to what's up with the drums not matching the catalog listing. It hard when we live on the other side of the globe.

02-25-2018, 03:48 PM	#8
26 lakes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee's Summit, Mo Posts: 338	Re: another pat on the back for mac vanpelt He has always been great when I have needed parts. He always give first rate information on what you will need and how to get to get the job done.

02-25-2018, 06:07 PM	#9
Step-down Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hat City (Danbury CT) Posts: 647	Re: another pat on the back for mac vanpelt Vanpelt transmission book and couple phone call did it. Motor and transmission done ,good source for parts ... __________________ "I can't cry as long as I know the Lord has risen "

02-25-2018, 07:44 PM	#10
fordor Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 87	Re: another pat on the back for mac vanpelt Shelly sent me a replacement spring for a 60 hp water pump that I rebuilt using there rebuild kit a no charge for the spring or shipping. Wouldn't take my money after I offered to pay for both. They have a long time customer in me. These are the people you love to do business with.