The Ford Barn

luvmyclassics · 01-11-2016, 07:57 PM

I'm looking online and in catalogs and for many parts there are a number of companies all selling the same parts usually within a few dollars of each other. Right now I am ordering all the parts needed to hang front springs and parts are available from companies such as Macs, LMC. C&G, NPD, Midwest Early Ford, and others.

Are they all getting the parts from essentially the same supplier or does one company stand out in terms of quality and or US made?

waterboychuck · 01-11-2016, 08:35 PM

I like C & G and Carpenter.

mrtexas · 01-11-2016, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by waterboychuck

I like C & G and Carpenter.

Stay away from Macs.

Brooks · 01-11-2016, 08:59 PM

Joe's antique parts in MA is a good one. Fast service.

JSeery · 01-11-2016, 09:05 PM

For the most part they all sell the same parts, but some items are different. It is hard to pick one supplier, different parts are better (quality and price wise) from one supplier and another supplier of another part. Just the way it is. Shipping and come into play, there are real differences on the shipping rates. Some parts are better purchased from a NOS source as the reproduction parts are basically junk.

FrankWest · 01-11-2016, 09:06 PM

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I have used Mac's a lot, mac's send out an illustrated catalog that is easy to use but Bob Drake has better quality stuff. As JSeery says you should always try to get NOS original stuff first next used stuff that is original then order replica parts. Most replica parts come from China and India and are not made like originals, but only superficially look like the original part. Don't buy original wires...insulation goes bad.

petehoovie · 01-11-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtexas

Stay away from Macs.

MAC's has always come through for me and many, many others in the hobby....

Krylon32 · 01-11-2016, 10:17 PM

Bob Drake may have better parts but the last couple of times I have tried to order most of the stuff has been out of stock. That's why they call him Back Order Bob

34pickup · 01-11-2016, 10:27 PM

I have dealt with Midwest Early Ford a bunch and never have been disappointed in shipping or quality. The quality of most all repro parts are basically the same I have found out.

GB SISSON · 01-11-2016, 10:33 PM

My favorite source for 30 years. He has tons of NOS stuff. Not always made by ford, but usually. For instance exhaust valves in an old dog eared box, clearly brand new, made in Akron Ohio. You call him, he states price and availability. Next he sends you the goods with a hand written invoice and when it arrives you send him a check. Sorry that was my old lense and they're blurry. Bob Selzam 732 928 9421

larrys40 · 01-11-2016, 10:37 PM

Baxter Ford parts in Lawrence Kansas is always good. Don and Bob have been helpful for many years to me. Lots of NOS, used, and some repro available.

Steves46 · 01-11-2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brooks

Joe's antique parts in MA is a good one. Fast service.

Joe is a top notch fellow.

DD931 · 01-11-2016, 10:43 PM

I'm a fan of C&G. They regularly ship from California to PA in two days. Knowledgeable staff, great customer service attitude.

325w · 01-11-2016, 10:50 PM

Order from Bob on Thursday AM. Parts arrived today.

Graeme / New Zealand · 01-12-2016, 12:14 AM

Found C&G of Escondido CA by accident 20 odd years ago. Always go to them first now, their customer service is next to none in my opinion.

GB

36coupe · 01-12-2016, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DD931

I'm a fan of C&G. They regularly ship from California to PA in two days. Knowledgeable staff, great customer service attitude.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

Found C&G of Escondido CA by accident 20 odd years ago. Always go to them first now, their customer service is next to none in my opinion.

GB

yeap
great service

wga · 01-12-2016, 01:18 AM

Ask for Kyle at C&G. These guys are easy to do business with.

JM 35 Sedan · 01-12-2016, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Krylon32

Bob Drake may have better parts but the last couple of times I have tried to order most of the stuff has been out of stock. That's why they call him Back Order Bob

That's probably an "Old Wives Tale" that Kube started back when he was a kid, and had just started working on these old Fords

funrunr · 01-12-2016, 06:14 AM

Don't buy the rubber gaskets from MAC'S, ALL of the ones I ordered were poor quality.
I no longer use them for other parts but some people seem to like them. It all boils down to your standards and what pleases you. I'm sure there are good parts from them to be had.

JWL · 01-12-2016, 06:41 AM

Don't forget to check Van Pelt. They have put together allot of helpful information which is available to the general public. I have received good service from both Van Pelt and Mac's. Many parts are the same from all suppliers.

01-11-2016, 07:57 PM	#1
luvmyclassics Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 193	Who to buy parts from? I'm looking online and in catalogs and for many parts there are a number of companies all selling the same parts usually within a few dollars of each other. Right now I am ordering all the parts needed to hang front springs and parts are available from companies such as Macs, LMC. C&G, NPD, Midwest Early Ford, and others. Are they all getting the parts from essentially the same supplier or does one company stand out in terms of quality and or US made?

01-11-2016, 08:35 PM	#2
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: Who to buy parts from? I like C & G and Carpenter. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

01-11-2016, 08:59 PM	#4
Brooks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: AL Posts: 115	Re: Who to buy parts from? Joe's antique parts in MA is a good one. Fast service. __________________ '40Garage

01-11-2016, 09:05 PM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Who to buy parts from? For the most part they all sell the same parts, but some items are different. It is hard to pick one supplier, different parts are better (quality and price wise) from one supplier and another supplier of another part. Just the way it is. Shipping and come into play, there are real differences on the shipping rates. Some parts are better purchased from a NOS source as the reproduction parts are basically junk.

01-11-2016, 09:06 PM	#6
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,005	Re: Who to buy parts from? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have used Mac's a lot, mac's send out an illustrated catalog that is easy to use but Bob Drake has better quality stuff. As JSeery says you should always try to get NOS original stuff first next used stuff that is original then order replica parts. Most replica parts come from China and India and are not made like originals, but only superficially look like the original part. Don't buy original wires...insulation goes bad.

01-11-2016, 10:17 PM	#8
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,470	Re: Who to buy parts from? Bob Drake may have better parts but the last couple of times I have tried to order most of the stuff has been out of stock. That's why they call him Back Order Bob

01-11-2016, 10:27 PM	#9
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,526	Re: Who to buy parts from? I have dealt with Midwest Early Ford a bunch and never have been disappointed in shipping or quality. The quality of most all repro parts are basically the same I have found out. __________________ Matt 24:36-41

01-11-2016, 10:37 PM	#11
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Who to buy parts from? Baxter Ford parts in Lawrence Kansas is always good. Don and Bob have been helpful for many years to me. Lots of NOS, used, and some repro available.

01-11-2016, 10:43 PM	#13
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Re: Who to buy parts from? I'm a fan of C&G. They regularly ship from California to PA in two days. Knowledgeable staff, great customer service attitude.

01-11-2016, 10:50 PM	#14
325w Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 378	Re: Who to buy parts from? Order from Bob on Thursday AM. Parts arrived today.

01-12-2016, 12:14 AM	#15
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Who to buy parts from? Found C&G of Escondido CA by accident 20 odd years ago. Always go to them first now, their customer service is next to none in my opinion. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

01-12-2016, 01:18 AM	#17
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 897	Re: Who to buy parts from? Ask for Kyle at C&G. These guys are easy to do business with. __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.

01-12-2016, 06:14 AM	#19
funrunr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belleville,MI Posts: 1,427	Re: Who to buy parts from? Don't buy the rubber gaskets from MAC'S, ALL of the ones I ordered were poor quality. I no longer use them for other parts but some people seem to like them. It all boils down to your standards and what pleases you. I'm sure there are good parts from them to be had. __________________ Thank God this is only a hobby!

01-12-2016, 06:41 AM	#20
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: Who to buy parts from? Don't forget to check Van Pelt. They have put together allot of helpful information which is available to the general public. I have received good service from both Van Pelt and Mac's. Many parts are the same from all suppliers.

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