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07-08-2014, 05:27 AM | #42 |
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07-08-2014, 11:51 AM | #43 |
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I bought some parts from Macs in 1990, they seemed ok at first but seemed to go down hill over time. They listed some stuff that others didn't offer but many times didn't have said parts in stock. They were rude to my wife when she tried ordering parts from them. I don't plan to ever buy from them again. Anybody that reads this forum very often would have to have seen the negative posts about Macs. There are lots of good model A vendors. For quality of parts and quick shipping, I have never had a problem with Berts or Snyders.
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07-08-2014, 04:05 PM | #44 | |
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You make a good point Here in the UK. We have 2 companies that sell new Model A parts Guess where the Longest established one get there stuff from ???? Macks!!! Seems like it goes round in Circles I have allways had good luck and service from Bratton's and Snyders they are both Happy to ship to the UK John Cochran |
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07-09-2014, 08:02 AM | #45 |
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Have ordered from Macs for years, T and A. Never had a problem. Have had good quality parts too.
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07-09-2014, 09:29 AM | #46 |
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07-09-2014, 09:40 AM | #47 |
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Well, at least we have the choice of options. The really bad ones like Rick's get run out of town.
One nice thing about A's is, parts availability. I'd hate to be restoring a '29 Pierce Arrow looking for parts. Haven't seen very many catalogues for them! And for all the complaining, I know for sure I'd hate to be the guy trying to supply parts, it is a limited customer base for all of the ramp up money needed to bring parts to the table. At least, for comparison, with all of the hundreds of thousands of Mustangs out there, they have a VERY good parts selection to choose from. Good quality to boot. That market has more growth potential than our lowly Model A Ford. |
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07-09-2014, 10:32 AM | #49 | |
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I agree. Tom is a great asset and always helpful to me. I checked on a part not stocked in great quantity due to rarity of use.. and 6 months later when they got them in from the supplier Tom called me to say they were in. I didn't even have an order in.... Now that's service! Larry S. |
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07-09-2014, 02:22 PM | #50 |
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Have your friend buy from CJ Pony Parts. They are the 'Snyder's-Bratton's-Bert's' of the Mustang parts houses. I don't bother w/ the others because the parts and service I get from CJ is top of the line. Never had a part that was bad fitting. Never.
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07-09-2014, 04:22 PM | #51 |
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Brattons won't even sed me a catalog after three requests. I just bought parts from Jerry's in Orlando - good quality. He is closing at years end, so he would probably like to sell as much as possible before then.
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07-09-2014, 07:41 PM | #52 | |
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I have been doing business with Bratton's for over 20 years. I have met Walt Bratton several times over the years and I talk to him usually at least once a month. Walt does not tolerate poor service from his employees. Walt takes a very professional approach when he hears of poor service from one of his employees. Instead of firing the person he calls them all together to remind them they are in business to sell parts and please the customer. If they do not please the customer they will not sell parts and he will have to lay people off. They get the message real quick. I first met Walt at the Dallas MAFCA meet in 1992. At a time when most suppliers wanted to sell you their catalog Walt showed up at the meet with boxes and boxes of catalogs that he stacked up on a table at the rear of the seminar room and told each session to help them selves. This struck me as a man who knew how to run a business. And I have been doing business with him ever since. Call Bratton's at 1-800-255-1929 and ask to speak with Walt. If he is there he will take your call. If he is not there ask to speak to Jeff, his son-in-law. One is always there. Tell them you want a catalog and tell them about your difficulty trying to obtain one. I guarantee you will receive a catalog in the mail free of charge. You will never have a problem doing business with Bratton's. If you do, ask to speak with Walt. Tom Endy |
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07-09-2014, 08:22 PM | #53 |
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Just use Joe's Antique Auto from Mass. You will never use anyone else!
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Joe's is great for Flathead stuff but I am sure he doesn't handle Model A parts
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07-09-2014, 10:02 PM | #55 | |
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Allan you have been VERY Lucky ! They have stung me for shoddy repo parts and postage previously. Order on line with Brattons, Berts or Synders and you will save yourself a bundle and its easy. Just keep the order under NZ$ 450 to avoid GST Karl in Feilding |
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07-10-2014, 05:28 AM | #56 |
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Well, I just placed a fairly large order with Mac's for a Cartouche interior kit for my 31 Roadster. My first order with Mac's. This is far from a show car and I just couldn't see spending the extra money for LB.
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07-10-2014, 08:30 AM | #57 |
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I have to say, the Cartouche kit I received last week for my 27 roadster, was very nice and installed nicely. Received it in six days to. The first thing I bought from Macs in 4 years. Not promoting them but just my opinion.
Should add, that this was just the door panel kit and not the seats. having them done at my upholstery shop. Last edited by zzlegend; 07-10-2014 at 09:08 AM. |
07-10-2014, 08:32 AM | #58 |
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I don't know if this thread helped any but the order I placed in Dec shipped yesterday.
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07-10-2014, 08:33 AM | #59 |
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I rarely order from Mac's because they are probably the furthest away from me when compared to any of the other vendors This, of course, means higher shipping cost and longer waiting times. However, I have found that when all the other vendors are out of stock of a particular item, Mac's will almost always has one in stock. Maybe because they are such a large company they can afford to stock higher quantities? When I have purchased parts from Mac's I have always been satisfied with both quality and service. No complaints from me.
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07-10-2014, 08:55 AM | #60 |
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good luck with car-douche mine wore out in the first year on the driver seat and l/s door panel where my knee touches. you can see the wear on the seat next to the gun stock.. never again ill spend the xtra $$$ for better quality as i just did on my current restoration project. the LB is a night and day difference all around.... i hate doing things twice
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