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02-19-2020, 05:48 PM | #21 |
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Re: Preferred Vendor for parts?
I like Berts a lot , usually ship same or next day. Best to call and ask for delivery times on rebuilts (Carbs, Generators, etc), sometimes they are backlogged.
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02-19-2020, 06:25 PM | #22 |
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I only buy from Berts. Not only same day shipping, no handling charges, but if you have a question, they know model As inside and out. That's all they do, for 40 years
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02-19-2020, 07:33 PM | #23 | |
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02-19-2020, 07:38 PM | #24 |
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Sounds like Berts is the favorite here. Their website looks good, seem to have a vast choice of parts.
I ordered some small items from Macs last week. Choke tube parts. Next will be intake/exhaust manifolds, carb gaskets, & some more smalls & I'll be getting those from Berts. Thanks for the recommendations guys! I want to get this A running smooth like it deserves.
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02-19-2020, 08:08 PM | #25 |
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Re: Preferred Vendor for parts?
I like Bert's for really good used parts and I use Snyders here in Ohio and Bratton's. I talked to Alan of A and L yesterday about my stop light switch and should have asked about a catalog or whatever they have. Not a whole lot of info on them so I guess you just call and ask them?
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02-19-2020, 11:00 PM | #26 |
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02-19-2020, 11:17 PM | #27 |
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For me, location is important. Being in a small town in southern Minnesota if I order from most suppliers the package gets transferred from truck to truck five or six times enroute. That means the package gets tossed a LOT. I have heard from the drivers that if you put about $1000 insurance on it they will be a lot more careful. They don't want to pay off a big claim.
It doesn't matter what value is actually in the package. If it gets damaged they only pay up to the value of the item. It costs a couple bucks extra for the higher insurance but in my mind the value of the extra care given is worth it. IF my info about the $1000 insurance is right. So go for the closest vendor if you are off the grid like me. |
02-20-2020, 10:57 AM | #28 |
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Bert's for me !
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02-20-2020, 11:21 AM | #29 | |
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02-20-2020, 11:26 AM | #30 |
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I'd just like to add that I was at A&L yesterday to buy a couple reballed steering arms. First when he checked the arms I brought to exchange he said the double arm was bent and he'd keep it on the side just in case the correct replacement made things not line up. Second, when I asked if they had a hone in the shop to do the kingpin bushings he said no but gave me a nice piloted reamer and said I could use it and bring it back whenever I was done. Didn't ask for a deposit or anything. Could not be happier with the level of customer service there.
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02-20-2020, 03:55 PM | #31 |
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Plus 1 on A&L. Al was a great guy. The line up is somewhat limited, their main business is really reproduction parts for Snyders, etc. They do have a small retail catalog, no web presence.
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02-20-2020, 08:46 PM | #32 |
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I called A&L Tuesday afternoon about the '31 brake light switch issue I had and Alan sent me out a new one that I got today already. He was surprised one somehow got through that would not work correctly.I wish I had asked him to also send a catalog or parts list. Wonder if they are the ones who make the sidemount spare tire repro brackets? Tired of messing with bent up rusted originals.
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02-21-2020, 01:52 PM | #33 |
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Here are all the vendors I buy from:
https://www.brattons.com/ https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/ https://modelamedic.com/ https://www.mikes-afordable.com/ https://modelastore.com/ http://www.gaslightauto.com/ http://a-springs.com/ https://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/
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02-22-2020, 09:29 PM | #34 |
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+1 Bert's!
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02-22-2020, 09:54 PM | #35 | |
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02-22-2020, 10:33 PM | #36 |
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I will jump on the Bert’s bandwagon.
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02-23-2020, 07:22 AM | #37 |
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For quick shipping and great service, you can't beat "Tam's Model A Parts”, Joe always treats you right.
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02-23-2020, 10:07 AM | #38 |
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02-23-2020, 10:26 AM | #39 | |
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02-23-2020, 12:04 PM | #40 |
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Bert’s and Mike’s. Mike’s is about 50 minutes from my house. Bert’s is “just” a little further.
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