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Branded · 06-21-2025, 08:49 PM

Just checking to see if Ted Hidinger with Forties Parts out I’d Mission Viejo Ca is legit, he was recommended on Facebook for 40 Ford parts. Not attempting any disrespect just making sure he’s legit, can’t be to safe these days.

NCSUDucker · 06-21-2025, 09:07 PM

Don't know him but thought I would pass this along. With AI & Photoshop it's even harder. I thought I had found a bumper that would work for my 39 tonner the other week on one of the Flathead FB pages. Long story short I asked for a photo of the bumper with my name and date on a piece of paper, which he promptly did. Luckily I had some bad vibes about the transaction and did a little searching....found the same item on ebay for 2x the price. Photo looked 100% legit with my name on the paper.

Branded · 06-21-2025, 09:21 PM

I received this on Facebook

Hitman · 06-21-2025, 11:07 PM

Did you call or email him?

Don’t know him, but someone that restores and specializes in 40’ fords in So Cal recently passed and the collection is being sold off.

Branded · 06-21-2025, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman

Did you call or email him?

Don’t know him, but someone that restores and specializes in 40’ fords in So Cal recently passed and the collection is being sold off.

He contacted me through a 40 Ford Facebook ad I had made looking for a right side 40 ford wing vent frame. I have since been touching base with him via email

Hitman · 06-22-2025, 03:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Branded

He contacted me through a 40 Ford Facebook ad I had made looking for a right side 40 ford wing vent frame. I have since been touching base with him via email

Obviously, that's not the guy I'm referring to!

slowforty · 06-22-2025, 01:13 PM

I have done business with him. He was very good, and he has some items that other
40 parts suppliers seem to have on back order.

Branded · 06-22-2025, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowforty

I have done business with him. He was very good, and he has some items that other
40 parts suppliers seem to have on back order.

Seems like a straight shooter, he sent me several pictures and has some quality parts.

fortyfords · 06-22-2025, 08:13 PM

I've done business with Ted and he is definitely legit. As long as no one has hacked into his web site.

06-21-2025, 08:49 PM	#1
Branded Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Yorkville Indiana Posts: 430	Ted Hidinger Just checking to see if Ted Hidinger with Forties Parts out I’d Mission Viejo Ca is legit, he was recommended on Facebook for 40 Ford parts. Not attempting any disrespect just making sure he’s legit, can’t be to safe these days. Last edited by Branded; 06-21-2025 at 09:47 PM.

06-21-2025, 09:07 PM	#2
NCSUDucker Member Join Date: Jun 2024 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 67	Re: Ted Hidinger Don't know him but thought I would pass this along. With AI & Photoshop it's even harder. I thought I had found a bumper that would work for my 39 tonner the other week on one of the Flathead FB pages. Long story short I asked for a photo of the bumper with my name and date on a piece of paper, which he promptly did. Luckily I had some bad vibes about the transaction and did a little searching....found the same item on ebay for 2x the price. Photo looked 100% legit with my name on the paper.

06-21-2025, 11:07 PM	#4
Hitman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 822	Re: Ted Hidinger Did you call or email him? Don’t know him, but someone that restores and specializes in 40’ fords in So Cal recently passed and the collection is being sold off.

06-22-2025, 01:13 PM	#7
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,176	Re: Ted Hidinger I have done business with him. He was very good, and he has some items that other 40 parts suppliers seem to have on back order.

06-22-2025, 08:13 PM	#9
fortyfords Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: faucett, mo Posts: 438	Re: Ted Hidinger I've done business with Ted and he is definitely legit. As long as no one has hacked into his web site.