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which supplier
Hi all, I purchased a 59 vette in the past few months and am about to have some work done over the winter (thats a long time in minnesota!).
The person who is going to do some work has not worked on vettes this old. MY QUESTION is
I will need a lot of "parts"
(carpet, seat belts, sun visors, rubber, emergency brake, wipers,.... quite a few more.)
WHich parts supplier do you generally find best??
thanks.
Rob
Drive my 59 all the time!!
The person who is going to do some work has not worked on vettes this old. MY QUESTION is
I will need a lot of "parts"
(carpet, seat belts, sun visors, rubber, emergency brake, wipers,.... quite a few more.)
WHich parts supplier do you generally find best??
thanks.
Rob
Drive my 59 all the time!!
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Try Mary Joe Rohner out of California. She's been great with solid axle parts over the years.
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From: CT
98% of the dealers purchase 98% of the parts from the same supplies, and 98% charge the same price. Take your pick of the one who seems to appreciate your business the most. I've purchased most items from Corvette Central & Dr. Rebuild - never had an issue with either
Burning Brakes
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I've pretty much settled on Paragon for both my '60 and '66 parts. They give a 10-15% discount if you tell them you're starting a restoration, and havn't screwed up an order yet.
Drifting
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From: Hawaii
Originally Posted by GCD1962
98% of the dealers purchase 98% of the parts from the same supplies, and 98% charge the same price. Take your pick of the one who seems to appreciate your business the most. I've purchased most items from Corvette Central & Dr. Rebuild - never had an issue with either
I've done a lot of business with Eckler's and Zip and never had a complaint. Shipping to Hawaii sucks though.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Wayne IN
St. Jude Donor '06
I have been satisfied with Paragon and Corvette Central. Both keep you updated on when the parts are shipped. I have also had no problems with returns for either. I would agree that there is a lot of crossover between suppliers and that the prices are pretty close.
I just received a Year One catalog (it's free)-it's one of the nicest I've seen.
http://yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=Q
Mike
I just received a Year One catalog (it's free)-it's one of the nicest I've seen.
http://yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=Q
Mike
Melting Slicks
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From: Wa.
Originally Posted by jntdysf
I have been satisfied with Paragon and Corvette Central.
I've spent $$$$$$ with both without a complaint. Another supplier that is very good is http://www.vetteproducts.net/ . 
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I like to support Paragon, since they are local, throw a nice corvette show every year with shop tour, and they will go out of their way to help you out. Like Gary said, they hook you up with a discound as well.
I have also used Dr Rebuild with success.
Matt
I have also used Dr Rebuild with success.
Matt