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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 08:28 AM
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Anybody out there ever deal with a company called IKERD INC.? They sell corvette parts but their prices are way lower than average. Just want some feedback on whether they are legit. Thanks
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 08:36 AM
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Never heard of 'em. Looked at their web site. Not sure their prices are "way lower" ... $3,500 exchange for a bolt in C2 rear end...
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I usually use them for all suspension/drivetrain restoration parts. Never had any worries with them.
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 08:43 AM
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Never heard of 'em. Looked at their web site. Not sure their prices are "way lower" ... $3,500 exchange for a bolt in C2 rear end...
They sell trailing arms complete for $289.00 plus $200.00 core charge. Not a bad price.
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Pat Ikerd has been in the Corvette business in Indiana for decades.
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Pat Ikerd has been around a long, long time. Usually at every major show. Never had any trouble with him. Bought trailing arm assemblies for my '69 (separate orders) in the last few years, no issues, best price I found.
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I purchased a differential cover from them. The price was competitive and the shipping was prompt. I would make purchases from them again.
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I purchased a differential cover from them. The price was competitive and the shipping was prompt. I would make purchases from them again.
OK thanks for the help. New here and thanks again.
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I am in Indy, so I drove down about 80 miles to his shop to buy a rear end rebuilt pumpkin, competitive price, and he gave me good money on my trade in, more than the others. he rebuilds for some of the bigger corvette mail order places. 4 years later the rear end is running fine. I see him occasionally at the local shows and meets.
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I've purchased a few items from Ikerds. No problems.
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Originally Posted by Rayfry
Anybody out there ever deal with a company called IKERD INC.? They sell corvette parts but their prices are way lower than average. Just want some feedback on whether they are legit. Thanks
Great people to do business with & very honest. I have known Pat for 35 years. They also sell to some of the big catalog dealers.
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Another positive experience for IKERDS. Both my neighbor's '80 and a friend's '75 were supplied with new complete trailing arms. Very competitively priced...taking our old trailing arms in exchange. Quick turn around and very nice assemblies. Good to deal with on the phone.



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I know and have known Pat for years, he is a good guy and a good guy to get you what you need.
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Looks like they don't sell C1 parts....
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