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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 12:36 PM
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I'm ready to purchase from Cranes, and have never bought before. Any comments either pro or con would be appreciative. Thanks
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 12:45 PM
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He has been discussed before so you can search past feedback, but I think overall
I spoke to him 2 days ago, but didn't buy anything. I know, irrelevant.
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 04:37 PM
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I just bought a SB oil pan that he had on Ebay. Smooth transaction. He shipped it out the next day. Part was exactly as described. Others on here will share their own opinions both pro and con. I was able to see pics of the part that i was buying vs David describing over the phone. Maybe that was the diff. Either way, I had a positive experience. Maybe I was one of the "lucky" ones.
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he is an acquired taste, and often expensive; other than that I have no negatives...
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I've only made one purchase from him and it was correct and shipped quickly.
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I have met and spoken with David on a few occasions at Carlisle when he is holding 'school' and I say that with respect. It is always an entertaining experience and there is always something to learn.

He definitely tends to have strong opinions on virtually any subject he discusses, he knows his Corvettes and always has some rare or unusual stuff.

Good luck... GUSTO
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I have purchase a windshield Upper Chrome trim with an accommodation for sun visors from Crane....Very satisfied! Price are not necessarily good...But where are there bargains on C1 Parts???
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Originally Posted by wmf62
he is an acquired taste, and often expensive; other than that I have no negatives...
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An accurate assessment.

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He bought from me last year at Carlisle. Seems like a good guy.

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Originally Posted by carlisle61
I'm ready to purchase from Cranes, and have never bought before. Any comments either pro or con would be appreciative. Thanks

They have the best price on Knock-Off Wheels of any vender in the USA. These are for the bolt on knock-off style 1963-1967 C2 Corvettes.
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Bought two repo radiators at best price. Stamped and drop shipped no issues.
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Originally Posted by wmf62
he is an acquired taste, and often expensive; other than that I have no negatives...
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VERY politically correct description! I'm impressed.
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Originally Posted by carlisle61
I'm ready to purchase from Cranes, and have never bought before. Any comments either pro or con would be appreciative. Thanks

Just bought some knock-off wheels on Thursday, Good price of $1,839 + shipping. These are the new bolt on knock-offs and look great on the web. Hopefully, they will send after the weekend.
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Does anyone have experience with the windshield assemblies that Crane sells?
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