Reference GM discontinued part numbers
Racer
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From: Long Grove, IL
Haven't been able to find a website, however there is a guy on the NCRS forum site that can tell you what a part is and a whole lot of other informaiton just from a part number. The part numbers can be any GM part (Chevy, Ponitac, etc.)
The guy's name is Joe Lucia and can be found at: http://www.ncrs.org/forum/index.shtml
Regards,
Jay
The guy's name is Joe Lucia and can be found at: http://www.ncrs.org/forum/index.shtml
Regards,
Jay
Team Owner
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
I've had partial success using the company "GM Parts Direct" search feature:
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
Originally Posted by BDVT69
Is there a web site that will give a discription of parts according to the GM part number, even if the part is discontinued.
From what I can tell, there is no source of discontinued parts lists available to the general public. You can give an old number to a GM parts counter guy and if he is in a good mood he can see the history of the part and if there is a new number, but even this sometimes is not accurate. GM used substitute parts in many cases that were functional replacements. Some of these had no resemblance to the original part, and some did not work at all.
I used to provide parts through my commercial account to a lot of NCRS type guys in NJ when I lived there.... I spent a lot of time messing with this stuff.
The GM Parts On Line site has a lot of "holes" in it. I punched in numbers I knew were good, and it came back NFG. The best approach I have found is to frequent the parts counter at your local Chevy dealer so they get to know you. The "phone" approach isn't quite as productive.
Good Luck.
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
There are a few PDF files of microfiche that list and show all
the parts, but I'm not sure they have the "part numbers"
that are cast into the pieces. Someone posted a link a while
back, but I forget the details.
OK - found them on a CD I have. Unfortunately, the microfiche is
not text searchable. Looks like lots of scanned pictures.
But, if you have any idea what/where the part is - then it has the
part numbers for identification of model/year application.
There are 6 files 20-30 Megs each.
the parts, but I'm not sure they have the "part numbers"
that are cast into the pieces. Someone posted a link a while
back, but I forget the details.
OK - found them on a CD I have. Unfortunately, the microfiche is
not text searchable. Looks like lots of scanned pictures.
But, if you have any idea what/where the part is - then it has the
part numbers for identification of model/year application.
There are 6 files 20-30 Megs each.
Last edited by NHvette; Mar 16, 2005 at 02:01 PM.
Instructor
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From: Lapeer Michigan
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Tom454
The GM Parts On Line site has a lot of "holes" in it. I punched in numbers I knew were good, and it came back NFG. The best approach I have found is to frequent the parts counter at your local Chevy dealer so they get to know you. The "phone" approach isn't quite as productive.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
Joe Lucia is the undisputed expert on GM part numbers. I have used him as a resource for years while restoring my 68 coupe. The man is a walking dictionary and his track record for accuracy is phenominal. Try Joe, I'm sure he can and will help you. Go to the Technical Discussion board at www.ncrs.org and post your question to him. You do not have to be a member of NCRS.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Englewood FL
Parts Voice is a great source for locating dealers that stock discontinued parts. It will also tell you if there is a current part no.
http://www.partsvoice.com/partsvoice...arch_part.html
http://www.partsvoice.com/partsvoice...arch_part.html
Burning Brakes
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From: Sick of these TOOLS & AZZHATS in DC
Originally Posted by NHvette
There are a few PDF files of microfiche that list and show all
the parts, but I'm not sure they have the "part numbers"
that are cast into the pieces. Someone posted a link a while
back, but I forget the details.
OK - found them on a CD I have. Unfortunately, the microfiche is
not text searchable. Looks like lots of scanned pictures.
But, if you have any idea what/where the part is - then it has the
part numbers for identification of model/year application.
There are 6 files 20-30 Megs each.
the parts, but I'm not sure they have the "part numbers"
that are cast into the pieces. Someone posted a link a while
back, but I forget the details.
OK - found them on a CD I have. Unfortunately, the microfiche is
not text searchable. Looks like lots of scanned pictures.
But, if you have any idea what/where the part is - then it has the
part numbers for identification of model/year application.
There are 6 files 20-30 Megs each.
http://unioncommons.com/c3/
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 6,134
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
Originally Posted by codestar7
Tom....I know what "NFG" ment in the service...what does it mean on the GM counter?...Same thing?
Yup.
Edit.. I like to tell this story occasionally...
Was at a meeting... made a presentation.... included the term NFG.... young aspiring CEO girl requested I clarify the term NFG... thinking there would be one less adversary between her & the top.... she aleady knew what NFG meant.... thought she had me.... I thought quick.... responded "Not Found to be Good...... she smiled & sat down... end of discussion.... I win.
Last edited by Tom454; Mar 17, 2005 at 12:59 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
I punched in 3940916 and 3940922 at the above site(s?) and got no response on them. They are both original GM part numbers, discontinued, and the number has never been superceded.
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