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Old 03-20-2002, 10:36 PM
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Default Anyone have any experience with Chicago Corvette?

I was comparing prices between them, Ecklers, MidAmerican, Corvette Central and Zip. They were slightly less expensive on a lot of items and WAY cheaper on others.

So any good or bad experiences?

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Old 03-20-2002, 10:42 PM
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I bought a total brake rebuild kit from them. They had the best prices at the time, shipped quickly I was real happy.
Old 03-20-2002, 11:03 PM
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i bought the pro brake kit from them because of the best pricehttp://www.chicagocorvette.com/brakes.html.the right rear caliper had chip right by the bleeder screw and the front right one was leaking from the seal.they sent me 2 new ones but charged me for them.the guy said he will reimburse me once he gets back the defective ones.i will definitely post the outcome of this "experience"
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I bought a few things from them. Bought a date correct carb for my 70 LT-1 I am restoring. They rebuilt and re-chromated. Bit pricey but got to admit they did a great job!
Old 03-21-2002, 07:42 AM
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I have bought from them several times. All were good experiences. Received shipment fast. No problems.
Old 03-21-2002, 11:30 AM
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Default Re: Anyone have any experience with Chicago Corvette? (Monkeywrench)

I live in the Chicago area and have used them fairly extensively as I can go there to pick up. So far no problems. When there has been something defective or not the right part, they made good on the problem. I'd recommend them as a source, but as always compare the prices.
PS - Al downthere is a very good technical resource to work with.
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Old 03-21-2002, 01:33 PM
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I purchased a few items also and the transaction was good as was my experience. then sent me a rebuild kit for pwr steering control vavle that was very good and the installation instructions were excellent. prices seem preety good too :cheers: :cool:
Old 03-21-2002, 01:37 PM
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I live by them and I also used to drive there all the time to pick up parts. They have great prices on a lot of stuff. They are a little slow in updating their catalog, and it's not nearly as pretty as Zips, but they have a good selection. I bought calipers from them and am still happy with them. I bought a rebuilt brake booster about 2 years ago and it's now leaking again, so I'm not too happy about that. Everything else I've gotten from them I've been happy with though. BTW if you order from them, make sure you buy one of the Lectric Limited laminated schematic posters for your year to put on the garage wall. Well worth it.

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I bought a Turn Signal Egg Crate Grill from Them years ago, because of the pricing. It was a good quality piece and I liked it. However the last catalog I have from them about 2 yrs old, there pricing didn't seem any better than ecklers, guess its time for me to ask for a new one.
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Default Re: Anyone have any experience with Chicago Corvette? (ZORA_RULES)

I build a lot of Holleys, and they are the "source" for restoration Holley parts now that Holley is "out of the restoration parts business". I received throttle shafts that were .003" undersize... had to send them back... they were more loose than the worn out/leaky shafts that were already in the carbs (BB Tripower setup). Also bought a few parts that were supposed to be brass... theirs are plastic. I was not a happy camper.

So, if you plan on buying Holley parts from them, ask a lot of questions up front. Otherwise the return-shipping starts to add up.
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Default Re: Anyone have any experience with Chicago Corvette? (Tom454)

Thanks for all the input guys. Their prices are good and the few calls I have made to clarify part #s have gotten good service.

I'll be placing my order today. BTW, not Holley parts :D

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