Paragon Reproductions?
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio TX
Paragon Reproductions?
Hey Fellow vetter's has anyone used this company and if so what do you think of them and there products?
I am going to need to order Alt & Power steering brackets for a Big Block and related pulleys if needed.
Again thanks in advance
for any info you can give.
I am going to need to order Alt & Power steering brackets for a Big Block and related pulleys if needed.
Again thanks in advance
for any info you can give.
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio TX
Tom thank you . The reason I looked at Paragon was they have all the brackets in a kit form. I think the other site's like ZIP has the brackets as each piece. So what other venders should I take a look at by chance?
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Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
Tom thank you . The reason I looked at Paragon was they have all the brackets in a kit form. I think the other site's like ZIP has the brackets as each piece. So what other venders should I take a look at by chance?
I'd steer you toward Dr. Rebuild or Rik's, myself. I mean, why is the kit idea attractive? So you only have to memorize one part number for the phone call?
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Melting Slicks
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Dude Thank you for the reply. No I did not know what other company to look at so I looked at CC and by looking up the parts seperately it was more than the actual kit by Paragon. I will take a look at Dr. Rebuild and Rik's if I can find Rik's addy.
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I've used Paragon on many occasions. It helps when I live 30 minutes from them. A drive up there is cheaper than shipping from most places.
Paragon is good when it comes to supplying used original parts, or good reproductions.
Keep in mind though, that most of the parts places wholesale parts to each other. Those brackets you buy at Ecklers might have been manufactured by Zip or Paragon or someone else. if you want the RIGHT parts and you want to be sure they're the right parts, I'd try Paragon or Doc Rebuild. But naturally, you should check with our supporting vendor's first
Paragon is good when it comes to supplying used original parts, or good reproductions.
Keep in mind though, that most of the parts places wholesale parts to each other. Those brackets you buy at Ecklers might have been manufactured by Zip or Paragon or someone else. if you want the RIGHT parts and you want to be sure they're the right parts, I'd try Paragon or Doc Rebuild. But naturally, you should check with our supporting vendor's first
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Originally Posted by Tom73
Very good company with very good products, but can be a bit pricey on some items.
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I have bought a few things from them and been very pleased. I bought convertible door wedges that nobody else has. They fit and look great.
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My L-88 aircleaner was from Paragon and I was very impressed with the quality. Absolutely top-notch. As usual, I will recommend Gary Gruhala... He can get you paragon stuff for less than if you buy it direct. Google for "gruhala enterprises".
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I used them for the first time a few weeks ago and the service was great, friendly and I had the product in 2 days.
I will deal with them again. They also have a nice catalogue too.
I will deal with them again. They also have a nice catalogue too.
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Their website is pretty slick too. They show schematic diagrams and you just click on the part that you need and it will then display that part. It is handy if you don't know the exact name of a part but you know where it is.
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My recommendation is to find good correct used through this forum. I have not purchased any reproduction parts from any company that matched the originals with the exception of a few mechanical parts which at least fit even if the differences between the original and repro parts are obvious.
I know there are guys that are not in to the NCRS thing, but original parts are always best when you can get them at a reasonable cost.
That is my two cents.
Good Luck!
I know there are guys that are not in to the NCRS thing, but original parts are always best when you can get them at a reasonable cost.
That is my two cents.
Good Luck!
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I have bought a lot of parts from Paragon and everytime it has been an excellent experience AND they know their stuff too! If you have a question about fitment they are great and very thorough. Example: Last week I ordered a bunch of stuff for my 68. In this order were battery cables for a 72 (I am converting to the 0 gauge sidemounts). They caught the discrepincy in my order (72 cables and all other parts for a 68), called me and made sure thats what I wanted. All the parts were there the next day and shipping was very reasonable.
Paragon is the best in my book. They carry parts others don't have, they are in stock, excellent quality and they get the stuff to you lightning fast.
That said, I have had good experiences with Corvette Central also.
Paragon is the best in my book. They carry parts others don't have, they are in stock, excellent quality and they get the stuff to you lightning fast.
That said, I have had good experiences with Corvette Central also.
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I've bought a few things from them and I've seen their operation in Swartz Creek, MI. The check erey single part to make sure it meets their standards. If not it gets sent back. If they wouldn't put it on their own Vettes, they won't sell it to you.
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Melting Slicks
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Wow Corey so what is original your doors and Hood 
. And thank you for the gruhala enterprises note. I tried and tried to remember that name but could not. In a thread long ago it also said that he could get Hoods and other items I believe from Ecklers for a good price as well.
I would like to get the items I need from other forum members but they are slim pickens for a Big Block now for a small block they are a dime a dozen.
Thank you everyone this is a great place to be.
. And thank you for the gruhala enterprises note. I tried and tried to remember that name but could not. In a thread long ago it also said that he could get Hoods and other items I believe from Ecklers for a good price as well. I would like to get the items I need from other forum members but they are slim pickens for a Big Block now for a small block they are a dime a dozen.
Thank you everyone this is a great place to be.
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Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
Wow Corey so what is original your doors and Hood .
., I still have all the original parts but doing a frame off many parts were worn and andted to go back with new stuff. 
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80-90% of my hard core stock style parts came from them. The only problem I had was my own fault. I made several LARGE orders and did not open the boxes until months and months later. There were some problems where they billed for the wrong parts, and or, sent the wrong parts, etc.
Whatever you do, open the box ASAP, check your packing label and billing order to makes sure it all matches.
Of course, this should be done anytime you may an order anywhere.
Whatever you do, open the box ASAP, check your packing label and billing order to makes sure it all matches.
Of course, this should be done anytime you may an order anywhere.