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Old 07-25-2005, 01:18 PM
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Default Best ONE place to buy restoration parts
What is the consensus here? I know that Year One will give you a discount for purchasing parts in bulk but what about any others? I don’t just car about price, but overall package. Quality, customer service, price, delivery time, …
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I've had nothing but good service and parts from Rick's so that's pretty much where I buy most of my restoration type parts.
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Old 07-25-2005, 03:47 PM
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I also use Ricks.


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Old 07-25-2005, 04:06 PM
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I use a local guy. He usually gets me better prices then the catalog, and I never have to pay shipping, or tax, . So check that out first.

Not sure why anyone uses Year One. On the parts I have ordered, I could always find it cheaper elsewhere then Year One.
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Old 07-25-2005, 06:13 PM
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Check out ss396.com . you talk to hands on guys
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Old 07-25-2005, 10:11 PM
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What kind of car do you own. For my Chevelle I use Ground Up mostly, and for the Corvette I use Ecklers.
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