Scott:
Per your request in the message below, following is a list of vendors I've
purchased parts from. I've been very pleased cannot think of any vendors on
my list that I've had problems with.
Classic Parts of America (formerly Chevy Duty) - misc. interior parts,
weatherstripping, etc.
LMC Truck Parts - misc. interior parts, weatherstripping, etc.
Tuckers Classic Pickup Parts - Poly 21-gallon gas tank (under bed)
Brothers - power brake conversion, power steering conversion,misc. interior
parts, weatherstripping, etc.
Bow Tie Bits - rebuilt instrument cluster, hard to find OE parts.
Classic Industries - misc. interior parts, weatherstripping, etc.
Yogi's Inc. - street rod parts (excellent availability and returns policy)
Phoenix Transmissions - 4-speed overdrive transmissions (good instructions
and warranty)
Juliano's Interior Products - seat belts and 3rd stop light
Northern Auto Parts - engine parts (intakes, carbs, and etc.)
Wardlow Custom Masks - Bra and bumper cover
Art Morrison Engineering - rear 4-link suspension
Total Cost Involved - independant front suspension (IFS)
Mark-K Quality Parts - bed replacement items (polished stainless bed strips)
Mother Truckers - sheetmetal (fenders dorrs and etc.) good prices and
returns policy
JC Whitney - engine fan, alternator, and crank belt pulleys
Alan Grove - power steering pump, alternator brackets (good workmanship,
excellent instructions)
Depending on where you are located, some of these vendors have competative
shipping prices. I'm located in the midwest, so I've seldom ordered
anything big from CA or FL.
Hope this list helps, if I can be of any further assistance, feel free to
contact me. Good luck with your '56!!
Carl Ham
'56 Chevy Stepside Pickup
Hopewell, IL
>From: "Scott Severns" <oakmountain@nac.net>
>To: <the_hams@hotmail.com>
>Subject: 56 chevy truck
>Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:13:56 -0500
>
>Good morningCarl,
>
>I have been reading your articles on the work you have done on your truck
>and I'm about to start working on my 56 Chevy. The sheetmetal is being
>removed all down to the chassis and while the body man has that I'm looking
>to update the steering,driveline (maybe convert to an automatic) and
>brakes. The engine has already been swapped out to a 350.
>
>From reading your stuff you sound like a guy who's been there and done it
>all. The question I have is do you have any recommendations for parts
>suppliers? There are hundreds of guys out there who all seem to be selling
>the same thing, but the pricing is all over the place, and I certainly
>don't want to buy junk, but I gotta stretch my $$ as far as it will go.
>
>Any advice you could offer would certainly be appreciated.
>
>Scott
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