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Topic: Corvette Part vendors

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Corvette Part vendors

Posted: 7/22/13 5:20am Message 1 of 10
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tbirdsps
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Ridgecrest, CA - USA
Joined: 2/19/2013
Posts: 117
Vette(s): 1990 Coupe
I keep several catalogs.  You never know when you need stuff for the corvette.
 
So, I look up 5 things I need at this one supplier in Florida.  The 5 parts come to $547 without shipping costs.  One item the shipping cost is an additional $89. Total with shipping was $667.
 
I look up the same 5 items from a supplier in Michigan, those same exact 5 items comes to $331 including shipping.
 
Guess who I went with?
 
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Re: Corvette Part vendors

Posted: 7/22/13 12:04pm Message 2 of 10
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Sacramento, CA - USA
Joined: 4/11/2013
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Vette(s): 1995 Coupe, Automatic, Dark Red Metallic, 1G1YY22P6S5100376 1985 Coupe, Automatic, Gold Metallic, 1G1YY0783F5114974
Wow - half the price from one vendor to another?  That's really something.  I always try to shop around a little before buying, and doing so sure paid off for you.


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Re: Corvette Part vendors

Posted: 7/28/13 2:35pm Message 3 of 10
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Naples, FL - USA
Joined: 6/19/2011
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Vette(s): 1984 C4 Mild mods.85 fuelpump,Accel ignition, TCI, shiftkit, ramAir, Boshplat plugs, duels straight, VP 106 fuel mix, 1990 wheels,, Silver/Gray 1996 LT 4 Stock muffler eliminators Torch Red ZR1 Wheels
Let me guess. C C over Eklers. They go more for specific little parts I think than C C or midAmerica.  I buy all my things from C C. IF I see something priced less in an other catolog C C will match itThumbs Up


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Re: Corvette Part vendors

Posted: 7/28/13 3:33pm Message 4 of 10
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Columbia City, OR - USA
Joined: 6/30/2013
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Vette(s): 1988 35th Anniversary Edition Corvette Coupe
I dunno.... I've always been treated well with "Nally's" and "GmDirect"... Including those pesky little "Cotter Key" type pins for securing the hood struts. Barb had to "hit" me with the paddles after I saw the price... But at least they had'em...
 
Drive On!!..
Fast Freddie



 
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"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
Attributed to , Benjamin Franklin, 1759

Re: Corvette Part vendors

Posted: 7/28/13 5:07pm Message 5 of 10
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Guthrie, OK - USA
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Vette(s): 1984 L83/MD8 coupe
I've noticed the wide range of pricing as well....it's always best to shop around Thumbs Up


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Re: Corvette Part vendors

Posted: 9/9/13 11:34pm Message 6 of 10
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NORTON, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1985 C4 red, 1985 C4 Black and dark gray
eclkers front end link bushings (poly) 99.99  summit 12.00   energy susp.   thats called PROFIT


Re: Corvette Part vendors

Posted: 9/10/13 9:27pm Message 7 of 10
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Hemet, CA - USA
Joined: 3/24/2013
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Vette(s): 1986 convertible, bright red, white top, red interior
Ordered a new car cover from CC on Sunday and received it yesterday (Tuesday), can't beat that for service, the price was good and the quality is great.


Re: Corvette Part vendors

Posted: 11/9/13 10:06am Message 8 of 10
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phoenix, AZ - USA
Joined: 11/9/2013
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Vette(s): 1988 corvette completely stock
I do buy a lot of parts from cc even went to the showroom. Every time I do order from them takes about 5-7 days to receive parts but they are great to work with


Re: Corvette Part vendors

Posted: 11/20/13 5:44pm Message 9 of 10
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Cohasset, MN - USA
Joined: 11/28/2009
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Vette(s): 1986 Coupe Red, saddle leather interior Cast iron heads
I buy my parts online from several different vendors.  As others have said, it pays to shop around.  One thing I have noticed is that inflation is rearing its ugly head in the Corvette parts business.  The online price (the most up to date) is sometimes higher than what shows in the paper catalogs.   Fortunately, some offer free shipping at various times.  


Re: Corvette Part vendors

Posted: 1/14/14 5:03pm Message 10 of 10
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Naples, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1984 C4 Mild mods.85 fuelpump,Accel ignition, TCI, shiftkit, ramAir, Boshplat plugs, duels straight, VP 106 fuel mix, 1990 wheels,, Silver/Gray 1996 LT 4 Stock muffler eliminators Torch Red ZR1 Wheels
I just got a dash kit from Auto Anything Half the price direct from factoryThumbs Up


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