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Parts Catalog (12/22)
 11/21/07 6:02pm
crossfire1982
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Cramerton, NC - USA

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black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion

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Ive ordered from most of the ones mentioned at one time or the other but my primary vendor is Riks Corvette Parts.  I have their catalog but prefer looking at their website to find what I need.
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Parts Catalog (13/22)
 11/21/07 8:17pm
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Scotch Plains, NJ - USA

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1981 Corvette Coupe, Stock, Black on Black, 4 Spd

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I take the time to list the vendors on an excel sheet and their prices.
I don't always take the lowest $ because of all the reasons above.
and since not all vendors will have all the items you are looking for. I have picked the vendor with most items. Other times I have had to call the vendors to get help before buying. IMHO Bair's, 1st, Corvette World and the rest listed above. Best bet is to plan ahead and take your time. (Older folks will disagree with taken your time).


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Parts Catalog (14/22)
 11/21/07 10:16pm
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Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...

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Parts Catalog (15/22)
 11/22/07 8:32am
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Fayetteville, NC - USA

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1968 Corvette Convertable, 4 spd, 350 SB, Daily Driver

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Some suppliers will give package discounts.  Like door panels, carpet and seat covers at a discounted price then another discount rate for additional interior parts as long as you order them at the same time.  Ecklers has that interior program.
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Parts Catalog (16/22)
 11/23/07 2:16pm
Aaron1976
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Vancouver, WA - USA

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1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black

Joined: 11/17/2007
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Bair's waved the S&H fee for me when I let them know I was a member of C3VR and the catalog is on the way, that was cool.

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Parts Catalog (17/22)
 11/24/07 10:38am
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Lanoka Harbor, NJ - USA

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1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c

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i have used ecklers and midamerica alot. both have a large selection and quality parts. both of their websites are easy to navigate. i do check other sites as well but they are my usuals. when i order from ecklers i usually pay the extra 4.95 for them to ship order the same day and i usuall have it within 3-4 days (mostly only do that if i need the parts quick), other wise i get the parts in about 7-10 days. midamerica is usually very quick on their shipping normally and the one time i paid to get the express handling it seemed to take longer (guess i just wanted the parts to much). most of where you order from is personnal choice as to where you feel you get the best service.

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Parts Catalog (18/22)
 11/24/07 11:54am
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Gloucester, VA - USA

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1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition

Joined: 1/29/2005
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I've used Volunteer Vette, MAM and Bairs.

 All 3 have awesome customer service.  I use Volunteer when I've got difficult items to find. They seem to be the most reasonable and they are quick.

 If I'm in a hurry and cost isn't an object I run up to Zip's since it's just down the road.


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Parts Catalog (19/22)
 11/24/07 12:40pm
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[QUOTE=JimG]I've used Volunteer Vette, MAM and Bairs.

 All 3 have awesome customer service.  I use Volunteer when I've got difficult items to find. They seem to be the most reasonable and they are quick.

 If I'm in a hurry and cost isn't an object I run up to Zip's since it's just down the road.
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  Jeez Jim.  It must be nice to have ANYONE "just down the road" that sold Corvette parts. I'd be in heaven and probably broke with that easy access. LOL Do you find they are more expensive in general?
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Parts Catalog (20/22)
 11/24/07 4:28pm
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williamston, NC - USA

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1969 coupe, 350, m22 trans, ac, black on black,

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 I have had good luck with Eklers,,,year one and mid america,,just depends on your needs, I think most all of them are just middlemen and the actual products sold all come from the same suppliers,,rd
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Parts Catalog (21/22)
 11/24/07 4:37pm
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Vancouver, WA - USA

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1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black

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I have recvd. Eckler's, Zip, & Mid America catalogs already (I have others ordered). They are very interesting and it is like looking at candy with a 5 year olds eyes! There is so much STUFF! JimG how lucky are you, Zip just down the road?

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Parts Catalog (22/22)
 11/24/07 4:58pm
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Port Orchard, WA - USA

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1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48

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Kind of hard for me to answer this question, I have them all on my puter desk, Zip, Mid-America, Corvette America, Eckler's, Corvette Central, VanSteel, and Year One. The only ones I haven't ordered from are probably VanSteel and Year One.  I've had great results with all the others, but my most widely used Website would have to be Corvette America.

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