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Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business A friend of mine called them looking for clutch/brake shaft bushings and found out that they were no longer being made. Joblot was the maker. They are selling out of everything and going out of business, due to death of one owner and another wants out. I guess they supplied others with parts (Macs). Too bad. They have been around a long time and had good service. I don't know what other parts they had made.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Wow, thanks for letting us know. That is bad news.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Have done business with them for over 45 years!
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Sad news.... :(
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business I heard the same on Friday from a reliable source. Same exact story.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business That is a shame. When I bought my first car, a '48 Ford TuDor Sedan, in 1965, the first place I drove it to was Joblot in Queens, NY. I've been doing business with them for 50 years... Sad to see them go. :(
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business It's been in the works for some time now. It's really a shame still, it's been a great company to deal with through the years!
Someone had mentioned it up here "way back" but most "fluffed" it off. Thanks, Gary in N.Y. P.S. The original owner (Hal) passed away I believe earlier this year. This is usually the outcome when partners "split", for whatever reasons, family's are involved, and the business is "smaller" with an ever present shrinking market!! |
Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business A shame but it's a tough and ever shrinking market .... so many people, places, and things are just memories now. Time to make new memories ....
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business I've done business with them since the late 70's. James was always a great help in recent years. Sad news.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business The story is that of the two partners, one was the money guy and the other was the business guy. The business guy died.
I just hope the inventory doesn't get broken up and scattered to the wind. |
Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business James was the best.
Always more than willing to go that extra to help a guy out. If he didn't have something he would always try to find it for me Sorry to see it end |
Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Just did business with them by phone this morning. Very helpful, as usual. dw
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Sad to see another old time institution go out of business. I went there in the mid 70's to get stuff for my 57 Ford. Too bad James couldn't take it over.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business One of the most respected names in the business. Sad.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business In the early '70's when I was in seminary in NJ I would go in on the rare Saturdays when I had some money...they decided that I was a familiar face and let me come past the little counter and go digging in the warehouse. I could dig through a 55 gallon drum of Argentina distributor caps and pull out an NOS Ford one from the bottom, crawl up shelves like ladders and explore the almost forgotten parts in the dust on top, marvel at the rebuilt engines I couldn't afford, and nearly always I could find some neat NOS piece way beyond my shopping list of gaskets and tune up parts.
USA NOS parts were becoming too scarce to support the business, and Joblot's presumed armies of spies were roaming the earth buying up WWII era military stocks. There were TONS of Canadian military parts coming back from warehouses all over the empire, rows of Ford England Bren carrier engines (1937 Ford type), German labeled stuff from both German and Swiss army stocks, cool stuff by the trainload. Very pleasant people, I knew James with his '49 Plymouth outside and the two owner guys. Best playground I ever had! |
Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Just bough the remaining supplies they had of some of the parts I use in my T5 kit. Don't know what I'll do when they're gone. No one else will sell in volume at the prices they charged. Always helpful, friendly and prompt shippers. They'll be missed.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business I had posted about this a long time back. Was told to knock it off, "this is how rumors start". Really is to bad though, very good people up there in NY.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business I bought brake drums from them back in 69 for my 40 Olds powered coupe.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business First Spadaro, now JobLot. Our hobby has taken a huge hit the past year.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business I ordered an F-1 worm for the steering box in my AV8 and a gasket set today but James did not have the sector roller and pin kit and would not be able to furnish it. So I guess they're selling off inventory at least as of today. Same speedy, courteous, knowledgeable service as always. I did not ask, nor feel it was my place to, about overall status of the business. This is such a shame. James has been such a big help to me over the years.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Please tell me it aint so.. James is great to deal with.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Bummer :( I don't know the economic numbers of job lots business but it seems a shame it wasn't passed on like they did with h&h. Believe they are doing well.
Best of luck too all involved. |
Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Many times have i dealt with James and his knowledge to this great hobby.. Yea its too bad he couldn't take it over. Another good company lost... Too bad.:( Ken
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Just heard about this today and learned that Chuck www.chuckstrucksllc.com has been buying up a large part of their Ford inventory and will be expanding his own parts dept.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business One of the last places you could buy quality parts form quality people. They will be missed..
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Geeze, I didn't want to hear that. End of an era.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Sorry to hear that. I did run into a small scale source for Ford parts at Hershey that many of you probably know of, but I hadn't heard mentioned before hear. Third Gen Auto in Minneville TN. Got an NOS '40 p/up steering column mast jacket from them. Job Lot, Spadarro & Tracy Brown will never be replaced, but we still have Fred Wilner, Southside Obsolete, in MN, Ray Helgers, Rays Antique Parts in RI & Then & Now Automotive in Weymouth MA, thank goodness. Those parts have to go someplace.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business This is terrible.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business I sent an inquiry for parts Tuesday at 1:15. James responded at 3:45 and apologized for the "slow reply"!
I placed the order at 4:45. James confirmed the order 9:00 am Wednesday and said it would "go out today". It was at my door this morning (Thursday) at 9:45 am. I asked about them winding down and this was his response: Fred You're are welcome and it's my pleasure. Yes, the rumors are true. After the passing of one of our Bosses in January, the decision was made to try and sell the business. At this time, it seems very unlikely that the business will be purchased as a whole, and most likely the remaining inventory will be sold off, the building will be sold, and Joblot will be gone for good. It is a shame, but all good things must come to an end.........Time for a changing of the guard I guess. We shall see what the future brings Thank you for your interest and support. It has been guys such as yourself that kept these doors open for so many years, and for that we are all grateful Be well James Saccoccio Joblot Automotive, Inc 98-11 211th Street Queens Village, NY 11429 718-468-8585 800-221-0172 718-468-8686 (FAX) www.joblotauto.com |
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Wow, what a class act. Sad to see them go. Best of luck to all involved. |
Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business That sucks.Joblot was a great source for parts and information. James was the Best.Sorry for their lose and wish everyone involved the best.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Oh no, Joe! Say it ain't so.
In this case, "The sky really is falling." JOB LOT should be put on the National Resister of Historic Places. Thank you JOB LOT for all the folks you helped over so many years. You have served the car community well. |
Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business I'm sorry that I'm late to find this thread and to learn that Joblot and James are truly no longer around. I entered the realm of the early flathead Ford only recently, unlike many who have been there forever. It was June, 2014 that I took delivery on my ’38 Tonner and began a total mechanical, frame and body restoration. I was quickly pointed in the direction of Joblot and James. He was a tremendous help in identifying and locating many difficult to find quality parts. James always went out of his way and made you feel like you were the only customer he had to deal with. I feel that my success in the stock restoration of my Tonner is at least in part due to James. He got me on the right track and kept me moving that way.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business I seem to recall another thread that said joblot was purchased by Mac vanpelt. I don't recall if James or same reach number is still good
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business I only used them once and that was for good quality US made ignition parts. I'm glad I bought some extra sets of points now.
thank you JOBLOT GB. |
Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business If you are looking for James, You can reach him here:
Gotham Autoparts, LLC 8609 Santiago Street, Holliswood, NY 11423 Tel# 718-878-3699 email [email protected] Gotham is Jame's new company! Specializing in Hard to Find & Vintage Auto Parts. |
Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business Their website was still up yesterday I looked for some parts?
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business great guys they will be really missed. Chuck S.
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Re: Joblot Automotive Going Out Of Business I too am similar to Revenski, in having found James just great to deal with. I too am glad he is continuing in the game. He told me he will be on a small scale to start with.
I wish him success in his new venture and will in my small way, try to support him. |
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