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ivanimal 05-11-2015 04:57 PM

Model A truck tailgate hinges Macs was no help.
 

I have ordered a set of these from mac's but they have been giving me the run around. Seriously i don't know how they stay in business. i am currently on hold for the third time. This time it has been a half hour and sending things to their customer service email address just get returned.

This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification.

Delivery to the following recipients failed.


[email protected]

I was promised a call back from their customer service rep on the phone but that never happened.

I am waiting on hold to cancel the order. Im done with them. There are so many ways they could have saved this small order but they must just not care.

This all started with their taking my order and not telling me they weren't in stock. I waited about 2 weeks called them asking if they were lost and they told me they were waiting for a supplier to ship them. Seriously? With todays technology why did I not get a notice of backorder. I would have started making a bracket right then. Now I have to make one and have it painted. It wont match and with the weird angle might rattle. Grrrrrrrrrrrr.

Anyhow I will never be held hostage by them again. They dont deserve my money. I will make a bracket of some sort to get by but want to have a real set. Is there another supplier of these or do I just have to go with jury rigged brackets. I will not give Mac's my money. its the principle. They dont deserve it.

Ivan

CarlG 05-11-2015 05:05 PM

Re: Model A truck tailgate hinges Macs was no help.
 

If you are talking Pickup tailgate hinges, I bought a pair from Snyder's. It's been a while, but they came thru with no problems at all. I've seen them in other catalogs as well.

Everybody runs out of things occasionally, but they should at least let you know they are backordered.

ivanimal 05-11-2015 05:06 PM

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Just got off the line with Pam, she was helpful but could not promise me anything. I asked her to please cancel my order. Simple request that was met by 3 are you sures.

Yes I am sure, no I wont wait to see if you might get them in and you might send them to me and you might call me if any of this magical stuff actually might happen...........sheesh just cancel my miniscule order already!

ivanimal 05-11-2015 05:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG (Post 1084014)
If you are talking Pickup tailgate hinges, I bought a pair from Snyder's. It's been a while, but they came thru with no problems at all. I've seen them in other catalogs as well.

Everybody runs out of things occasionally, but they should at least let you know they are backordered.

I will check them out. Its too late for me to get them for this trip. I am new to this so any names of parts supplier would help. I tried googlu but my google fu is weak....:(

ivanimal 05-11-2015 05:13 PM

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Snyder's does not list the bracket. They just list the part that attaches to the bed.

CarlG 05-11-2015 05:38 PM

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There are a lot of suppliers listed on the sticky at the top of this page.

Some of the ones I use are:
Bert's
Snyder's
Mike's
Sacramento Vintage
Bratton's

But there are quite a few more.

You may have to call and talk to a live person to describe the exact part you are looking for. I'd start with Bert's, talk to Steve Becker.

Gary WA 05-11-2015 06:01 PM

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Sacramento Vintage Ford has them Tail Gate Hinge Strap,Tail Gate Hinge Bracket plus you need the pivot bolt w/castle nut.

bambooboy 05-11-2015 06:30 PM

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been waiting too long for on special hood props from mikes&other small items.did get a call to see if I wanted to get small items shipped first &wait for props later.called mike last week.they blame delay on left coast dock strikes. makes sense as west coast is port of call for china.whats happened to our country? tom

SteveB31 05-11-2015 07:13 PM

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We have them in stock



http://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=5475

Steve Becker
Berts Model A Center

Bob C 05-11-2015 07:23 PM

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Is this the part you are looking for?

Bob

Goldhardt 05-11-2015 07:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveB31 (Post 1084091)
We have them in stock



http://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=5475

Steve Becker
Berts Model A Center

There you go! Problem solved. You started complaining at 5:57 and it was solved by 8:13. (Just kidding :D) In all seriousness, this is an excellent website to come to when you have a problem. It is also a good place to let others know about vendors. Good luck!

ivanimal 05-12-2015 02:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C (Post 1084099)
Is this the part you are looking for?

Bob

Yes!

This site rocks, where praytell can I order one?

Mike V. Florida 05-12-2015 02:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanimal (Post 1084251)
Yes!

This site rocks, where praytell can I order one?

Sacramento vintage ford has them listed;

http://www.vintageford.com/part_sear...2-41&Category=

ivanimal 05-12-2015 03:04 AM

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Looks like Sacto lists them I will,call,in the AM and if in stock I will have them in time!

ivanimal 05-12-2015 03:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida (Post 1084257)
Sacramento vintage ford has them listed;

http://www.vintageford.com/part_sear...2-41&Category=

sorry I did not see your post. Thank you so much. I may just drive and pick them up. 60 minutes from me.

Tom Wesenberg 05-12-2015 04:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanimal (Post 1084251)
Yes!

This site rocks, where praytell can I order one?

Reply #9 Steve from Bert's in Denver said he has them in stock. Berts 800-321-1931

Mike V. Florida 05-12-2015 05:14 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg (Post 1084275)
Reply #9 Steve from Bert's in Denver said he has them in stock. Berts 800-321-1931

If you click on the link it is not the part he needs, He needs the upper hinge.

CarlG 05-12-2015 11:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida (Post 1084257)
Sacramento vintage ford has them listed;

http://www.vintageford.com/part_sear...2-41&Category=

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanimal (Post 1084263)
sorry I did not see your post. Thank you so much. I may just drive and pick them up. 60 minutes from me.

Before driving up there, call and make sure they actually have them in stock.

Papa's CCPU 05-12-2015 01:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C (Post 1084099)
Is this the part you are looking for?

Bob

I just noticed that upper hinge has two different types...at first I thought it might be for a T bed, but here are some pics of other 28-30 pickups...
last pic is my tailgate.

Anyone know about the difference in hinge design?

1955cj5 05-12-2015 01:59 PM

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I see mine has a type "2" hinge....

But even more interesting is the tie-down hook in the center....it seems it was a popular option!


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