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Pete F 03-14-2018 05:07 AM

Macs auto parts
 

Someone please tell me why it takes Macs so look to process an order.
Everybody else ships the same day or the next day but Macs try’s and get extra money for fast processing or you have to wait a week for them to ship.
If there was other sources I would never buy from them.


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Steves46 03-14-2018 05:24 AM

Re: Macs auto parts
 

Depending what you are looking for there are plenty of other sources...Joe's Antique Auto Parts, C&G Ford Parts, Mac Van Pelt...to name a few.

Talkwrench 03-14-2018 05:26 AM

Re: Macs auto parts
 

James at Gotham City auto will get you what you need..

AlexLohmann1 03-14-2018 05:42 AM

Re: Macs auto parts
 

Try Third Gen Automotive in McMinnville, TN.

I know he has fast turnaround times.

844-327-5988

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rich b 03-14-2018 07:20 AM

Re: Macs auto parts
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talkwrench (Post 1604864)
James at Gotham City auto will get you what you need..

Does any body have the number for James/Gotham City; I misplaced it and need to give them a call.

On the subject of Mac's; it has been my last choice for long time now. In fact I have been able to find anything that is "actually" available elsewhere for several years now.

JSeery 03-14-2018 07:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete F (Post 1604860)
If there was other sources I would never buy from them.

What are you wanting to order that only Mac's has? There are dozens of suppliers that provide about any part I could think of that Mac would have. Another one not post yet is Sacramento Vintage Ford. There are also several NOS suppliers that post here on the Barn. One thought is supporting suppliers who are Barn regulars, they provide helpful feedback on various questions.

chap52 03-14-2018 07:53 AM

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I gave up on Macs and recently added Sacramento Vintage Ford to the last choice list. Van Pelt and C&G are my first choices.

Kerk 03-14-2018 08:01 AM

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JOE,S Try him. He normally ships the same day as you place your order !! He is a great source. JMHO kerk

TJ 03-14-2018 09:20 AM

Re: Macs auto parts
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete F (Post 1604860)
Someone please tell me why it takes Macs so look to process an order.
Everybody else ships the same day or the next day but Macs try’s and get extra money for fast processing or you have to wait a week for them to ship.
If there was other sources I would never buy from them.


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You must have missed all the threads regarding Mac's poor service and high shipping costs. Listen to the advice already given and deal with small independent parts dealers. The little guys treat you right because they know reputation is everything that keeps them in business. I ordered once from Mac's after they were sold to Eckler's and got cured the first time.

Cecil/WV 03-14-2018 09:38 AM

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My son gave me a gift certificate for Christmas from Macs and I ordered Repo arm rest forms last Tues, and had them on Sat. from Fla to WV.

cmbrucew 03-14-2018 09:46 AM

Re: Macs auto parts
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich b (Post 1604878)
Does any body have the number for James/Gotham City; I misplaced it and need to give them a call.

On the subject of Mac's; it has been my last choice for long time now. In fact I have been able to find anything that is "actually" available elsewhere for several years now.

7188783699 is James phone number. Very nice gentleman. and great service.
Bruce

51504bat 03-14-2018 10:07 AM

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Another vote for Joe's. C&G and The Early Ford Store in San Dimas, CA are also good sources. JMHO

edhd58 03-14-2018 10:20 AM

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Obsolete and Classic auto parts had been having what i need

Classicautopartsonlinecatalog.com

Ron Pilger 03-14-2018 10:32 AM

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I have to add a (rare) compliment for the service and parts availability I've experienced from Mac's. In Canada, most of us order from George Moir Antique Auto Parts. When this reliable source is out of the product i need, I have relied on Mac's on numerous occasions. I've never not had the parts I've need within one week (which includes crossing the border of two countries for the standard B.S. tax fees and levies). I would suggest i've received at least 90% of the total number of parts for which I've placed orders. Thanks goodness for repro parts manufacturers and suppliers or I, for one, would not be able to own any old Ford.

JM 35 Sedan 03-14-2018 10:58 AM

Re: Macs auto parts
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexLohmann1 (Post 1604865)
Try Third Gen Automotive in McMinnville, TN.

I know he has fast turnaround times.

844-327-5988

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Another vote for Third Generation Automotive. So good to see a young couple devoting themselves to this hobby.

TJ 03-14-2018 11:50 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan (Post 1604963)
Another vote for Third Generation Automotive. So good to see a young couple devoting themselves to this hobby.

John, you are correct. Michael is a fine young man and also has given a lot of his spare time to supporting and volunteering for the Early Ford V-8 Club. We need more just like him.

Automotive Stud 03-14-2018 01:40 PM

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Macs is terrible since Ecklers took over. I buy from C&G now.

Bruce/CT 03-14-2018 01:55 PM

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Gotta give my 2 thumbs up to Joe's Antique

Bruce/CT

petehoovie 03-14-2018 02:14 PM

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Ryan should add/establish another Forum - 'MAC's' - this, just to satisfy the fetish to bash this vendor....

DD931 03-14-2018 03:03 PM

Re: Macs auto parts
 

I haven't bought from Mac's in years. My go-to supplier is C&G. Excellent service. I live in PA and they regularly get me parts from CA in 48 hrs. When they don't carry something, which is rare, I go to Carpenter.


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