The Ford Barn

DougVieyra · 06-10-2016, 01:32 PM

The recent post/thread about "Mac's Closing" - whether closing or just "moving" - and with the many responding posts with both positive and negative replies, makes me even more appreciative of people like Al Lapore (A&L Parts) and now his son Al Lapore, Jr.

Producing and selling quality parts for the Ford Model A since 1963, this long-time family business in Canton, CT. has always been a stellar contributor to the Model A hobby. In a counter-point to today's fast-moving internet world, this small family business continues to operate 'the old fashioned way'.

I had the occasion this morning to call them up (phone #(860) 693-2620) to order a new catalog. Their 'catalog' is actually more like a 16 page 'flyer' than the usual 'comprehensive', 'all inclusive' thick catalogs that we normally see from the major suppliers. However, many of the suppliers quality products come from A & L .

So for those of you who are not familiar with A & L Parts Specialties, and are sad to see MAC'S closing (or moving), an old adage may be comforting:
"When one door closes, another door opens".

Hang on to their phone number (860) 693-2620, as they do NOT have a website, email address, or other fancy internet (facebook, twitter, etc.) contacts - as far as I know.

Be careful of Al Lapore - he is quite a fun and interactive guy who has great 'phone personality' and is a joy to talk with - which may cause you to have such a good time that you forget what is was that you called for !

06-10-2016, 01:32 PM	#1
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,733	MAC'S and A & L Parts Specialities The recent post/thread about "Mac's Closing" - whether closing or just "moving" - and with the many responding posts with both positive and negative replies, makes me even more appreciative of people like Al Lapore (A&L Parts) and now his son Al Lapore, Jr. Producing and selling quality parts for the Ford Model A since 1963, this long-time family business in Canton, CT. has always been a stellar contributor to the Model A hobby. In a counter-point to today's fast-moving internet world, this small family business continues to operate 'the old fashioned way'. I had the occasion this morning to call them up (phone #(860) 693-2620) to order a new catalog. Their 'catalog' is actually more like a 16 page 'flyer' than the usual 'comprehensive', 'all inclusive' thick catalogs that we normally see from the major suppliers. However, many of the suppliers quality products come from A & L . So for those of you who are not familiar with A & L Parts Specialties, and are sad to see MAC'S closing (or moving), an old adage may be comforting: "When one door closes, another door opens". Hang on to their phone number (860) 693-2620, as they do NOT have a website, email address, or other fancy internet (facebook, twitter, etc.) contacts - as far as I know. Be careful of Al Lapore - he is quite a fun and interactive guy who has great 'phone personality' and is a joy to talk with - which may cause you to have such a good time that you forget what is was that you called for !