MAC's/Ecklers substitute

[jimTN]

Anyone have comments on Obsolete & Classic Auto Parts? They seem to have a lot of the same stuff Eckler's had including uph. kits.

[Seth Swoboda]

Seeing that you are in Tennessee you need to check out Third Gen Automotive in McMinnville.

I have never heard of Obsolete & Classic Auto Parts and with all due respect, there is no way they have the expertise and service for 1932-1953 Fords that Third Gen has.

If they have authentic 1932-1953 Ford interior kits, I'll eat my shoe.

[rottenron36]

I looked through the catalog and it does look like macs including their prices. They also show cartouche upholstery kits. Being macs has sold twice lately I would BEWARE!!!!! Ron

[Brian King]

I second the Third Gen recommendation. If Mike doesn't have it, he'll tell you where to get it. And I don't know how he does it but his shipping prices are way lower than about everybody else.

[Karl Wescott]

Obsolete and Classic parts has been around for YEARS. For many of them the name was Obsolete Ford Parts. There wholesale division is Dales Manufacturing, they are the manufacturers of the 1933-35 horns among other stuff.



And like almost everyone else, they buy and sell everyone else's product.


Don't rule them out to hastily, but don't rule them in to quick either.

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[Craig CT]

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Seeing that you are in Tennessee you need to check out Third Gen Automotive in McMinnville.

I have never heard of Obsolete & Classic Auto Parts and with all due respect, there is no way they have the expertise and service for 1932-1953 Fords that Third Gen has.

If they have authentic 1932-1953 Ford interior kits, I'll eat my shoe.

Hi Seth; Incase you're not kidding JimTN is Third Gen Automotive, Craig.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Craig CT

Hi Seth; Incase you're not kidding JimTN is Third Gen Automotive, Craig.

JimTN is the owner of Third Gen Automotive?

[v8fordman]

No. 35fordtn is the owner of Third Gen Automotive

[jimTN]

Not I but definitely a compliment. Third Gen is a fine outfit even if they are flatlanders. It appears that Obsolete has a lot of stuff that could come in handy. Maybe someone will comment on the upholstery stuff, I'm not sure there is much choice out there.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by v8fordman

No. 35fordtn is the owner of Third Gen Automotive

I knew that. I've been to Michael's business and home 6-8 times. I was being facious.

There is no choice for 1932-1953 Ford upholstery.

[jimTN]

Not I but a compliment for sure. Third Gen is over in the flatlands. It does look like Obsolete has a lot of stuff including upholstery which we do not have much choice with.

[DavidG]

Flatlands? If so, why are there all those signs along the roads stating "view ahead blocked by hill"? Ha! Off the beaten path, for sure, flatlands, not so much.

[35fordtn]

As Karl Wescott stated obsolete has been around for years. Their sister company is dales manufacturing. We are a dealer for Dales. They tend to have the same quality as Vntique. Some things they are the only source for such as 33-35 horns, grille trim stainless, and glove box liners. I can PROMISE, They do not make upholstery kits. I have a itching feeling there could be a source again in the future.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by 35fordtn

As Karl Wescott stated obsolete has been around for years. Their sister company is dales manufacturing. We are a dealer for Dales. They tend to have the same quality as Vntique. Some things they are the only source for such as 33-35 horns, grille trim stainless, and glove box liners. I can PROMISE, They do not make upholstery kits. I have a itching feeling there could be a source again in the future.

And all this time I thought the Duck was the source for glove box liners.

[Desoto291Hemi]

Yes 35Fordtn is the owner,,,,,he’s a modest guy .
Mike Driskell is the name,,,I think I spelled it right .

Tommy

[tubman]

Originally Posted by 35fordtn

... I have a itching feeling there could be a source again in the future.

This is the most encouraging statement I have heard in a long time.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Desoto291Hemi

Yes 35Fordtn is the owner,,,,,he’s a modest guy .
Mike Driskell is the name,,,I think I spelled it right .

Tommy

Yup! THEY (Michael & his lovely bride) may be MODEST, but THEY're a pair of "GO-GETTERS" in today's old Ford parts business, for sure. Seen here a while back with their raggedy ol' '32 tub in the background.

Coop

[Shoebox]

Originally Posted by tubman

This is the most encouraging statement I have heard in a long time.

X2 for sure.

[Ken/Alabama]

Originally Posted by jimTN

Not I but definitely a compliment. Third Gen is a fine outfit even if they are flatlanders. It appears that Obsolete has a lot of stuff that could come in handy. Maybe someone will comment on the upholstery stuff, I'm not sure there is much choice out there.

Obsolete says they are a “Dealer for Cartouche Upholstery “. But so we’re other Ford vendors. Now the supplier is gone.