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Old 09-14-2023, 08:57 AM   #1
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I've been out of the Model A community for a few years, but am looking to get back into a Model A and wanted to know where folks think is the best place to get replacement parts. I know this is largely subjective, but based on customer experience and the quality of the parts being offered what are folks recommendations for the best parts suppliers throughout the country?
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Old 09-14-2023, 09:00 AM   #2
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Bert’s in Denver is one of the good ones.
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Old 09-14-2023, 09:09 AM   #3
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Yes Bert’s…great for original parts too
Snyder’s, Tams, Bratton,
Not sure where you’re located but locale will affect shipping. Maybe NY?
Might do pick up from Tams
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Old 09-14-2023, 10:26 AM   #4
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I'm in upstate New York
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Old 09-14-2023, 04:08 PM   #5
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I also recommend Bert's. Have also had good service from Snyders and Brattons.
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Old 09-14-2023, 09:17 PM   #6
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I also recommend Bert's. Have also had good service from Snyders and Brattons.
Ditto, Bert’s is my first choice on most things. Snyder’s and Bratton’s tend to have a slightly wider selection of new stuff, but Bert’s can’t be beat for used.
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Old 09-14-2023, 10:36 PM   #7
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Another choice.... Arizona Model A.
Family run business.... carry new and used parts.
Sammy always very knowledgeable and helpful.
Parts ship promptly and only charge actual shipping charges.
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regarding your location-
I like Snyders. close by, quick shipping and usually everything in stock.
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Old 09-15-2023, 06:50 AM   #9
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I'm in upstate New York
Tam's Model A in Mass.
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Old 09-15-2023, 07:35 AM   #10
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anyone have contact info for ARIZONA Model a ? TNX
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Old 09-15-2023, 08:13 AM   #11
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Old 09-15-2023, 09:01 AM   #12
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Snyder's first, then Bratton's. I have had hit and miss luck with Bert's.
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Old 09-16-2023, 10:04 PM   #13
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I have used: (in no particular order)
Sacramento Vintage Ford
Bert's
Snyder's
Bratton's
Mike's Affordable
And before I knew better -- Mac's

Also a few specialty places like:
A & L
FSI
Aires
Coker
Quiet Ride
Clastique
Wagner Products
RK Designs
Model A Only
A-Springs
Berg's
Ken Davis Model A

Ad then there are the various things I was able to find on eBay
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Old 09-16-2023, 10:54 PM   #14
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Cwmoss.com
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Old 09-17-2023, 02:03 AM   #15
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CarlG…..nice list but…..
Bergs retired ….out of business
A spring…same thing
A&L now only wholesale to vendors

I’d add Tams

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Old 09-17-2023, 01:26 PM   #16
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Berts Snyders Arizona model A parts If you ever get a chance to go to Arizona model A parts GO they have one of the largest collection of unrestored Model A s I have seen .
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Old 09-17-2023, 03:23 PM   #17
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I have been using Bert’s lately. Always very helpful and Steve has a great selection of used parts, all you have to do is just ask. But the most important thing right now is that he only charges actual shipping- no mark ups like others I have used and he doesn’t charge me sales tax for my state.

Next my preference is Snyder’s, then Bratton’s. Occasionally Mike’s Affordable and Smith and Jones.
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Old 09-17-2023, 08:33 PM   #18
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CarlG…..nice list but…..
Bergs retired ….out of business
A spring…same thing
A&L now only wholesale to vendors

I’d add Tams
Old Blue;
I realize that some of those places can't still be reached, but I prefaced the whole list with "Places I have used". I'm sure there are more that could be added, I just haven't used them.
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You are near MA, I use Tams in W. Boylston, MA.
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