The Ford Barn

Afordman31 · 02-20-2023, 04:37 PM

If Mac's and Eckler went out of business, why do they keep sending emails?

ronn · 02-20-2023, 04:58 PM

advertising that was paid for in advance?

bobbader · 02-20-2023, 05:37 PM

They are not out of business. Yes, they have a new owner. Yes, things have changed. But, to my knowledge, they are still in business. New owner fired many staff members and closed Cartouche Upholstery. Past that, Mac's still exists.

rich40701 · 02-21-2023, 01:59 AM

Back in the Summer I ordered a Cartouche sample card and twice someone tried to contact me to see if they could help me. It seemed strange that just a couple months later they were out of business.

McMimmcs · 02-21-2023, 02:18 AM

If they are not out of business, why have they not clarified the issue with their customer base ? Their lack of communication is less than impressive! Wayne

ronn · 02-21-2023, 06:36 AM

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I called a few weeks back and anything I wtd was out of stock. Was hung up on 2x and the disorganization was enough to never call again.

Business cant be run this way....... use one of the other vendors.

bobbader · 02-21-2023, 07:57 AM

No question they appear to be on life support....... just not "out of business" as some have suggested. Hang on to see how the next chapter unfolds.

ronn · 02-21-2023, 08:16 AM

Hang on to see how the next chapter unfolds.

nah, lol just support one of the "good" vendors.

jgriffin · 02-21-2023, 12:38 PM

Not to hijack the thread but what are some of your favorite vendors? Brattons has been my "go-to" place.

Y-Blockhead · 02-21-2023, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgriffin

Not to hijack the thread but what are some of your favorite vendors? Brattons has been my "go-to" place.

MAC's is certainly not my "go to vendor" but they do (did) carry items that the other vendors could or did not supply.

Oldbluoval · 02-21-2023, 01:29 PM

Berts Bratton Snyder’s Tams
Alphabetical order…..

McMimmcs · 02-21-2023, 02:54 PM

I was very much the exception at Macs and never had a problem. My go to supplier that I have found outstanding is Snyder’s. Wayne .

Smokedtires · 02-21-2023, 02:58 PM

Cw Moss, Snyders, and Mike's have been great.

Seth Swoboda · 02-21-2023, 04:02 PM

Third Gen Automotive in McMinnville, TN. THE BEST customer service I have ever had, at any place I have ever shopped in my 42 years of life. Product knowledge there is beyond incredible.

Flathead · 02-21-2023, 04:41 PM

I would like to mention Tam's Model A, good people and good service. We are very lucky to have so many great vendors!

Oldbluoval · 02-21-2023, 06:01 PM

Agreed! Tam’s added to my list too!
Good folks …responsive!!

mcgarrett · 02-21-2023, 08:05 PM

Don't forget Model A Medic and Smith & Jones!

Gary Karr · 02-21-2023, 08:11 PM

My go-to supplier is Arizona Model A.

stickshift · 02-22-2023, 12:06 AM

I've used just about all of the above in the last two months. No complaints but Mike's was a little iffy during their move, a difficult time for them. Phone service
problems, etc. It's understandable. I was very impressed with Snyders and C.W. Moss. Both have a good selection and they both went the extra mile on excellent packaging. I liked the website at C.W. Moss, the history story and I'm glad the company is now back in the family.

ronn · 02-23-2023, 02:35 PM

Like Wayne,
Ive had the best experience with Snyders- quick efficient and they carry quite a bit.

02-20-2023, 04:37 PM	#1
Afordman31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 581	Mac's antique auto parts If Mac's and Eckler went out of business, why do they keep sending emails?

02-20-2023, 04:58 PM	#2
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Mac's antique auto parts advertising that was paid for in advance?

02-20-2023, 05:37 PM	#3
bobbader Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 271	Re: Mac's antique auto parts They are not out of business. Yes, they have a new owner. Yes, things have changed. But, to my knowledge, they are still in business. New owner fired many staff members and closed Cartouche Upholstery. Past that, Mac's still exists.

02-21-2023, 01:59 AM	#4
rich40701 Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Corbin, KY Posts: 78	Re: Mac's antique auto parts Back in the Summer I ordered a Cartouche sample card and twice someone tried to contact me to see if they could help me. It seemed strange that just a couple months later they were out of business.

02-21-2023, 02:18 AM	#5
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Mac's antique auto parts If they are not out of business, why have they not clarified the issue with their customer base ? Their lack of communication is less than impressive! Wayne

02-21-2023, 06:36 AM	#6
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Mac's antique auto parts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I called a few weeks back and anything I wtd was out of stock. Was hung up on 2x and the disorganization was enough to never call again. Business cant be run this way....... use one of the other vendors.

02-21-2023, 07:57 AM	#7
bobbader Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 271	Re: Mac's antique auto parts No question they appear to be on life support....... just not "out of business" as some have suggested. Hang on to see how the next chapter unfolds.

02-21-2023, 08:16 AM	#8
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Mac's antique auto parts Hang on to see how the next chapter unfolds. nah, lol just support one of the "good" vendors.

02-21-2023, 12:38 PM	#9
jgriffin Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: North Idaho Posts: 28	Re: Mac's antique auto parts Not to hijack the thread but what are some of your favorite vendors? Brattons has been my "go-to" place.

02-21-2023, 01:29 PM	#11
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Mac's antique auto parts Berts Bratton Snyder’s Tams Alphabetical order….. Last edited by Oldbluoval; 02-21-2023 at 06:01 PM.

02-21-2023, 02:54 PM	#12
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Mac's antique auto parts *I was very much the exception at Macs and never had a problem. My go to supplier that I have found outstanding is Snyder’s. Wayne .*

02-21-2023, 02:58 PM	#13
Smokedtires Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Baldwinsville NY Posts: 174	Re: Mac's antique auto parts Cw Moss, Snyders, and Mike's have been great.

02-21-2023, 04:02 PM	#14
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Mac's antique auto parts Third Gen Automotive in McMinnville, TN. THE BEST customer service I have ever had, at any place I have ever shopped in my 42 years of life. Product knowledge there is beyond incredible.

02-21-2023, 04:41 PM	#15
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,499	Re: Mac's antique auto parts I would like to mention Tam's Model A, good people and good service. We are very lucky to have so many great vendors!

02-21-2023, 06:01 PM	#16
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Mac's antique auto parts Agreed! Tam’s added to my list too! Good folks …responsive!!

02-21-2023, 08:05 PM	#17
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 949	Re: Mac's antique auto parts Don't forget Model A Medic and Smith & Jones!

02-21-2023, 08:11 PM	#18
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,486	Re: Mac's antique auto parts My go-to supplier is Arizona Model A.

02-22-2023, 12:06 AM	#19
stickshift Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Grass Valley, Ca Posts: 247	Re: Mac's antique auto parts I've used just about all of the above in the last two months. No complaints but Mike's was a little iffy during their move, a difficult time for them. Phone service problems, etc. It's understandable. I was very impressed with Snyders and C.W. Moss. Both have a good selection and they both went the extra mile on excellent packaging. I liked the website at C.W. Moss, the history story and I'm glad the company is now back in the family. __________________ Stickshift 1915 Model T touring 1931 Ford Model AA Flatbed

02-23-2023, 02:35 PM	#20
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Mac's antique auto parts Like Wayne, Ive had the best experience with Snyders- quick efficient and they carry quite a bit.