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06-10-2016, 01:32 PM | #1 |
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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 ! |
06-10-2016, 01:38 PM | #2 |
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Al has passed on, ALLEN his son has taken over and truly one of the best parts suppliers in the industry for good quality parts... A great outfit, always has been..
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06-10-2016, 01:52 PM | #3 |
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nice plug Doug!
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06-10-2016, 01:59 PM | #4 |
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Even their flyer is quality...the drawings of parts are a joy to behold, like finding new pages in the Service Bulletins.
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06-10-2016, 02:08 PM | #5 |
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Allan and Bob are extremely knowledgable and will do whatever it takes to please you and in my opinion more than any and I mean any other vendor. Wayne
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06-10-2016, 02:34 PM | #6 |
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06-10-2016, 03:23 PM | #7 |
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I'm a lucky guy I live about 45 minutes from A&L. And I always give them a 10+ when ever this gets spoken about here and if they have to ship anything they only charge flat rate. Good honest people to work with
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06-10-2016, 03:44 PM | #8 |
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Re: MAC'S and A & L Parts Specialities
Does A&L have a new catalog? The one I have is 2013 vintage. I speak with Allan or Bob on a regular basis. They are currently make more parts, one of which is a 2 hole male dovetail used on many cars. The cheesy Vintique dovetails are made of a way too light gauge of metal and the countersunk holes are made wrong, where the oval head screws wont seat correctly. I agree with everything Doug wrote - they are a class act.
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06-10-2016, 04:16 PM | #9 |
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I just put one of A&L's new 12v Spartan Horns on my pickup. That is a real beauty, and it sounds good as well.
They sent me one of their "catalogs" with the horn. I may have to look at their Dovetails to see if they have one that will fit my pickup.
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