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| bajafreaks |
 Jul 6 2025, 03:52 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 7-February 14 From: Gardnerville, Nevada Member No.: 16,969 Region Association: Northern California  |
I'm preparing to start the task of buying all the parts and pieces for my restoration.
If you can think of it, I'll most likely need it when it comes to replacement parts. I'm familiar with all the heavy hitters like PMB, Auto Atlanta, Stoddard, Pelican, Restoration Design, 914 rubber, and Sierra Madre. I've got the engine and trans taking care of so it will be items like brakes, suspension, steering, bumpers, exterior lens etc., all weather stripping, complete interior, and all of the costly misc. items, you kinda get the picture. So, who do you guys recommend? I'd prefer to deal with just a few suppliers if possible, rather than search the internet one part at a time and compare prices etc. I know its going to be a very costly endeavor to say the least. Wish me luck... |
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| Craigers17 |
Jul 6 2025, 04:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 858 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States 
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| fiacra |
Jul 6 2025, 05:10 PM
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Person.Woman.Man.Camera.TV Group: Members Posts: 578 Joined: 1-March 19 From: East Bay Region - California Member No.: 22,920 Region Association: Northern California
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There is some value to placing one giant order from one supplier and being done with it. However, realistically, you're going to have to use a few different suppliers as nobody is a one stop shop. Can I suggest that you put together lists of what you need relating to specific areas you will be restoring and then place a WTB ad. Lots of us have parts sitting on shelves that we are not going to use. I personally have two door rebuild kits and new door cards that I got from 914Rubber for a project that ended up getting sold. I know I'm not the only one sitting on new parts in boxes that we probably should just sell You'll save some money that way, but if money is not a concern I'd probably just place orders with the suppliers on the list that Jeff put together and that Craigers17 posted a link to.
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| bajafreaks |
Jul 7 2025, 09:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 7-February 14 From: Gardnerville, Nevada Member No.: 16,969 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm familiar with the list its defiantly a great resource. I'm just looking for recommendations on which suppliers folks like and dislike. Good idea on posting in the classifieds for WTB. Thanks
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| rjames |
Jul 7 2025, 10:16 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,308 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(bajafreaks @ Jul 7 2025, 08:13 AM)  I'm familiar with the list its defiantly a great resource. I'm just looking for recommendations on which suppliers folks like and dislike. Good idea on posting in the classifieds for WTB. Thanks You'd undoubtedly get varied answers for the vendors people like and dislike, and the answers may also vary depending on the item being ordered. Since you'll likely be ordering from multiple vendors I'd recommend keeping a record what you ordered and who you ordered it from. It'll keep you from ordering duplicate items and will make it easier to return something if need be. |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jul 7 2025, 10:48 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,186 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
we have a 914 restoration shop here at autoatlanta so we MUST have every part available for every 914 or we disappoint our customers
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| Steve |
Jul 7 2025, 10:55 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,890 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with the above. Also beware of ill fitting aftermarket parts. Don’t sit on these type of unused parts. They are hard to return later.
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| rhodyguy |
Jul 7 2025, 12:49 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,249 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Rich Bontempe, High Performance House Redwood City, had a large supply of good used and NOS parts.
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