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Old 09-05-2011, 10:46 PM
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Bear in mind that none of these outfits actually MAKE the parts; they just stock them for sale. Dennis Carpenter is a manufacturer, and a few of these outfits might be the only sources for specific items, but the vast majority of it is like buying your coffee creamer at 7-Eleven or Circle K. Get yourself some catalogs from a few of these places, then compare. Stick with the supplier that treats you best.

Something else to consider -- the "Hard parts" are often available through places like NAPA, usually for a lot less than the catalog outfits. I sometimes question the quality of parts bought at Advance or Pep Boys, but there is a local parts supplier that has served me very well. I don't know his parts source, but I consistently get quality parts from them.

bottom line, don't be afraid to shop around.
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