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Hammond68 · 06-20-2019, 10:48 PM

Anyone ever deal with "the truck shop". They're out of orange California. They have a satellite in North Carolina I could drive to for body parts. I could save a small fortune on shipping. After I do my rear end. I'll then be down to body work.

**IronCanine** · 06-20-2019, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammond68

Anyone ever deal with "the truck shop". They're out of orange California. They have a satellite in North Carolina I could drive to for body parts. I could save a small fortune on shipping. After I do my rear end. I'll then be down to body work.

I have ordered from them. Always be sure to call the NC location. The hold time is much shorter or likely no wait and they are very nice. NC doesn't stock the full catalog and some things inevitably come from CA. I have never bought sheet metal from them-and I don't know who their supplier is-so I can't speak to that. If you place your order online, my understanding is that it's coming from CA.

**special-K** · 06-21-2019, 07:01 AM

I've dealt with them and have had no issues with anything I bought. The fellow who runs the Charlotte store is a great guy to deal with. I mostly know them from swap meets.

rsavage · 06-21-2019, 07:06 AM

I have a few times. My son lives about an hour and a half from the NC location. It is very near the Charlotte Motor Speedway. I visit him in April so I can catch a day at the Charlotte Auto Fair and I order ahead of time and pick up at their store on the way back to my son's house. Saved a good deal on shipping to my house 800 miles away - especially with the oversize items. My experiences with them have been good.

rpmerf · 06-21-2019, 07:10 AM

I bought a handful of parts from them at Carlisle. Mostly small parts. Seem decent.

Hammond68 · 06-21-2019, 09:27 AM

Glad to hear I may have found a good place close enough to drive to. I seen in their catalog a lot of "counterpart" name brand. Where do they fit in on the quality level.
Thanks for the input all.

cornerstone · 06-21-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammond68

Where do they fit in on the quality level.

That’s a hot button on this site. My opinion is they have the best parts in the imported aftermarket. The American made aftermarket products are superior in quality but get ready to take a second mortgage to pay for them. Shop the board for used factory parts for everything first.
Brian

72c20customcamper · 06-21-2019, 10:11 AM

I have bought some stuff from them in Carlisle. Dash pad fit nice and had a metal backing not plastic. Fender emblems fit well didnt have to modify anything and are holding up well my truck is outside most of the summer.

**leddzepp** · 06-21-2019, 11:00 AM

I have had good luck with all of their products EXCEPT weatherstripping. It fits like crap. Buy that from Wes or GMC Paul.

Steve Cole · 06-21-2019, 11:35 AM

I work about half a mile from their NC location. I believe they make a lot of their own parts.

oldchevynut · 06-21-2019, 11:55 AM

I have bought a fair number of parts from them, both at Carlisle and in person at the North Carolina location, and have no complaints about my dealings with them. they seem to run a pretty tight ship, but as a result their prices are at the low end of the spectrum, which is similar to my mentality, so they have become my favorite source of parts. Be prepared to do a little tweaking on their sheetmetal to make it work, but that is true of most any replacement sheetmetal. Since you are within driving distance, I think it would be a good choice for you.

demian5 · 06-21-2019, 12:09 PM

My Chevelle, Impala and C10s have been built from thier parts. No complaints here. Its just always a long wait to go there an pick something up.

morepwr · 06-21-2019, 05:25 PM

I have used their parts and have had no issues at all. I would buy from them again without worry when I need something.

406flyfish · 06-21-2019, 09:50 PM

I have used them a bunch. I was living close to the CA at the time and they are all super knowledgeable and help full. The parts quality is good my only complaint is the weatherstripping faded really fast on all the window channel wipers and the fuel filler neck seal cracked within months.

flashed · 06-21-2019, 10:39 PM

You have another option near you , Carolina Truck Shop I believe , Im friends with them on FBook , a great bunch of guys , stock lots of parts .

Hammond68 · 06-21-2019, 11:54 PM

Two truck shops. It may be the same place.

flashed · 06-22-2019, 12:42 AM

The one I'm referring to is a new venture that just opened .

Rambler62 · 06-22-2019, 06:46 AM

Just finished a total restoration on my 70 GMC and bought most of the parts I needed from them. Much better service than LMC and a lot more knowledgeable. I would used them again in a heartbeat.

Hammond68 · 06-22-2019, 08:07 AM

Flashed, if they are a new venture that would mean unknown also. They would be worth looking into to see what name brands they sell and pricing.

And thanks again to all that posted info.

06-20-2019, 10:48 PM	#1
Hammond68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bennettsville sc Posts: 105	The Truck Shop. Anyone ever deal with "the truck shop". They're out of orange California. They have a satellite in North Carolina I could drive to for body parts. I could save a small fortune on shipping. After I do my rear end. I'll then be down to body work. __________________ 1972 c10 cheyenne. 383 stroker 10-1 280 magnum comp cams 700r4 tranny.

06-21-2019, 07:01 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: The Truck Shop. I've dealt with them and have had no issues with anything I bought. The fellow who runs the Charlotte store is a great guy to deal with. I mostly know them from swap meets. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-21-2019, 07:06 AM	#4
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: The Truck Shop. I have a few times. My son lives about an hour and a half from the NC location. It is very near the Charlotte Motor Speedway. I visit him in April so I can catch a day at the Charlotte Auto Fair and I order ahead of time and pick up at their store on the way back to my son's house. Saved a good deal on shipping to my house 800 miles away - especially with the oversize items. My experiences with them have been good. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

06-21-2019, 07:10 AM	#5
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: The Truck Shop. I bought a handful of parts from them at Carlisle. Mostly small parts. Seem decent. __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

06-21-2019, 09:27 AM	#6
Hammond68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bennettsville sc Posts: 105	Re: The Truck Shop. Glad to hear I may have found a good place close enough to drive to. I seen in their catalog a lot of "counterpart" name brand. Where do they fit in on the quality level. Thanks for the input all. __________________ 1972 c10 cheyenne. 383 stroker 10-1 280 magnum comp cams 700r4 tranny.

06-21-2019, 10:11 AM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,140	Re: The Truck Shop. I have bought some stuff from them in Carlisle. Dash pad fit nice and had a metal backing not plastic. Fender emblems fit well didnt have to modify anything and are holding up well my truck is outside most of the summer. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

06-21-2019, 11:00 AM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: The Truck Shop. I have had good luck with all of their products EXCEPT weatherstripping. It fits like crap. Buy that from Wes or GMC Paul. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

06-21-2019, 11:35 AM	#10
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,623	Re: The Truck Shop. I work about half a mile from their NC location. I believe they make a lot of their own parts.

06-21-2019, 11:55 AM	#11
oldchevynut Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: northwestern PA Posts: 54	Re: The Truck Shop. I have bought a fair number of parts from them, both at Carlisle and in person at the North Carolina location, and have no complaints about my dealings with them. they seem to run a pretty tight ship, but as a result their prices are at the low end of the spectrum, which is similar to my mentality, so they have become my favorite source of parts. Be prepared to do a little tweaking on their sheetmetal to make it work, but that is true of most any replacement sheetmetal. Since you are within driving distance, I think it would be a good choice for you.

06-21-2019, 12:09 PM	#12
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: The Truck Shop. My Chevelle, Impala and C10s have been built from thier parts. No complaints here. Its just always a long wait to go there an pick something up. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

06-21-2019, 05:25 PM	#13
morepwr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 206	Re: The Truck Shop. I have used their parts and have had no issues at all. I would buy from them again without worry when I need something. __________________

06-21-2019, 09:50 PM	#14
406flyfish Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Montana Posts: 29	Re: The Truck Shop. I have used them a bunch. I was living close to the CA at the time and they are all super knowledgeable and help full. The parts quality is good my only complaint is the weatherstripping faded really fast on all the window channel wipers and the fuel filler neck seal cracked within months.

06-21-2019, 10:39 PM	#15
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: The Truck Shop. You have another option near you , Carolina Truck Shop I believe , Im friends with them on FBook , a great bunch of guys , stock lots of parts .

06-21-2019, 11:54 PM	#16
Hammond68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bennettsville sc Posts: 105	Re: The Truck Shop. Two truck shops. It may be the same place. __________________ 1972 c10 cheyenne. 383 stroker 10-1 280 magnum comp cams 700r4 tranny.

06-22-2019, 12:42 AM	#17
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: The Truck Shop. The one I'm referring to is a new venture that just opened .



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06-22-2019, 06:46 AM	#18
Rambler62 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Freeport Fl Posts: 14	Re: The Truck Shop. Just finished a total restoration on my 70 GMC and bought most of the parts I needed from them. Much better service than LMC and a lot more knowledgeable. I would used them again in a heartbeat.

06-22-2019, 08:07 AM	#19
Hammond68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bennettsville sc Posts: 105	Re: The Truck Shop. Flashed, if they are a new venture that would mean unknown also. They would be worth looking into to see what name brands they sell and pricing. And thanks again to all that posted info. __________________ 1972 c10 cheyenne. 383 stroker 10-1 280 magnum comp cams 700r4 tranny.

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