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1968CHEVYC10 · 04-01-2010, 04:54 PM

Whats your favorite parts store?

O'reilly's
Autozone
Advance auto
A local store

anyplace I'm missing?

67chevy2wd · 04-01-2010, 04:56 PM

NAPA, it is the only parts store in town. If there were more stores it would be whatever store carried my parts.

Sinister · 04-01-2010, 04:58 PM

NAPA is my fave, but I also go to Kragen and Autozone.

6772owner · 04-01-2010, 05:03 PM

During my LT1 swap I practically lived at Advance Auto Parts!

Ackattack · 04-01-2010, 05:05 PM

When I lived in KS, I would usually go to Oriely's cause the guys at the store I went to were pretty knowledgable.

Now that I live in WA I go to Napa (since up until recently we didn't have Oriely's....but now Oriely's has bought Schucks....but I still won't go there....they don't know anything if its not in their computer).

I go to Autozone for some things cause they're usually a little cheaper than Napa. (I also get 10% off at Napa with a local discount card)

dmnall · 04-01-2010, 05:11 PM

Carquest
Napa,
Kragen/O'reilly's

I prefer Carquest but when it comes to getting something like a gasket set I will call around to see what the best price is. When I was getting to put the engine in my 94, I went to Kragen for the Head gasket set since it was $ 20 bucks less even with my 20% off discount compared to Carquest... And when I needed to replace the Oil Pressure Sending Unit, it was still 1/2 the cost at Kragen.. But for most stuff I go to Carquest.. Even better service versus the Napa I used to work at.

HTH,
Charlie

**GruntMoanCough** · 04-01-2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevy2wd

NAPA, it is the only parts store in town.

X2. However, we do have a Lordco Auto Parts nearby that delivers here twice a day. (B.C. chain that specializes in speed equipment and custom stuff).

Schwinn68 · 04-01-2010, 05:28 PM

autozone. They are five minutes from my house and the only parts store in town.

1-PU70 · 04-01-2010, 05:37 PM

NAPA

Not the cheapest but they are the only one that is in every state and since we travel all over using the Chevy as my tow vehicle we can get any warranty replacement anywhere.

big_al_71 · 04-01-2010, 05:53 PM

I have a napa on one side of the block, an advance on the oposite side and napa two blocks down the road all three of them have done good by me.

**michael bustamante** · 04-01-2010, 06:05 PM

U pull it, Its like going to wal-mart, you go in for one thing and walk out with a wheelbarrel full
but Id have to say o reillys too, theyre 3 blocks from the house so if my family takes the car while im under the truck, I can walk to the parts store and also theyre real friendly and hook me up when I'm a few cents short, no problem

Tx Firefighter · 04-01-2010, 06:23 PM

I've got a great parts guy at my local O Reilly store. He takes great care of me.

cableguy0 · 04-01-2010, 06:43 PM

I use multiple stores depending on the specific part im buying. Some brands hold up better than others or have a better chance of working out of the box.

**leddzepp** · 04-01-2010, 06:52 PM

I like Star Auto parts (I think they are the same thing as Advance, they carry Partsmaster parts). Carquest is my second choice. I buy oil and antifreeze at Autozone

xflyboy · 04-01-2010, 06:53 PM

Any east coasters ever heard of " Fisher/Federated, Manlove,Robbins-NH only"
it's where i spend all my day.

dammitmitchell · 04-01-2010, 07:05 PM

NAPA, in abilene, then reeders for a secondary.

in other town carquest is awesome too!

i try NOT to use the big chains because they try to sell you garbage.. and have terrible faceless customer service.

rwolf9653 · 04-01-2010, 07:37 PM

NAPA for real parts (clutches, gaskets, bearings, etc.)

Advance or Auto Zone for (oil, filters, fluids, etc.)

cdowns · 04-01-2010, 07:46 PM

depends what type of parts i need

chevyboy55 · 04-01-2010, 09:03 PM

I use my local NAPA for 2 reasons. 1) They sponsor Drag Racing 2) They have a lady in there that knows more then most of the guys that work there.

vectorit · 04-01-2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

depends what type of parts i need

The store that has my part...

Actually just back from Autozone, since they are closest.
My local Napa is good for diggin up parts for me, just as long as I go to the commercial counter. The regular counter people just piss me off.

tcb-1 · 04-01-2010, 10:06 PM

the cheapest

seriously though, I like NAPA.

Tater · 04-01-2010, 10:35 PM

I get most of my parts from a small local store called Thompson's Auto Supply.They rareley don't have what I need,and they've been in business for over 50 years.The only downside is they're not open on Sundays,so then I go to one of the 2 Napa's in town.I've never been inside of an Autozone or Advanced Auto even though they're popping up everywhere

69trk · 04-01-2010, 10:52 PM

napa!!! Never had to return a part..

fastwillie 696969 · 04-01-2010, 11:37 PM

iparts.com

**El Jay** · 04-02-2010, 12:43 AM

Antioch Parts Depot; local, my family owned CarQuest store. They take real good care of me.
My second choice is NAPA.
I used to go there all the time until some kid, that was barely past squirtin' green in his 3 cornered skivvies, gave me a ration over a return (NAPA Balkamp wires, lifetime warranty).
He's no longer there.
Kragen (O'Reilly's) for fluids & chemicals, & stuff they can't hardly screw up.

04-01-2010, 04:54 PM	#1
1968CHEVYC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 578	Favorite Parts store? Whats your favorite parts store? O'reilly's Autozone Advance auto A local store anyplace I'm missing? __________________ '68 C10 LWB 6.2NA/NP833 3.73's

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67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: Favorite Parts store? NAPA, it is the only parts store in town. If there were more stores it would be whatever store carried my parts. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

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Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Favorite Parts store? NAPA is my fave, but I also go to Kragen and Autozone. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

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6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Favorite Parts store? During my LT1 swap I practically lived at Advance Auto Parts! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

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Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Favorite Parts store? When I lived in KS, I would usually go to Oriely's cause the guys at the store I went to were pretty knowledgable. Now that I live in WA I go to Napa (since up until recently we didn't have Oriely's....but now Oriely's has bought Schucks....but I still won't go there....they don't know anything if its not in their computer). I go to Autozone for some things cause they're usually a little cheaper than Napa. (I also get 10% off at Napa with a local discount card) __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

04-01-2010, 05:11 PM	#6
dmnall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 505	Re: Favorite Parts store? Carquest Napa, Kragen/O'reilly's I prefer Carquest but when it comes to getting something like a gasket set I will call around to see what the best price is. When I was getting to put the engine in my 94, I went to Kragen for the Head gasket set since it was $ 20 bucks less even with my 20% off discount compared to Carquest... And when I needed to replace the Oil Pressure Sending Unit, it was still 1/2 the cost at Kragen.. But for most stuff I go to Carquest.. Even better service versus the Napa I used to work at. HTH, Charlie __________________ 1968 C10 Truck LWB Fleetside 1968 C10 Truck SWB Stepside 1994 K2500 Ext Cab Fleetside 2008 Honda Civic Si lease

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Schwinn68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minooka IL Posts: 191	Re: Favorite Parts store? autozone. They are five minutes from my house and the only parts store in town. __________________ Ben _____________________________________ 1971 Chevy shortbed 350/4-speed sold 2005 Chevy Duramax EC/4x4 Local 597 Pipefitters certified TIG MIG and stick welder

04-01-2010, 05:37 PM	#9
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Re: Favorite Parts store? NAPA Not the cheapest but they are the only one that is in every state and since we travel all over using the Chevy as my tow vehicle we can get any warranty replacement anywhere. __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

04-01-2010, 05:53 PM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Favorite Parts store? I have a napa on one side of the block, an advance on the oposite side and napa two blocks down the road all three of them have done good by me. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,814	Re: Favorite Parts store? U pull it, Its like going to wal-mart, you go in for one thing and walk out with a wheelbarrel full but Id have to say o reillys too, theyre 3 blocks from the house so if my family takes the car while im under the truck, I can walk to the parts store and also theyre real friendly and hook me up when I'm a few cents short, no problem __________________ 1967custom Last edited by michael bustamante; 04-01-2010 at 06:26 PM.

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Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Favorite Parts store? I've got a great parts guy at my local O Reilly store. He takes great care of me. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Favorite Parts store? I use multiple stores depending on the specific part im buying. Some brands hold up better than others or have a better chance of working out of the box. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

04-01-2010, 06:52 PM	#14
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Favorite Parts store? I like Star Auto parts (I think they are the same thing as Advance, they carry Partsmaster parts). Carquest is my second choice. I buy oil and antifreeze at Autozone __________________ 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

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xflyboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 837	Re: Favorite Parts store? Any east coasters ever heard of " Fisher/Federated, Manlove,Robbins-NH only" it's where i spend all my day. __________________ just a paint guy working hard and driving GMC's

04-01-2010, 07:05 PM	#16
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Favorite Parts store? NAPA, in abilene, then reeders for a secondary. in other town carquest is awesome too! i try NOT to use the big chains because they try to sell you garbage.. and have terrible faceless customer service. __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042



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04-01-2010, 07:37 PM	#17
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Favorite Parts store? NAPA for real parts (clutches, gaskets, bearings, etc.) Advance or Auto Zone for (oil, filters, fluids, etc.) __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

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chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Favorite Parts store? I use my local NAPA for 2 reasons. 1) They sponsor Drag Racing 2) They have a lady in there that knows more then most of the guys that work there. __________________ Great minds think alike,So do ours

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04-02-2010, 12:43 AM	#25
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