Model A supplier

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funrunr

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Hi guys, I'm not new to the barn, I've just been on the early v8 site since back when Shelly owned it. I recently picked up a 30 coupe and it needs attention. I have the car listed for sale but leaning towards keeping it.
I've been searching for reproduction parts and came across Tam's Model A parts.
They seam to be a family owned company that focuses on quality parts and try to offer USA made products.
My question is, has anyone ever used them and if so, how is the quality and customer service?
I'm looking for lower cowl patches, rear tail pan, floor boards and that should be enough to get me started. Most the other parts I will buy used here. Any and all advice is appreciated.
Thanks, Mark
 
Although I have never used TAM's Model A Parts supplier, I have heard of them for a good number of years. In all that time I have never heard anything bad about them. No news in GOOD new!

There are of course the BIG THREE - Snyders, Berts, Brattons, followed by Mike's and Macs. These are nationally well known. However, there are a whole bunch of other Parts Houses for selling reproduction parts for the Ford Model A, who have a much more local and regional presence. TAMS is one of those. For a great many of us it really just comes down to what/who you feel comfortable with. Things like service, cost of shipping, quality of product, proximity to your own location, etc.

So by all means, give TAMS a try and see 'if the shoe fits'.
 
I've also bought a part or three from TAM'S, can't remember just what I got, but they are still on my list. No problem. I just thought their website was weak. I think they tried to update it. I sure hope they did. I like to support the smaller guy trying to get on board.
 
Joe at Tams is great to deal with, I live 3 miles away from him. He has been great helping me with my 1930 pickup.
 
Flathead said:
Tam's is a good outfit.
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For those of us in the New England area Langs in Baldwinville for model T, Tam's for A's and Joes Antique in Uxbridge for early V8. If a larger item is needed its a nice ride down to pick it up and talk cars/trucks.

All three here as well as the other larger vendors have a wealth of knowledge, passion and dedication to the hobby and lucky to have that at our fingertips.

I do like Mikes A fordable with those wacky weekly specials.
 
Thank you all for your input, I will complete my order with Tam's. As Henry's Lady's Man suggested, their website is weak but doable.
Thank you.
 
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