Preferred Vendor for parts?

I like Berts a lot , usually ship same or next day. Best to call and ask for delivery times on rebuilts (Carbs, Generators, etc), sometimes they are backlogged.
 
I only buy from Berts. Not only same day shipping, no handling charges, but if you have a question, they know model As inside and out. That's all they do, for 40 years
 
Jon-Ohio said:
There is a parts dealer in the Springfield Mo area - I don't know anything about them .


Battlefield Antique Ford Parts
 5054 S. Broadview
Battlefield, MO, 65619
417/882-7923
E-mail: battlefielda@aol.com


I've always used Bratton's, Snyders or A&L - my favorite.
Jon in Ohio
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Thanks for that info, I'll have to see if they're still open. I don't do Facebook but I googled their business name, takes you to a Facebook entry. No new info posted for awhile so I wonder if the doors are still open. If so, I'll check them out.
 
Sounds like Berts is the favorite here. Their website looks good, seem to have a vast choice of parts.
I ordered some small items from Macs last week. Choke tube parts.
Next will be intake/exhaust manifolds, carb gaskets, & some more smalls & I'll be getting those from Berts.
Thanks for the recommendations guys! I want to get this A running smooth like it deserves.
 
Steve Plucker said:
A and L, Bert's, Bratton's and Snyders.
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I like Bert's for really good used parts and I use Snyders here in Ohio and Bratton's. I talked to Alan of A and L yesterday about my stop light switch and should have asked about a catalog or whatever they have. Not a whole lot of info on them so I guess you just call and ask them?
 
For me, location is important. Being in a small town in southern Minnesota if I order from most suppliers the package gets transferred from truck to truck five or six times enroute. That means the package gets tossed a LOT. I have heard from the drivers that if you put about $1000 insurance on it they will be a lot more careful. They don't want to pay off a big claim.
It doesn't matter what value is actually in the package. If it gets damaged they only pay up to the value of the item. It costs a couple bucks extra for the higher insurance but in my mind the value of the extra care given is worth it. IF my info about the $1000 insurance is right. :)

So go for the closest vendor if you are off the grid like me.
 
CC-Mo said:
Sounds like Berts is the favorite here. Their website looks good, seem to have a vast choice of parts.
I ordered some small items from Macs last week. Choke tube parts.
Next will be intake/exhaust manifolds, carb gaskets, & some more smalls & I'll be getting those from Berts.
Thanks for the recommendations guys! I want to get this A running smooth like it deserves.
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You may have noticed a lack of recommendations for Macs, there's
a reason for that.


Bob
 
I'd just like to add that I was at A&L yesterday to buy a couple reballed steering arms. First when he checked the arms I brought to exchange he said the double arm was bent and he'd keep it on the side just in case the correct replacement made things not line up. Second, when I asked if they had a hone in the shop to do the kingpin bushings he said no but gave me a nice piloted reamer and said I could use it and bring it back whenever I was done. Didn't ask for a deposit or anything. Could not be happier with the level of customer service there.
 
Plus 1 on A&L. Al was a great guy. The line up is somewhat limited, their main business is really reproduction parts for Snyders, etc. They do have a small retail catalog, no web presence.
 
I called A&L Tuesday afternoon about the '31 brake light switch issue I had and Alan sent me out a new one that I got today already. He was surprised one somehow got through that would not work correctly.I wish I had asked him to also send a catalog or parts list. Wonder if they are the ones who make the sidemount spare tire repro brackets? Tired of messing with bent up rusted originals.
 
CC-Mo said:
Sounds like Berts is the favorite here. Their website looks good, seem to have a vast choice of parts.
I ordered some small items from Macs last week. Choke tube parts.
Next will be intake/exhaust manifolds, carb gaskets, & some more smalls & I'll be getting those from Berts.
Thanks for the recommendations guys! I want to get this A running smooth like it deserves.
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Rick smith is the owner. He does some shows in Florida around this time of year in the road. Call him , I’m sure he will answer. All the other core guys are great but sometimes it’s good to have s guy like him local as well.
I know I miss the local guy we use to have in town
Larry shepard
 
Mike A Model said:
For quick shipping and great service, you can't beat "Tam's Model A Parts”, Joe always treats you right.
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I have ordered from Tams before and have been to their booth in Rhinebeck. Never had a bad experience and they are a good choice for New Englanders.
 
larrys40 said:
Rick smith is the owner. He does some shows in Florida around this time of year in the road. Call him , I’m sure he will answer. All the other core guys are great but sometimes it’s good to have s guy like him local as well.
I know I miss the local guy we use to have in town
Larry shepard
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Larry, are you referring to the one in Battlefield?
 
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