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Over time I have noticed favor being directed toward FS far more than at e.

I can understand differences of opinion may skew depending on many factors regarding accuracy, price, availability, etc. What I don't understand is that such praiseworthiness is owing merely to loyalty to the Club.

I have noticed that both these vendors mentioned above advertise in G&D. I don't know what else has determined desirability for loyalty to the Club.

Anyway, without more, I can't see why such loyalty is heaped upon FS to the implied default position of CoftF.

I do not know the owner of the FS but conversely I have know the owner of CoftF (Ron Wade) for many years going all the way back to the beginning of Carlisle Events in 74 or so. He's a great guy as, I assume, is the owner of the FS.

I have a history of ordering from both businesses with satisfaction. I have no reason to recommend one over the other.

Please give me the reasons for dubbing FS with shining knighthood or, by inference, regulating CoftF to the dungeon.

When one recommends any vendor over the other, then one is saying that the vendor not recommended is inferior to the other. Without stated bona-fides is that fair? Unless one can site specific reasons for one's recommendations then we are unjust in sharing our opinion(s) or recommendation(s). Citing loyalty as the basis for a recommendation begs for clarifying reasons and, without more, merely says the other vendor is not loyal. And that begs the question of "why not." See?

Enlighten me here. Please.

Best,

Charlie

Possibly it has something to do with one vendor supplying parts for 1916-1964 cars and 1918-1987 trucks while the other advertises parts for Chevys 39-54. I have purchased from both and find both to be fine vendors but I also source according to my needs and wallet so often will purchase where I believe it's to MY benefit.

Like Steve I have purchased from both vendors and found no difference between service, the pricing is very similar (some items cheaper at COTF others cheaper at FS). I most cases my order is on my door step in Aus a week after payment, often better than some Aus online stores.
Tony

You all are missing the point.

I'm posting about one's recommendation of our big two vendors over the other.

FS is often recommended owing to loyalty and support of the Club with nothing said about CoftFs.

I don't think I have ever seen a post recommending CoftFs. It's always FS.

I would just like to understand the loyalty thing. What sort of loyalty has FS shown toward the Club that CoftF has knowingly not done.

Parts availability was in the other post and everyone is talking about cost of inventory and COVID-19 impact. Like the cost of a few clutch head screws for mounting headlights to the fenders and some door lock holders being just too much for vendors carry, and customers to expect, an adequate inventory. Mercy!

So, getting back on the instant thread, tell me why FS gets such favorable treatment over CoftFs. If it is merely a personal choice then please drop the loyalty excuse. People will/may think the favorability status for FS as disloyalty on the part of CoftFs. Without more, that seems unfair to me.

Best,

Charlie

It is important to remember that the posts on this forum are not speaking for the club. They are merely the views of the poster. I have never purchased anything from Chevy of the '40s so I cannot post anything about them, good or bad. However, as long as I have no need to change, I will show loyalty to a company that has been good to me.

It appears that most individuals on this forum have more experience with Filling Station.
That says nothing about the club favoring one over the other.

Charlie,
A BIG part of the recommendations for FS versus CoftFs is the 30s and earlier parts available from the FS and not CoftFs. Also the FS supports a large number of reproduction and replacement parts that the CoftFs does not. Another supplier that does not get mentioned often and is dedicated to the hobby is Jim Carter Antique Truck Parts. They also support reproduction and replacement parts.

I will support the people that support the hobby not just sell parts to make money or have the lowest price. Without the parts we can not preserve a bit of history and use these old Chevys like they deserve.

Allow me to add my .02
Just like, Charlie, I have noticed a "lean" toward the FS. However, since their "logo" appears at the top of the pages here at VCCA I'd like to think they are paying the "HOSTING FEEs" for the VCCA site. If they are not, then we are truly "leaning" toward them.
Personally, I have not ordered very much from either place mentioned simply because I have found what I need at other vendors at a better price and closer to me with less shipping.
That said, we should all know there are only two or three companies manufacturing parts that end up getting distributed to other vendors. That is where some of the pricing comes into play as one vendor, who has had a part "re-popped" may have restrictions of some sorts on the vendor he is Wholesaling it to. I know this for a fact.

And, while there seems to be lots more cars here than trucks, is one reason we do not hear much from JimCarter who was mentioned above. Jim has been at this many years. I know him and been in his place of business many times.......and he gives me/us a nice discount, AND has always had better shipping prices meaning they send it the most economical way. A $5 decal cost cents to ship in a small envelop rather than the "minimum" some others may require. I had dinner with Jim once and his philosophy is great. I'm sure by now Jim has pretty much turned the everyday affairs over to someone else but he is still on board. I'll ask him this fall when I hope to visit him again as well as classic parts, LMC and some others....yes, I know, No everyone supplies both car and truck parts.

I can also tell you there are ways to know if some parts are made here in USA or overseas. One is that a lot of parts made here come with a simply primer like coating.....overseas will come with a shiny black finish. I have personally visited more than two or three parts vendors and on one "tour" they have admitted the parts came from another vendor that I suspected!!!
There are also vendors owned by the same outfit but operating under a different name ...and prices. Everyone is wanting our dollars so just do your homework.
That is what certain forums are for and we can also PM each other for "specifics" and thus avoid vendor bashing!!!!

I could go on and on and think there is some legit to what Charlie says...... but in the end we have our free agency to choose where we spend our $$$ and the reasons will very from one to the other. What floats YOUR boat???

"I will support the people that support the hobby not just sell parts to make money."

Chipper,

So some sell parts just to make money, huh? What a surprise. Given the twists some go through to single out FS then you would expect them to be in business just to lose money. Oh, give me a break! I do understand what you are selling but supporting the hobby cannot be laid at the door of paying a hosting fee or trying to carry a broader scope of parts. Because CoftFs specializes in a more limited scope of part years may even be deemed to be potentially speaking a better place to expect part availability results. Accordingly, one would be expected, using your own logic, to recommend CoftFs over FS. Understand?

I think this recommendation of FS over CoftFs nothing more than animus to CoftFs. The excuse that because he carries a broader scope of part years, is lame and doesn't rise to a sound basis for recommending FS over CoftFs/

How CoftFs has managed to trigger distain and failures to be recommended is really puzzling. Nothing said so far adequately explains this crystal clear promotion of FS over any other vendor.

Pricing of products is just as lame. The two close to the same price on same products that only a few cents separate them in the long run.

Paying the "Hosting Fee" should not result in our members recommending FS over any other vendor. That is tantamount to an ad. Nothing more.

This here thread is like trying to get a straight answer out of a lawyer or politician. Is too!

Best,

Charlie

BTW: I should stick in a disclaimer. Here tis: You all know I ain't just right in the head. Do too!

Charlie, you just need some good BBQ, my treat, So just drive on down here to Spartanburg and you wont be so crazy .....or meet me in Matthews when I visit my daughter and I'll bring you some......will too. hehehe

I prefer NC eastern style, I have to drive over 2 hours from Fayetteville to Aden, NC to get the best. Went yesterday and had some for lunch and thenI had some tonight. I brought a pound with fixings home with me.

But, nonetheless, I need something to divert my attention from frustrating situations concerning the 41 project car. It'll soon be ready for eBay and I hope I can get a good price for it. I have a ton in it.

Then I will be out of restoration projects. My time will be pampering the coupe and cabriolet and making whisky. Non-tax paid, of course. when I get enough then the missus will take a cruise. I don't know where she will go but I'm going to get as far away as possible. Maybe the Alaskan one.

Thanks for thing of me and the promise of some SC barbeque. Won't be as good but I'll eat anything nowadays.

Best,

Charlie

Jim Carter is as good as COTF and FS in the service a delivery department but doesnt seem to like answering email queries. Considering I have found there are several variations for some parts I like to get more details before I order so I dont end up with the wrong parts.
Tony

Viewed the Cof40 website a couple of times, and found nothing of interest to me and my 1932 Chev. FS on the other hand has been a source for me for a number parts. My only gripe with FS is the design of the whole website which makes cross referencing and finding specific parts.