Best online parts supplier for 63 roadster, small block?

I need to by many mechanical parts (clutch assmbly, brake shoes+lines,
carb. kit, hoses, etc.) for my car that's been garaged for apporx. 22 yrs.
I'm having the work done by a mechanic friend who has a garage near where
the car is (Washington state). I live 2 states away but want to buy the
parts online and have them delivered to him. Any referrals or
recommendations for reliable and reasonable suppliers? Thanx- Lib

lib wrote:
> I need to by many mechanical parts (clutch assmbly, brake shoes+lines,
> carb. kit, hoses, etc.) for my car that's been garaged for apporx. 22 yrs.
> I'm having the work done by a mechanic friend who has a garage near where
> the car is (Washington state). I live 2 states away but want to buy the
> parts online and have them delivered to him. Any referrals or
> recommendations for reliable and reasonable suppliers? Thanx- Lib
>
>
There are many, including:

Long Island Corvette Supply
http://www.licorvette.com

Paragon Reproductions
http://www.corvette-paragon.com

Van Steel
http://www.vansteel.com

"lib" > wrote in message
...
> I need to by many mechanical parts (clutch assmbly, brake shoes+lines,
> carb. kit, hoses, etc.) for my car that's been garaged for apporx. 22 yrs.
> I'm having the work done by a mechanic friend who has a garage near where
> the car is (Washington state). I live 2 states away but want to buy the
> parts online and have them delivered to him. Any referrals or
> recommendations for reliable and reasonable suppliers? Thanx- Lib
>

Lib, while restoring my '63 roadster I have ordered many, many parts through
Corvette Central in Sawyer, Michigan and have never had a problem with
service or product quality. Their prices are very competitive.

www.corvettecentral.com

> I need to by many mechanical parts (clutch assmbly, brake shoes+lines,
> carb. kit, hoses, etc.) for my car that's been garaged for apporx. 22 yrs.


http://www.vbandp.com

good source for brakes and suspension

kickstart

A lot of parts are easily obtainable by your local auto parts store.

Things like clutches, brake hoses (not lines), brake shoes, carb kits, etc.
can readily be found at the LAPS and if not, usually delivered in a day or
two from their warehouse, versus the week or more wait on the Corvette
specialty houses. Plus they are often cheaper. A place like Advanced Auto
or Pep Boys buy millions of brake shoes and gets a much better break on
price than a specialty house buying a few thousand at most.

You need the Corvette specialty houses for some parts like brake lines,
because LAPS stock standard length lines (12 in, 18 in, 36 in, etc.) and
they are not custom sized to fit a Corvette.


"lib" > wrote in message
...
> I need to by many mechanical parts (clutch assmbly, brake shoes+lines,
> carb. kit, hoses, etc.) for my car that's been garaged for apporx. 22 yrs.
> I'm having the work done by a mechanic friend who has a garage near where
> the car is (Washington state). I live 2 states away but want to buy the
> parts online and have them delivered to him. Any referrals or
> recommendations for reliable and reasonable suppliers? Thanx- Lib
>
>

Thanks to all for the parts info. FYI ; the nearest parts house is over an
hour round trip and I don't want to take up his spare time and $'s buying
parts- Lib

"Tom in Missouri" > wrote in message
ink.net...
>A lot of parts are easily obtainable by your local auto parts store.
>
> Things like clutches, brake hoses (not lines), brake shoes, carb kits,
> etc.
> can readily be found at the LAPS and if not, usually delivered in a day or
> two from their warehouse, versus the week or more wait on the Corvette
> specialty houses. Plus they are often cheaper. A place like Advanced
> Auto
> or Pep Boys buy millions of brake shoes and gets a much better break on
> price than a specialty house buying a few thousand at most.
>
> You need the Corvette specialty houses for some parts like brake lines,
> because LAPS stock standard length lines (12 in, 18 in, 36 in, etc.) and
> they are not custom sized to fit a Corvette.
>
>
> "lib" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I need to by many mechanical parts (clutch assmbly, brake shoes+lines,
>> carb. kit, hoses, etc.) for my car that's been garaged for apporx. 22
>> yrs.
>> I'm having the work done by a mechanic friend who has a garage near where
>> the car is (Washington state). I live 2 states away but want to buy the
>> parts online and have them delivered to him. Any referrals or
>> recommendations for reliable and reasonable suppliers? Thanx- Lib
>>
>>
>
>

If he is telling you what parts are needed, then run to YOUR local auto
parts store and get them. Then you have an excuse to go visit him and see
the car.

The whole brake kit (shoes, springs, hoses, hardware) is around $120 but I
bought all mine locally for about $60. Then FedEx as they are cheaper than
UPS.

The brake lines you need to order from Ecklers, Vette Brakes and Products
(St. Petersburg, FL), Corvette Central, The Last Detail Corvette Parts,
Volunteer, Paragon, Dr. Rebuild, etc.


"lib" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks to all for the parts info. FYI ; the nearest parts house is over an
> hour round trip and I don't want to take up his spare time and $'s buying
> parts- Lib
>
> "Tom in Missouri" > wrote in message
> ink.net...
> >A lot of parts are easily obtainable by your local auto parts store.
> >
> > Things like clutches, brake hoses (not lines), brake shoes, carb kits,
> > etc.
> > can readily be found at the LAPS and if not, usually delivered in a day
or
> > two from their warehouse, versus the week or more wait on the Corvette
> > specialty houses. Plus they are often cheaper. A place like Advanced
> > Auto
> > or Pep Boys buy millions of brake shoes and gets a much better break on
> > price than a specialty house buying a few thousand at most.
> >
> > You need the Corvette specialty houses for some parts like brake lines,
> > because LAPS stock standard length lines (12 in, 18 in, 36 in, etc.) and
> > they are not custom sized to fit a Corvette.
> >
> >
> > "lib" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> I need to by many mechanical parts (clutch assmbly, brake shoes+lines,
> >> carb. kit, hoses, etc.) for my car that's been garaged for apporx. 22
> >> yrs.
> >> I'm having the work done by a mechanic friend who has a garage near
where
> >> the car is (Washington state). I live 2 states away but want to buy the
> >> parts online and have them delivered to him. Any referrals or
> >> recommendations for reliable and reasonable suppliers? Thanx- Lib
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
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