What current parts dealer has the best and most complete online listings?

[64V19816]

After spending about 15 minutes looking through and plugging in parts numbers I am totally disappointed be all the sites I've found. But maybe there is much more NLA these days

[Bo Markham]

After spending about 15 minutes looking through and plugging in parts numbers I am totally disappointed be all the sites I've found. SI has probably the least useful site I've ever seen.

Probably Chuck Collins.

[glen]

http://www.studebakerparts.com/ in wonderful "Sunny" Phoenix AZ.

I can highly recommend them

[2R5]

What parts are you looking for ?

[garyash]

There are many reputable vendors. We all need to find someone we are comfortable with, where the service is good, and where the prices are worth the quality of the products and speed of response. I've dealt with Ed Reynolds at Studebaker International, Chuck Collins at Studebaker Parts, Dave Thibeault, Jon Myers, Phil Harris, Dennis Dupont, the Thoms brothers, and others for many years. None of them have ever given me a bad deal or abused me on pricing. On any given day, one of them may be cheaper on a particular part. It's important to understand that any one of them may chose to reproduce a part and then they wholesale it to the other guys. You have to be satisfied with the average of the prices you get - and the service - from whoever you deal with most. Generally, you'll get better service if you get to know one of them well and send all/most of your business there. Sometimes, though, only one of them will have your part or the technical knowledge to solve your need. All of them will typically have many parts that are not in the catalog.

That said, Ed Reynolds at Studebaker International still has the most complete on-line and printed catalog of parts of anybody. It is true that you need to find the page on the site that lets you see all 337 pages of the very complete catalog. Here's the link: http://www.studebaker-intl.com/2010_catalog.html. Just click on the "Downloadable Catalog - Click Here" button. You can save the PDF file of the latest version on your own computer for instant reference. If you own a Studebaker, you need to have a catalog and introduce yourself to Ed. Be sure to meet the other guys, too. Even without printed or website catalogs, most of the serious vendors can get you any part you need in a few days.

[DEEPNHOCK]

If you get upset about a 15 minute investment of your time to look for a part, then you'd best re-think playing with old cars..
Some of us search for years to find that one special part.

[64V19816]

Haha. Thanks for that advice but ive had old cars since I dragged a 41 Chevy home from the junkyard, age 16...and spent a year and a half working on it. I learned to drive in that car. As to the 15 minutes... Looking for just basic things so easily found years ago just flipping through the Newman Altman catalog or a two minute call to Tony Carella turns into a fruitless keyboard exersize. I guess it's just me getting back into the learning curve since this is my first Studebakering since I sold the Avanti in 1996. Got to relearn a lot....I guess too I am comparing the extensive and amazingly complete listings of early series Land Rover parts by Dunsfold in the UK. As long as you know the part number....the inventory info and price is right there. Astoundingly complete all their parts are listed by part number with inventory and price spreadsheet style.

[2R5]

You still haven't said what parts your looking for ???
I take since you have a 66 it would be those parts .....you should post what you want , there are alot of people on here that may be able to help you out.

[64V19816]

I'll probably be a lot more content and pacified when the copy of the SI print catalog arrives.

[jimmijim8]

Those fortunate to attend the swap meets can vouch how important the home based once or few times a year vendors are. We are spoiled rotten because of their services and very fair pricing on everything they offer for the most part. thanks guys. I know who a bunch of you are. cheers jimmijim

[whacker]

I've had good luck with KG:

http://www.kgworks.ca/studeparts/picklist.htm

Only problem for me is that he is in Canada and I am in US. He ships by Canada Post, the worst way to get anything.

[TX Rebel]

Thanks, Jim! There are many of who have large inventories that will never be cataloged due to the large number of items and the fact that most items we have one or just a few of, making cataloging impractical. Rare, hard to find parts may occasionally surface on ebay, but will seldom be found in on-line listings.
if seeking a rare part, it is necessary to call or email some of us small venders. You can take Bill Fennesey off of the list because he recently sold out to SI.

[rockne10]

Some vendors have sufficient inventories and business practice to have catalogs, on or off line. The best and most complete Studebaker parts dealer is the network you receive as a member of the Studebaker Drivers Club. If you have not joined, you do not have access to the items you need.

[Dads Baby]

Some of us search for years to find that one special part.

The one part I have been looking for is the dang money tree!!!

[okc63avanti]

The one part I have been looking for is the dang money tree!!!

Carey,

I grow those trees here at my place in OK. Each tree is guaranteed to be in bloom and sprouting at least $100 in bills. My price including shipping to your door is $199.00.