I need some guidance with the show

[Jocigar]

Ok, my last visit was 20 years ago before the 70 six pack cuda was put on hold.

I finally have the car in the good hands of labrecque autocraft for restoration after having dropped it off fresh from media blasting two weeks ago.

So I will need a lot of parts, should I and can I get it all at the show?



Mike at Resto shop said we can put together a list of sheet metal required if they have it on site...mentions Stevens?

also, I will need and thinking of buying;

six pack flywheel clutch and three finger PP plus bearing and bushing
dash pad
legendary interior full kit
some sound damping floor material
wiring harness
rallye rim set 15x7s ?
rocker gills
440 hockey stick
wheel well trim
hood latches
Gas tank
brake and fuel lines
used pass fender
...I'll think of more I am sure.

Are there deals to be made compared to online specials, should I try and get it all there and where do I start?   Thanks!

[Cuda Cody]

The best deal would be to contact @MoparDave  and get a package deal going.  He has all that stuff plus he has access to parts that most others do not.     He takes good care of the members of E-Bodies.org so let him know you're from our site.

[Rich G.]

I assume you're talking about Carlisle. If you plan on getting stuff there call Stevens now and they will bring it there. You'll get 10% off if you mention your in a club. I need a bunch of things too but shipping wipes out any discount you get on line so I'm waiting to get most of what I need at the show too. Does @MoparDave go to Carlisle? If he does maybe he could put some package deal together.

[Daveh]

Dave has done a couple of package deals for me over the years and always beats everyone.  It's beats trying to scramble all around Carlisle looking for deals and carrying them around all day.  I used to do that in my younger days but not anymore.  I would rather enjoy the show and if I find something cool great.  Good luck with what ever you do.  Just have fun. 

[anlauto]

First off and MOST IMPORTANT.....Tell Mike that Alan Gallant says HI  He's an old friend and your car is in GREAT hands !

Second...GET ON THE PHONE NOW.....because a lot of the parts you want will NOT be just sitting at a booth waiting for you to buy.
Most things will need to be pre-order and brought to the show for you. In most cases just saving on shipping can be a huge plus and most companies will give you a discount.

One major issue with @MoparDave from ROSVILLE is that they DO NOT attend Carlisle and Carlisle NEEDS them more then ever !

six pack flywheel clutch and three finger PP plus bearing and bushing - BREWERS caal first
dash pad ULTIMATE RIDES call first
legendary interior full kit LEGENDARY or DANTES CALL NOW
some sound damping floor material ? Why
wiring harness MEGA PARTS
rallye rim set 15x7s ? ???
rocker gills JOSH'S Muscle Car Parts
440 hockey stick Performance Car Graphics not at the show
wheel well trim JOSH'S Muscle Car Parts
hood latches Send originals to Stephan Fournier
Gas tank QUANTA
brake and fuel lines FINE LINES Call first
used pass fender ???

[Brads70]

Biggest thing/attraction with Carlisle is saving on shipping. I went down with a buddy once and bought 10 grand worth of sheetmetal/parts from Stephens  and saved a ton on shipping costs, mind you I am in Canada and that is a big difference.

[nsmall]

@Jocigar Listen to the advice above, it is worth it to plan ahead of time. Good luck on your purchases.  I hope you have a big piggy bank.  I think the sound damping was a good chose for my restoration as my car is much quieter and the doors sound solid when you close them.

[anlauto]

I just said "why?" to sound dampening because that's something you can get local at anytime. I'm sure the restoration shop has it on the shelf.
The idea is to buy parts at Carlisle you can get locally.

[MoparDave]

I can definitely help you out on the parts.  we stock a good portion of that list already. Shipping may or may not be an issue, Just depends on what your looking to spend. If you want I can price that stuff out just email me a list of items your looking for to parts@mikeriehls.com and what seat covers you are needing as well. thx.

[Jocigar]

for all help and advise folks!

Alan thanks for entering sources line by line.. very helpful.    I will be sure to say hi to Mike for you.. we should be doing a project review very soon.

Mopardave, I will reach out once I have a sheetmetal list.  thx!


Few things...

what sound proofing brand ?

Carpet source and is this always black?

I received a notice that legendary is having 20% off till fathers day, I plan on taking advantage of that, any ordering advise on parts ? ... I am thinking of just ordering everything; covers, foam, install kits, hog rings for $1k total with sale prices. 
(or should I try and use the old foam?)

I have white interior option, I will eventually need to figure out how far the white extends.. door panels should also be white?

[Spikedog08]

Roseville probably will not attend the Carlisle show the same reason that Mancini's stopped going . . . costs!  The amount of money just to get there and put employees up in Hotels and payroll is large!  Just the tolls alone are huge!  Last year I pulled my car there on a trailer and spent $180 in tolls! I spent more in tolls than I did in gas!   Can't imagine the costs for all the employees and the semi carrying all the parts in tolls . . . have to sell every part just to make a buck! 

[anlauto]

Roseville probably will not attend the Carlisle show the same reason that Mancini's stopped going . . . costs!  The amount of money just to get there and put employees up in Hotels and payroll is large!  Just the tolls alone are huge!  Last year I pulled my car there on a trailer and spent $180 in tolls! I spent more in tolls than I did in gas!   Can't imagine the costs for all the employees and the semi carrying all the parts in tolls . . . have to sell every part just to make a buck!

I fully understand the reason behind it....I just like  David every once and awhile....

Companies like "VANS" or "MEGA" are very successful selling enough product to cover their costs....but  like I said Carlisle NEEDS a one stop shop vendor with experienced guys like the team at Roseville .... they would do very well there I think, even just delivering pre-purchased items.

[69BFan]

The difficulty in bringing product to the show is that what sold well last year, may not move at all the next year.  After 28 years of vending, it is always a matter of luck to what to bring.  Unless someone just concentrated on delivering "pre-orders', there is no way that one vendor could be a one stop shop for the Carlisle attendees.  The good thing about the Carlisle show is that with a bit of research, a customer can search out a variety of vendors who can take care of the customer needs. 

I know for us, it is a good tool to educate our customers and vendors on what we provide.  Even though, there may be three to four different manufactures of any given product.  There is a good chance that you can view each and every one of them at Carlisle.  That way, the customer can make a decision on which product best suits their needs.  That is why I am an advocate of trying to buy from what you can hold in your hand to inspect.  At least, if you don't buy it that weekend, you can at least have the knowledge of how the different products compares to each other.

In regards to cost, we run a very tight plan to attend the show.  For a very small group like ourselves, it is well over $8,000 spent before you ever pull out of the drive to head to Carlisle.   I would hate to think what it cost someone like Coker Tire to pull out and make the show.  I did get a call today from ECS today and they will be over in the general swap meet area this year and they will be bringing product to sell as well.

See everyone in a couple of weeks!!!

[anlauto]

PM sent to 69BFan

[anlauto]

Just heard from Tom that Accurate Ltd. Exhaust will NOT be attending the show this year... I was planning on picking up some exhaust...