Okay, so I just read in the current "bumper" thread that a member from here purchased a Goodmark Bumper from Rockauto.
Just Monday this week I purchased a pair of classic wiper blades from Rockauto which were listed as "Goodmark" parts....I thought it was interesting and didn't realize their parts were sold through Rockauto, and the price (with shipping) seemed reasonable.
You have to realize living in Canada the shipping is usually the killer... :canada:
However, in the next town over from me is Cross Canada, a LKO company and the main Canadian distributor for aftermarket body panels including the full Goodmark line. Whenever I want Goodmark parts, I can get them fairly easy with a 25 min drive one way..
So just now ... I thought I would do a little price comparison just for my own curiosity, what I found was SHOCKING !!!
Keep in mind, ALL prices are in Canadian dollars.
GMK4012242683 Wiper Blades
Cross Canada = $22.55 each plus 13% tax plus 50 minutes of driving. The pair would be $50.96 CDN
Rockauto = $12.70 each plus taxes and shipping, delivered to my door. The pair cost me $38.75 CDN
That's a savings of $12.21 CDN or 24% using
@RockAuto (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/rockauto_203)
GMK212000070A Bumper Bar (71 Challenger)
Cross Canada = $414.69 each plus 13% tax = $468.60 CDN
Rockauto = $225.28 plus shipping/tax etc... =$285.84 CDN to my door !
That's almost half price ! :looney:
I didn't even count the E-Bodies.org discount... :yes:
Important note I forgot to mention....The wiper blades I received today came from the Cross Canada warehouse the next town over from me and I received them in three days.
Awesome savings, I've always found RockAuto's prices to be the lowest.
They do seems to have good pricing on a lot of stuff.
Alan, have to installed the goodmark rear bumper on a 70 Challenger? How do they fit? If so do you have any pictures?
@anlauto (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/anlauto_19)
Quote from: Brads70 on January 10, 2020, 03:52:28 AM
Alan, have to installed the goodmark rear bumper on a 70 Challenger? How do they fit? If so do you have any pictures?
@anlauto (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/anlauto_19)
Pretty sure the Goodmark bumpers are the Keystone bumpers, if so, yes I've used plenty of them and posted many pictures over the years. I'm sure they don't fit as well as you would like. :alan2cents: This is the only rear Challenger bumper I've purchased from Cross Canada...the others came from Roseville Moparts
So it's better to rechrome original?
Quote from: Katfish on January 09, 2020, 08:03:06 PM
Awesome savings, I've always found RockAuto's prices to be the lowest.
Their prices are low, but the shipping in the US can be a deal breaker. I've put together several shopping carts over the last year at RA and had to dump them each time because the shipping costs overran the good pricing. The apparently only ship certain items from certain locations and an order of 10-12 items may end up coming from five different warehouses and you are charged shipping from each one. The misc parts to rebuild my rear drum brakes ended up being almost $40 in shipping and that was only small parts, no rotors or drums. I love their pricing and selection but I think they need to work on their distribution strategy. I have a real hard time with companies that use shipping as a profit generating mechanism.
Quote from: kawahonda on January 10, 2020, 06:57:56 AM
So it's better to rechrome original?
A re-chromed original will always likely be better then a reproduction, but around here in Ontario Canada to re-chrome one bumper cost around $1100.00 CDN nowadays.
Quote from: gzig5 on January 10, 2020, 07:06:03 AM
Quote from: Katfish on January 09, 2020, 08:03:06 PM
Awesome savings, I've always found RockAuto's prices to be the lowest.
Their prices are low, but the shipping in the US can be a deal breaker. I've put together several shopping carts over the last year at RA and had to dump them each time because the shipping costs overran the good pricing. The apparently only ship certain items from certain locations and an order of 10-12 items may end up coming from five different warehouses and you are charged shipping from each one. The misc parts to rebuild my rear drum brakes ended up being almost $40 in shipping and that was only small parts, no rotors or drums. I love their pricing and selection but I think they need to work on their distribution strategy. I have a real hard time with companies that use shipping as a profit generating mechanism.
Next time you're in this situation, try separating the items into different orders to see if that helps. I've done this recently and it did help a little bit.
There is a place in Syracuse NY about sixty miles from me. Two years ago it cost about four hundred and fifty dollars or so to do a seventy two La-manse front bumper. beautiful job, about two months turn around time. :twothumbsup:
Alan: You're lucky LKQ stocks parts over there. They aren't so good on the Wet Coast, all the old stuff has to come from Kansas City and it takes 2 weeks (or never) that includes the popular Chevelle and Camaro stuff. I pretty much called them as a last resort.
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on January 10, 2020, 08:24:34 AM
Alan: You're luck LKQ stocks parts over there. They aren't so good on the Wet Coast, all the old stuff has to come from Kansas City and it takes 2 weeks (or never) that includes the popular Chevelle and Camaro stuff. I pretty much called them as a last resort.
Yea Sheldon...The place here in Brampton had Challenger fenders, valances, door skins, etc...just sitting on the shelf....I call in the morning, pick it up that afternoon.. :dunno:
One thing I remember is the MOST annoying recording ever on LKQs phone lines. Their local agent gave good service though, their core business is more recent vehicle collision parts of course so I can't fault them for stocking those parts rather than the old stuff. I'm sure they have a bigger warehouse back east.
Quote from: anlauto on January 10, 2020, 07:26:34 AM
Quote from: kawahonda on January 10, 2020, 06:57:56 AM
So it's better to rechrome original?
A re-chromed original will always likely be better then a reproduction, but around here in Ontario Canada to re-chrome one bumper cost around $1100.00 CDN nowadays.
I actually am 30 miles from a great chroming shop that has competitive pricing. They strictly say on the website to not expect to save money re-chroming originals, because it's just about never the case. However, the prices they charge in my experience of triple plated jobs are pretty reasonable. I suspect if they can re-chrome my rear bumper (and brackets) for $800 then that would probably be a win....not sure how much aftermarket bumpers go for. They list a price range of "$275-1500".
My front bumper is pretty decent. Rear bumper has lots of the chrome worn off. I don't remember seeing any pitted metal or dings though. I'll look closely and perhaps send them some pics for a rough estimate.
The deal with LKQ is that you have to have an account or access to an account to get enough of a discount so as to make it worth your while. I usually can schwingle 40% and have bodyshop friends who can get 50 to 60% off and that makes the difference. I bought new, US chromed bumpers for right around $200 a pop. Sure beats $1000 and who ever saw an original E body that the bumpers fit perfectly? Sure as hell wasn't me! Just my :alan2cents:
For people in the Toronto area wanting Goodmark parts you would want to also try Top Line Auto Body Parts. He does not stock much of the older stuff but normally gets it pretty quick and has their driver deliver it to your door (not sure how far out they deliver). I haven't bought anything lately but his prices were always the best normally significant. He is normally busy so I don't like calling for pricing until you are ready to place your order as I don't want to call him multiple times for a small orderas he is busy with the shops this is a small business not an office full of people answering phones.
Just wanted to update this thread. I got a quote from my local chroming shop.
I sent some pictures and inquired about a ballpark charge for my rear bumper and 2 brackets.
My rear bumper appears to have no dents/dings or damage. It "may" have dings once it gets dipped/cleaned, but it's very solid and straight. They quoted $425 to rechrome it, and $60 each for the brackets. I'm assuming the brackets are still worth re-chroming?
Anyhow, $425 to rechrome a bumper is a very competitive price in 2020 I believe. I was expecting $600 or greater.
Yup...that is a good price :bigthumb:
Yes that is about half of what it would cost here.
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on January 15, 2020, 12:32:12 PM
Yes that is about half of what it would cost here.
$850 Canadian is #425 US. :console:
Nope: $425=CDN$595 but costs of just about everything are way higher here because of hidden taxes/costs. Last estimate I got on a straight, undamaged condition Challenger bumper was CDN$1000.
$1000.00 To re-chrome a tooth pick of a bumper! :barf:
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on January 15, 2020, 01:26:39 PM
Nope: $425=CDN$595 but costs of just about everything are way higher here because of hidden taxes/costs. Last estimate I got on a straight, undamaged condition Challenger bumper was CDN$1000.
Yup, it's the same or more here in Ontario :bigmoney: :headbang:
Quote from: gzig5 on January 10, 2020, 07:06:03 AM
Quote from: Katfish on January 09, 2020, 08:03:06 PM
Awesome savings, I've always found RockAuto's prices to be the lowest.
Their prices are low, but the shipping in the US can be a deal breaker. I've put together several shopping carts over the last year at RA and had to dump them each time because the shipping costs overran the good pricing.
:iagree: Been there on multiple occasions
Quote from: jimynick on January 10, 2020, 04:21:57 PM
The deal with LKQ is that you have to have an account or access to an account to get enough of a discount so as to make it worth your while. I usually can schwingle 40% and have bodyshop friends who can get 50 to 60% off and that makes the difference. I bought new, US chromed bumpers for right around $200 a pop. Sure beats $1000 and who ever saw an original E body that the bumpers fit perfectly? Sure as hell wasn't me! Just my :alan2cents:
Just bought a one piece Goodmark trunk floor. Called up LKQ , no account cash sale. They said it listed for $335.00 can my price was $251.99. So I called up the body shop where I've bought all my other panels and supplies there price was $255.00 . Not sure how much he made on the sale. Rock Auto was $ 179 can plus shipping of $345 . $20 in gas and 1 hr of my time was all it took, also if i wasn't happy with the floor he could send it back. My only complaint is the Goodmark website shows a trunk floor with the shock access hole already there, but not so.