Anybody ever purchase from 'Metal by Gary G' - Merced, CA?

Gregorio

A while back I contacted Gary about purchasing a Thing front beam, but now all of the phone numbers I've tried are other people. Anyone know if he's still open for business?

Thanks,
Greg

cecil · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject: Gary in business

Gary is in business but getting ready to move. He's between Merced and Atwater. Right now, I can't find his card, as soon as I do, I'll post it. He reads Samba a lot, and may see your inquiry. FYI, he is a nice guy with a zillion Things in various condition.

Gregorio · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:08 pm Post subject:

Thanks Cecil. I'm hoping he sees this as I really want to purchase a beam from him. Thanks for the heads up!

: Greg

Ferretkona · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:28 pm Post subject:

Gary sells on ebay, you might contact him thru their "ask the seller". Seller id is metalbygaryg .

Gregorio · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:39 pm Post subject:

Ferretkona -

Thanks for the tip!

: Greg

dennis5 · Samba Member Joined: February 28, 2004 Posts: 81

A friend purchased a beam from him with new ball joints and they were installed wrong, and the funny part was I told him about Gary after I bought my beam from him, and low and behold when I checked my beam the ball joints were also installed wrong, I hadn't looked at them as the beam was for a future project, so make sure they are installed correctly before you lay out you hard earned dollars. Bug ball joints are unidirectional and Things go in one way only. Hope this helps

mattt · Samba Member Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 1143

Gregorio · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:34 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I'd be interested to find out as well.

: Greg

dennis5 · Samba Member Joined: February 28, 2004 Posts: 81

on Bug the new ones can go in any direction on Things if you have ever replaced one there is the notch you must line up or if its not it binds up.

mattt · Samba Member Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 1143

I think the notches need to be oriented correctly on a Bug front end too. I dont think they can go in any old way. What is your procedure to line up the notches? Ive replaced 181 ball joints and had the notch face forward and back......you too?

icekoffee · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:12 am Post subject:

i hope this helps

Gary G.
Metal By Gary G.
Merced Ca.
(209) 385-0346
www.metalbygaryg.com
[email protected]
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Gregorio · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone! Got ahold of him and my beam ordered.

: Greg

Revis · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:48 pm Post subject: Metal by Gary G

I've puchased items from Gary a few times and was very happy with the transactions. Since then we've become friends. I'd trust him in a heart beat.

FreakCitySF · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:04 pm Post subject:

I needed a front fender welt.

Took a little more time than usual, said he broke his foot and wasnt in the shop as much.

So he finally sent me the fender welt for free. ( wanted 10.00 originally )

Where is he moving to?

I communicated via email no problem.

I was looking to have my front right fender welded a bit more, hammered out, and puttty, offered his services plus he would show me how to do it.

Pretty cool guy if you ask me.

61Panelwagen · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:32 pm Post subject:

Gary is someone that doesnt come around much in the VW community.I just got back from Garys shop from picking up a bunch of parts at a VERY good price and VERY good customer service.Thanks Gary!!

I have a Thing front beam for sale if anyone is interested.
Thanks
Manny


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