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Desertbusman Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2005 Posts: 14655 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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For used parts I have been getting stuff from Blair and Sons Auto Parts in Arizona recently. They have a large boneyard there and have been great so far! I've order three separate times from them. |
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Yes, Jan Blair is a good source and a great local guy. Use Google maps satellite view to check out his yard and dub inventory.
However shop now and not try to do it later. Inventory now is nothing like it was a few years ago. Salvage yards are shutting down rapidly. Selling parts one at a time for $5 or $10 is nothing at all compared with loading up big containers for the boat ride. Euro is grabbing up our yards big time. Dubs returning back to the motherland after all their years here. _________________ 71 Superbug
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16898 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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tootype2crazy wrote: |
For used parts I have been getting stuff from Blair and Sons Auto Parts in Arizona recently. They have a large boneyard there and have been great so far! I've order three separate times from them. |
That might just be the tip of the day _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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tootype2crazy Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2007 Posts: 1276 Location: St. Louis Missouri
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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For used parts I have been getting stuff from Blair and Sons Auto Parts in Arizona recently. They have a large boneyard there and have been great so far! I've order three separate times from them. _________________ air-cooled or nothing for me
1978 Sunroof Deluxe Bus (daily driver)
1978 Transporter (mom's, making into a camper)
1970 Single Cab 2.1 turbo/EFI 6 Rib, 78 front beam, vanagon backing plates on rear (project)
2001 GTI VR6 (wife's) |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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Kirk wrote: |
aeromech wrote: |
Walter at Bus Boys has always done right by me. What was your problem? He's like a one man operation (I suppose) and has always been great to deal with. |
His communication is sorely lacking. When I did get him and ordered, he was very polite and knowledgeable, but then shipped my order sans a buncha parts they didnt bother to tell me were on back order. Just put a note that said they didnt have them, so didnt charge me. Thats fine, but you coulda called me back so I could have bought them elsewhere. Cant use the clutch w/o the throwout bearing. Thats happened twice. Never again. |
If one makes a call to Walter and asks if he has it in stock he will check for you. Then you can decide right then and there if you want to wait. He won't be insulted if it doesn't work for you. Same for BusDepot and same for Scott, WW etc etc. The responsibility to get it quickly is part yours too.
This is turning into a seller feedback thread. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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Kirk Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2003 Posts: 5487 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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aeromech wrote: |
Walter at Bus Boys has always done right by me. What was your problem? He's like a one man operation (I suppose) and has always been great to deal with. |
His communication is sorely lacking. When I did get him and ordered, he was very polite and knowledgeable, but then shipped my order sans a buncha parts they didnt bother to tell me were on back order. Just put a note that said they didnt have them, so didnt charge me. Thats fine, but you coulda called me back so I could have bought them elsewhere. Cant use the clutch w/o the throwout bearing. Thats happened twice. Never again. _________________ MAKE FORUMS GREAT AGAIN
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VAVWFAN Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2010 Posts: 758 Location: Middletown, Virginia
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Goat,,,,"yeh, it was electronic. "dizzy" is just less letters to type, and I saw it for the first time in my 50+ years, here in Samba, and I frankly avoided using it for awhile..... But the lure of typing less letters sucked me in like turd going down the poop-shoot, and seen as everyone understood the terminology; "well,,,,it is what it is!"
I understand why people do it too. We sometimes post discussions at work, and we have to be quick about it...
Don't take offense; it's just a word! _________________ If it weren't for "last minutes;" -- nothing would ever get done! |
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420GOAT Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2006 Posts: 3343 Location: Wilmington, CA on a nice quiet street but still in the 'hood
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:25 am Post subject: |
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please dont spell "dizzy", that already says a lot. ps ive never seen one just "crap out" unless electronic, then its the electric ignition. _________________ once you realize im not impressed we will get along just fine |
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VAVWFAN Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2010 Posts: 758 Location: Middletown, Virginia
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:46 am Post subject: |
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DBM, I'm not bitching about CIP1 for the engine; and/or the distributer that cooked it. I've looked into the whole sue thing, and what it would cost me should I lose, outweighs the gain, for the simple reason that I can't afford anything right now. Plus, CIP1 has roots in Canada and "can you imagine" trying to navigate the small claims structure there, from across the country? I'm pissed, but through some help from friends, I have a good motor to replace mine, and I just have to chalk this up as what it is! But "damn" the engine ran sweet for the 30 miles before the dizzy crapped out, so I know the vacuum advance is the way to go with next engine..
For me, I think it would be wrong to use CIP1 again, regardless how I liked their ordering process, just out of principal. Perhaps in the future I'll change my mind, but if I have alternatives, I'll use others. _________________ If it weren't for "last minutes;" -- nothing would ever get done! |
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curtis4085 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2011 Posts: 4806 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:07 am Post subject: |
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Busdepot, German Supply, WCM, Wolfsburg international, bus boys ( they have perfect fuel filler neck replacement). _________________ Special Thanks to:
Headflow Masters - Vista, CA
www.headflowmasters.com |
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Westfabulous Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2007 Posts: 4207 Location: The tropic of Canada, dodging the giant flying moose of Surrey!
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16898 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Walter at Bus Boys has always done right by me. What was your problem? He's like a one man operation (I suppose) and has always been great to deal with. _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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sneakyjack Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2010 Posts: 560 Location: SOuthern VT
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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Agreed CIP1 = hit or miss.
missed a bunch of times but a few times were good.
I like Busdepot but sometimes parts are back orders and not listed onthe sit e that way so you canloos ea dayor 2 just finding that out. But excellent customer service with phone calls and emails. Good returns too.
Haven't dealt with too many other mail order / online. _________________ Nothin left to do....
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Kirk Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2003 Posts: 5487 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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I check busdepot first, and German Supply (more $$ but im not bitching) but I'll never buy from Bus Boys again. _________________ MAKE FORUMS GREAT AGAIN
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16898 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Hi larry _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
Capable of leaping tall buildings in a single bound |
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OB Bus Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2003 Posts: 2528 Location: Ocean Beach in Beautiful BLUE California
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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aeromech wrote: |
Even though autohausaz isn't strictly a VW parts house they have quite a few parts for bay window buses. I've found their prices extremely good and shipping is free with orders over $50. They also don't charge me sales tax. Sometimes if I order early the parts are delivered to my door the next day. They'll email you a tracking number and use UPS which I've found to be a good carrier. http://www.autohausaz.com/ |
Also agree here. If they have the part it is almost always the cheapest place. They usually list the manufacturers name, and shipping is quick and (if over $50) free. _________________ Larry in OB
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!
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OB Bus Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2003 Posts: 2528 Location: Ocean Beach in Beautiful BLUE California
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babysnakes Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2008 Posts: 7104
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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I've had good luck with Busboys and Bus depot. CIP1 is hit or miss as said above. I ordered window seals from them and got WW parts. Not everyone has every thing, so you have to search the web and the feedback thread. |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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CIP1 has not been my favorite although they show some OEM parts no one else seems to have. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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Depending on what your looking for, aircooled.net is pretty good. |
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16898 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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I ordered a couple parts recently from Airhead. They held the shipment because one part was on backorder and never let me know. When I need parts... I need them fast so I was pissed and after calling them to find out where my order was I just canceled the whole thing and got the parts elsewhere. They admitted that their system sucks. _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
Capable of leaping tall buildings in a single bound |
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