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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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.


That might just be the tip of the day Very Happy

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.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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.


That might just be the tip of the day Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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.


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.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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.


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.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

please dont spell "dizzy", that already says a lot. ps ive never seen one just "crap out" unless electronic, then its the electric ignition.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Busdepot, German Supply, WCM, Wolfsburg international, bus boys ( they have perfect fuel filler neck replacement).
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am 100% guilty too, but it is amazing how we all pile on to this question every time it is asked, which seems to be once a month or so.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=509380&highlight=busboys

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=362792&highlight=busboys
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I check busdepot first, and German Supply (more $$ but im not bitching) but I'll never buy from Bus Boys again.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Another place that has hit my radar, and impressed me so far, is Airhead Parts.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

CIP1 has not been my favorite although they show some OEM parts no one else seems to have.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Depending on what your looking for, aircooled.net is pretty good.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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