I've just about got a group purchase set up with Global West. I've been talking to Doug (owner)about getting something going. I asked him about setting up something on their website but he won't do that. The only way he'll do it is through one person or business. He claims that he can't keep his parts in stock. If your like most people I've talked to they prefer Global West but they are a little pricey. I'm looking at purchasing for myself a total of $4500.00 in parts. He told me that if I got a big purchase around $9000.00 he would consider giving us off 25-30%. That's a pretty good discount. I have to call him back today to see what the final word is but so far it looks like a go. If you are interested in getting in on this there won't be a specific deadline, nothing short anyhow and you won't be required to purchase a certain amount. Just so long as we get it up to $9000.00 If I get this approved and you would like to buy something from GW please let me know. I will provide my address, home, cell and work numbers. So please let me know if your interested so I can give Doug an idea of what were going to do. I will post nightly the total were up to. You can call me on my cell at 662-425-2638. If I don't answer leave a message and I will get back to you, thanks, Clyde. I will post information about my phone call with Doug tonight.

Sounds like it would be a great way to save some $$$ but I've already spent my money with GW.

It Is A "Go" Here.

We have watched the posts daily/weekly/monthly on the site, and would go the tall spindle conversion or ? whatever the Team Members recommend.

We already have the BMR group purchase rear package (With ADJ. UPPERS), and this 25-30 percent discount really would help quite a few of us Team Members who have been on "The Fence".

Shouldn't take much to reach the $9,000.00 goal.

We actually were close to using the 2" Dropped S-10 Superior Spindles we purchased a couple of months ago for our front disc brake conversion, but this makes a change in our plans.

Keep us "TEAM MEMBERS" up to date.

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I'm in!! Just count me as tentative, though, as I'm not sure I have the money right now. I'd be buying lots of front suspension stuff - upper and lower tubular a-arms and the QA-1 coil over setup that I think they sell, too. So I guess I'd be spending anywhere from $1000 to $1250-ish??

Let us know what happens and thanks for doing this!!

Ryan

Hello again, Sorry getting this in so late. Just got off work here. I talked to Doug this afternoon at Global West. There has been some changes to what I was told originally. At first they were looking at something like for
$2000 5% off the group purchase
$3000 10%
$4000 15%
$5000 20%
$6000-9000 20-30% off.
He told me he could not do it this way. What he is going to do is put some items together like the tubular a-arms, rear lower control arms, sway bars etc. He said he will call me later this week with his offer on what he will do. It should still be very good. If anyone is interested please let me know what you'd like so I can keep giving him some info on what we need. I have written down emails I have already recieved and off the posts. I will keep all these and as soon as I get his call I'll post the info. Hopefully it'll still be close to what they originally talked about. He said that their tubular a-arms and other parts are superior to others out there and no one else offers a warranty like them. They do have awesome parts. He did indicate something such as (example only) like one price if 15 tubular arms are bought and additional discounts if more are sold. I'll be in touch. Keep the emails coming if you want info on this buy.

Count me in for the preassembled upper control arms with the urethane bushings. I believe they are $524 #CNR-88B for a 78 EC

Our list-

Front Upper And Lower Control Arms With Poly Bushings.

Please Note: We assume the Team Members want us to go with the tall spindle conversion? We really want to use 2" dropped spindles in this conversion, and that may affect the control arm components that we purchase (?).

Anyway, that's what we need.

Will they offer discounts on shocks, etc?

Keep us up to date, as we can refine out list before you get back to him.

We almost had decided on using the S-10 Superior 2" Dropped Spindles when this post came up. Now what to do with those spindles?

"LOVE" these "Group" Purchases!


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Will the GW tubular front arms work with the superior 2 inch drop spindles? (I too already have the spindles). Thanks,

Paul

I'm considering the tubular lowers with QA1 coilovers. I won't know for sure for a month or so though :(

Is there a deadline?

1 set- GEN II UCA kit "D"
1 set- rear LCA TBC-4
1 set- tie rod sleeves

For starters.............

66' Malibu, 350cid, TH350, 12 bolt.

If anyone wants to off their superior spindles drop spindles email me with a price and I might offset a little bit of your GW purchase! :D If I wasn't building up my 355 and whatnot(or not still in college) I mighta been able to get in on this, but I cant. :(
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Thanks!

Steve, you've got mail!

I'm interested in a pair of tubular lowers with QA1 coilovers. Let me know what the cost would be.

I'm in, depending on the discount. I've spent a fortune already this year but I'm determined to get this done (at least driveable) by the end of summer.

Hey guys, I sure hope this works out for us all. Hopefully he'll call Thursday. If not I'll call him Friday. I'm getting a lot of emails, no problem. Just let me know what you need. If you have the part number great. But no big deal, just please let me know what you want and what year car. I will get to all your questions when I talk to him, such as the Superior spindles 2" drop will the arms work. I'm keeping records on everything and I will personally email and post when I find out. I just really hope he makes it worth our while. Talk to you guys later.

My guess on the superior spindles is they won't work. I believe they are made to use the early chevelle rotors. All these aftermarket tubular control arms are designed to work with the B-body "tall spindle" conversion which uses a different size balljoint, thus making the hole for the balljoint on the superior spindles a different size and incompatible.
Thats my best guess, and BTW, I no longer have a need for the drop spindles, came up on some new goodies shortly after I posted my post earlier. :cool:

Team Chevelle Member Clint Hooper had us contact Kenny Walker, owner of BJs Automotive in Burkburnett, TX, 940-569-0611, as to the S-10 Disc Brake Conversion(s). When we called, you could tell he was very busy, however, he was very helpful.

His statement was-

"We use these conversions all the time on 200 MPH drag race cars, never a problem. You have to have the ball joint turned down" (We are sure he didn't say spindle hole enlarged?).

Anyway, having discussed this with him, and having met and discussed this with a few local "S-10 Enthusists", we really feel that an S-10 conversion would be just fine.

Now if you want/need "NASCAR BRAKES", that's a different subject.

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Count me in as well.

Thanks
George

I saw that a couple of you mentioned some interest in the QA1 coil overs. Global West's price is way too high. I just bought a set of front coil overs, p/n GMP12, rear shocks, p/n TC-1661-P, spanner wrench, and thrust bearings for the coil overs. The coil overs were $439.95. That's by far the best price I was able to find anywhere. But here's the best part. I ordered them from BMR Fabrication in Florida. They were going to have them drop shipped to me. Since I live only 10 miles from QA1 I asked if I could just go there and pick them up. No problemo! So, I didn't pay shipping or tax and paid significantly less than if I had purchased them from QA1 directly!! :D

Count me out... I've decided to wait with the lowers.

I'm possibly in for:

- Upper Tubular A Arm Kit (CNR-40-13D) <$795 Retail>
- Tubular Lower (CNR-42H) <$699 retail>

if the price is right. Any ETA on pricing?

Hello everyone, well things are going slower than I thought they would but hopefully we'll get an answer next week. Just please hang in there. I talked to Doug (Global West) today, he apologized but stated that he had been in some meetings, had a couple of people out and had not had time to finish what he's going to do for us. He said he is going to work on it this weekend. What he does want me to do is to fax him a list of everything were asking for and get it to him next week for some type of feedback. I have printed out everyone's post and emails and most of you have stated what you want. If you can, try and go to the website and write down the part number and what type of vehicle you have. If you can't do this at least email me your type of car, what you want, please be specific and I'll get all this info to him. For the guys that wanted to know about the Superior spindles with the 2" drop, he says that he carries these and does have a kit with the tubular a arms. So everyone, let me know your car type, what you want and if you have any questions let me know because I will be faxing all of this to him next week. If you need time I don't believe it will be a problem, he justs wants an idea of what were looking at. Also on the QA1 coil over shocks, he said he already has a good price, I have found them 30-40 cheaper but he didn't rule them out either. I sure hope this works out for us. Everyone have a good weekend.

'69 El Camino, and we want the 2" Superior Dropped Spindles with the upper/lower control arms.

The shocks would depend on the pricing, however, we need a very stiff shock with as much adjustability as possible, to go as low as possible when we need/want to.

Actually, as we think about it, doesn't QA offer systems specific to different application?

We already have Black Powdercoated 3" lowering coils/stock uppers/lowers, and will offer them for sale once we have the GWs.

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Hello everyone, We should get an answer this week. Keep the wish list coming, remember to state your year and type of car when emailing with exactly what you want. I will update this post later this week when I get an answer. Thanks, Clyde

Originally posted by bddj89:
Hello everyone, We should get an answer this week. Keep the wish list coming, remember to state your year and type of car when emailing with exactly what you want. I will update this post later this week when I get an answer. Thanks, Clyde CLYDE;

You've got mail!

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I plan on getting in on the deal as soon as my refi on my house is complete. I want Part # CTA-42H coil over lowers but am not certain which uppers to use with my OEM spindles. I'm NOT going to go with the TALL spindles. ACES1 (Chuck H.) does not agree with using them for tire wear problems it seems and I agree with his reasoning. I am just wanting to upgrade the suspension for the looks and cool engineering if nothing else~ Besides I already have all NEW front brakes and can't see spending more $$ over what I already have. Anyone know what upper arms I will need to get?? :eek:

I'm NOT going to go with the TALL spindles. ACES1 (Chuck H.) does not agree with using them for tire wear problems it seems and I agree with his reasoning. What tire wear problems? I would think that if you get a good alignment you shouldn't have any unusual wear. I've heard of the bump steer and ackerman problems associated with the tall spindles but not tire wear. Would like to know more.

I'm in. Currently talking with tech at GW about these parts:

Part # CTA-82A ---$599.00 Fully assembled upper control arm with Del-a-lum bushings, billet cross shafts, ball joints, snubbers, and hardware.

Part # CTA-42H fits 1964-72 stock spindles: This kit is for using a coilover shock spring application. Del-a-lum bushings, lower ball joints and snubbers are supplied in a fully assembled control arm. QA-1 coilover shock/spring kits fit directly on with no modifications.
Price ------- $699.99 pr

Part# TBC-4 Your price $325.00. Rear control arms with del-a-lum and spherical bearing

Part# S-62 ---- $134.59 pr. 3/4in drop rear spring

Car came factory with F-41 so whatever keeps me close to this in ride quality and handling is what I'm looking for. I prefer the nose a bit lower than the rear and would like to lower the rear a bit with the 3/4 in drop springs listed above. Don't know what I need to do to the front to keep it lower than the rear with the new springs. If a level stance is more doable thats fine as well..

How does this work? Doug told me after discussing the parts that he would contact you Clyde about possible discounts. Then what! This could get messy..lol

Count me in on this for about 2000 bucks worth... if you're not going to buy for a while. I won't be able to afford it until a little bit after school lets out on april 30th.

Well, I'd be interested in a set of QA1's for my 69 camaro - #TC-1914P fr/TC-1915 rear for $289/pr and the rear shackle kit #103-SH for $192.30. Thanks for driving this.

does GW have a web site I can check out what they have. Im looking at getting a complete rear suspension. Just not shure what yet.

www.globalwest.net (http://www.globalwest.net)

Hello everyone. Talked to Doug at Global West today. I have been emailing him all the information as I receive it. I still have a few people that need to tell me what year and what parts they want. Doug told me he was surprised by the number or parts we inquired about. He said he should have it ready by the middle of next week. He said he is continuing to work on it this weekend. The main reason it's taking so long is that he is going to try and help everyone out. Besides the posts I have received email for tubular arms, bushings, shocks, etc., several items they carry. He's going to try and work out this deal for all of us. I'm really trying to make this deal worthwile. So far, with all the emails I have received were up to $26,000 so hopefully we got their attention. That's not including the last two days emails. He said keep them coming. Bottom line is if it's not a good deal for you you don't have to buy. He did say that on the lower control arms for the QA1 coilovers that he is 40 sets behind. For everyone that wants these arms he said that he will have to put us on an 8 week waiting period before you would get them. I personally don't think anyone will have a problem with that as long as we get a pretty good deal. So guys, keep the parts lists coming, remember to state the year of car and what you need. Please hang in there, we'll get this done. Any questions please email me, thanks, Clyde

Woohoo!! Thanks again Clyde!

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I'd like a price on Rear Upper and Lower tubular control arms for my 66 malibu.

Part# TBC-4

The website isn't clear if this part number is for a full set of uppers and lowers? I'm assuming it is. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Hey, thanks for taking the lead on this Clyde.

Have they mentioned the format of the deal? I mean are they going to give us a certain % off all parts and we can just call them w/ a "secret" group code to get the discount (and pay for them)... or is everything going through you (hopefully not the money - for your sake)... or will each person have to give you their finalized list & you'll tell us the prices particular to our parts. Seems like it could get quite confusing if they make this too complicated. graemlins/clonk.gif

Hopefully, they'll just give us a certain % off & we'll just have to call them w/n a certain timeframe.

--Brian

Hey Brian and everyone else. At first I was told if we bought $2000, we'd get 5% off. For every other $1000 another 5% up to 30%off. Well, that had changed by them. So far, because of the number of parts and there are so many different requests, it is taking him longer. I believe he really wants to work on this. I can't figure out if the $30,000 in parts has anything to do with this. What I plan on doing is having everyone contact them directly. DO NOT DO THIS NOW. DOUG CLEARLY STATED THAT HE DOES NOT WANT A BUNCH OF PHONE CALLS FROM PEOPLE ASKING HIM ABOUT THIS PURCHASE. After he gives us his answer I'll post it on here plus I'll personally email everyone that has either posted here or emailed me. I just hope it's really worth our time. But as for a percentage right now he won't tell me yet. He said he will work on it this weekend and we should have an answer no later than the middle of this week. Anyone you know that might be interested just tell them to contact me with their wish list. Take care everyone and please be patient. Have a great weekend, Clyde graemlins/waving.gif

It would appear that the $30,000.00 figure is probably correct.

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id like a set of upper arms for my 65 wagon. so cont me in. Rob

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Hello everyone, finally got through to Doug this week at Global West. He told me they have had meetings on this issue and they are going to have a Chevelle week or Chevelle month on the web site. They are going to put them on sale on the internet. I'm sorry but he did not give me any idea of what the prices or discounts would be. I have had so many emails and several different type parts that he's trying to put an entire package together. By doing it over the internet you can go directly through them. I have to call him Tuesday and he said he should be able to give me the information of when this will be on the website, so please hang in there, will talk to you all later, thanks, Clyde graemlins/waving.gif

Will Do!

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CLYDE;

(Quote)"They are going to put them on sale on the internet".

We know you said you would talk to him Tuesday, however, we are curious if this will be their website, or are they going the Ebay Auction route?

The reason we ask, is that companies like Greenwood Chevrolet out of Ohio, and others are going the Ebay route.

Whatever the case, some or quite a few of the Team Members may need assistance in purchasing the "Correct" items, otherwise, we may not get what we actually need.

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Keep in touch.

They could also offer a "Discount Coupon" code for checkout I would imagine. It sounds like GW is trying to get out of something they did quite realize they were getting into?

They could also offer a "Discount Coupon" code for checkout I would imagine. It sounds like GW is trying to get out of something they did quite realize they were getting into?

They could also offer a "Discount Coupon" code for checkout I would imagine. It sounds like GW is trying to get out of something they did quite realize they were getting into? My sentiments as well....but we'll use the "innocent until proven guilty" route for now.

Hey everyone, Clyde here, talked to Doug today. Believe it or not we are getting closer. He told me it is going to be an internet deal on their website. Not ebay. He told me he was creating some new files and he has to redo some things on the website and hopes to have them finished over the next couple of days. He told us to hang in there that he is really trying to get this done but that he has been really busy. Let's give them a chance. I just hope after this waiting it's worth our while. I'll post more info Thursday night. I'll call him Thursday afternoon. Take care, Clyde

What all do they have as far as suspension goes?

Hey everyone, Clyde here. I talked to Doug today and he said he is still working on the files and hopes to have the sale posted this weekend. However, don't get to excited. After the original talks I was told that for the first $1000 we would get 5% off on upto 5% more for each $1000 up to 30-40% off. Well after sending them over $35,000 in parts wanted I really thought we'd get a good deal still. He told me today that he is going to sale like a kit with tubular arms, upper and lowers for 10% off. :confused: I really thought they would do better than this. However, when you do break the kits down and price everything that comes with it, it's really not that bad. I'll personally end up saving a couple hundred. He also said brake kits would be 10% off plus there are going to be other items on sale so maybe you can find something you can get at a good price. :confused: I apologize to anyone if I mislead them. I really thought we'd get a better deal than this especially with the original talks we had. Anyhow, I'll still post the info when I find anything out. He said hopefully this weekend. Sorry guys, Clyde :( :mad: :confused: graemlins/angry.gif graemlins/sad.gif graemlins/clonk.gif

Clyde;

Don't worry about this, you're doing the best you can for the Team Members.

If we save 10 percent, that's $$$s.

Our guess is quite a few of the Team Members will now look for alternatives, such as using existing parts, etc., as this can be an expensive proposition, and the thought of 20-30 percent had them really excited.

Oh Well.

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I say, send him a counter offer.....20% discount. Let him know that you don't think the member's orders of $35k will materialize unless we see something closer to 20%.... graemlins/sad.gif

What do you have to loose?....if nothing else, we know we'll at least get the 10%.

Maybe someone needs to become a wholesale distributor for GW and then sell us the parts at a 20% discount. Heck,from W/D pricing to retail is around 100%. Sorry but it's an insult for GW to offer us a 10% discount for $35K in sales.

I would have to agree with Mondo and Clint. I don't think 10% is much of an incentive. 20% would be the minimum or else I will wait and/or go elsewhere.

Originally posted by Clint44:
Maybe someone needs to become a wholesale distributor for GW and then sell us the parts at a 20% discount. Heck,from W/D pricing to retail is around 100%. Sorry but it's an insult for GW to offer us a 10% discount for $35K in sales. Complete agreement here also. Plus we all know how crazy we get once something like this starts, and we pass the $35,000.00 mark like a top fuel dragster.

Just look how many BMR Group Purchases there have been. Three? Four? And "Counting"?

"Maybe, they don't want/need our business?????!!!!!

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You guys should check out the Global West site. They've got their deal posted! 10% off anything order between today and April 15th.

Clyde - thanks for doing this! I'm not sure how many of us will take advantage, but thanks anyways! 10% is better than nothing.

Global West (http://www.globalwest.net/)

Ryan

Looking over GW's site,are their complete tubular a-arms really $1350/pair? Man,that sure seems a little steep.

Ditto that, Clint.

When I posted above (a few weeks ago), I was planning on doing the tall spindle conversion @ the same time, which pretty much requires new upper arms. Since then, I think I've talked myself out of the tall spindle conversion (too many cons) - and the idea of spending $1350 ($1215 really, sale price) for tubular, "normal" arms seems pretty steep! Too steep I'm afraid.

Will 10% even cover the cost of shipping on a large heavy order!!!!

Originally posted by Clint44:
Looking over GW's site,are their complete tubular a-arms really $1350/pair? Man,that sure seems a little steep. Anyone know if the prices were raised 10 percent first, or is this the "True" pricing for the past 4-8 months?

Input Please!?

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Originally posted by '70*Chevelle:
[QB] Ditto that, Clint.
When I posted above (a few weeks ago), I was planning on doing the tall spindle conversion @ the same time, which pretty much requires new upper arms. Since then, I think I've talked myself out of the tall spindle conversion (too many cons) - and the idea of spending $1350 ($1215 really, sale price) for tubular, "normal" arms seems pretty steep! Too steep I'm afraid.
Unfortunately,that's kinda my thinking,too. Looks like I'm going to have to find other a-arm options for my 69 El Camino g-machine.

I was hoping to get in on a GOOD deal with GW, but at 10% off it isn't really a deal at all. Sounds more like they are trying to cash-in on the Income Tax Refunds people are getting to me... Plus I only wanted arms for a stock spindle and the ones they make are not built to the same standard that the Gen II arms are... They look kinda "cheap" and not worth the $$ even with a supposed discount. I say we all look for someone else to make what we want and need and snub our collective noses at them till they make it worth the 35K we were going to spend with them. Someone at GW must be trying to live high on the hog at our expense. Sorry to those that have bought from them already. I'm not trying to bash the product, just the management and overly high prices. graemlins/angry.gif

Hey everyone, Clyde here. I have to agree, the prices are correct. They haven't raised them. Break down the prices piece by piece and the arms don't seem that high. However, if you talk to Doug (the owner) he said that in their first meeting they were like "why would they even want to put them on sale when they can't keep them on the shelf." He actually seems like a nice guy but hell!!! I can also when I'm pulling that kind of loot in. He also told me that the Hotchkis arms are actually 1 1/2 shorter. As far as the bumpsteer issues he said his arms correct all of that. I have talked to some people that have had the Hotchkis and then went to Global West and they liked them much better. Believe me, I'm not trying to sale or push their product because I really feel they could have done better than this. I asked about the 15-20% off and they said they couldn't do it. Sorry everyone, I guess it's one of those deals that if you want it bad enough you'll buy. Although it's hard to come up with that amount of money within a couple of weeks for most people, including myself. I'm going to call them Monday and see what it takes to become a distributor. I'll let you all know what they say. I'll post Tuesday afternoon what I find out, take care, Clyde

CKYDE;

They will require a "Store Front" type of business, otherwise, any of us could become a distributor.

Because we have been in the collectible field for over 15 years, have had a FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER for over 20 years, a CALIFORNIA RESALE TAX NUMBER for over 15 years, and a NEVADA RESALE TAX NUMBER for over 10 years, and sell most of our items on Ebay, we still wouldn't qualify as a "Distributor".

Any Team Member have a friend or relative who wants to get into this business?

Actually, Clint may want to chime in (Maybe Not?), as he has a friend in Texas who "Recommends" the S-10 Disc Brake Conversions.

Clint, might he be interested?

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I'll be going over to Ken Walker's shop in the next couple of days and will bring the matter up with him. I might even talk to GW about becoming a Wholesale/Distributor if my shop,H&H Custom, will meet their requirements.

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CLINT:

Ken seemed adamant about the S-10 Disc Brake Conversions he is doing.

Any possibility he might give us some direction/instructions/insight into why this is/may be a great conversion? He feels they are "Great Stoppers".

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Well, I'm not going to turn my nose up at 10%. I had already put an order in for their tubular lower A-arms and was wondering if I'd be able to take advantage of the group buy since they had already charged my credit card. I called GW this morning to ask for the 10% and low and behold, they gave it to me!! I just made it under the wire too because they said my arms were shipping out today. Many thanks Clyde for setting this up!! graemlins/thumbsup.gif

S-10 and the 78 and newer A/G body brakes are the same. Nice to hear someone is using them and likes the stopping power.

4/8 @ 16:30

From Doug on my parts request

Part #'s

#cta 82 A
#cta 42H with stiffer spring rates
#tbc 4
#s62
#rear shocks QA1
#sb 709 front sway bar
$2606.00-saved $300
Shipping-- $ 90

10 percent discount more or less

Anyone check the Summit Site to see if their prices match with Global West retail prices?

Might be that with a Summit Discount Code (?) it would be even lower.

Maybe? Maybe Not?

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Guys,

I found a substitute for tall spindles. Dr. Gas has a product called "spindle Extender." It costs $179.95 and it bolts on the the stock spindle. You can get information at:
Spindle Extender (http://www.drgas.com/promotor/spindleex.html)

It is an inexpensive way to get better handling without the expense of Global West parts. The only drawback of the spindle extender is that you are still limited to the 11" GM brakes.

Theo.

FYI - I bought the GW uppers from National Parts Depot about 2 yrs ago. Their cost was almost $100 less than GW's direct. It may pay to check with them.

NPD only offers for tall spindle conversion.

Originally posted by Clint44:
I'll be going over to Ken Walker's shop in the next couple of days and will bring the matter up with him. I might even talk to GW about becoming a Wholesale/Distributor if my shop,H&H Custom, will meet their requirements. CLINT;

Anything new about GW Whlse/Dist?

As to Ken's use of S-10 Spindle/Brake conversions, has he ever taken any pics that we can possibly look at?

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Team Members/Guys And Gals;

Did the GW Group Purchase really die a "Horrible Death", Or ?????

Too Bad, We Team Members Really Did Have Alot To Offer Them.

LIKE "OUR HARD EARNED $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$sssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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Sorry but I haven't had the time to discuss the GW deal with Ken. Will try to do so,soon.
Ken really doesn't have much experience with mondo brake systems like I have. The S10 conversion is ok for a street/strip car but inadequate for much more than that.
FWIW,I'm probably going to buy my tubular A-arms from Fatman Fabrications. A full set costs $795 compared to GW units at around $1500. The Fatman and GW units are both available with coilovers for an additional $400-500. I'm going to use conventional coil springs on the front with weight jacks for some ride height adjustment.

Originally posted by Clint44:
Sorry but I haven't had the time to discuss the GW deal with Ken. Will try to do so,soon.
Ken really doesn't have much experience with mondo brake systems like I have. The S10 conversion is ok for a street/strip car but inadequate for much more than that.
FWIW,I'm probably going to buy my tubular A-arms from Fatman Fabrications. A full set costs $795 compared to GW units at around $1500. The Fatman and GW units are both available with coilovers for an additional $400-500. I'm going to use conventional coil springs on the front with weight jacks for some ride height adjustment. CLINT;

We were surprised at how much difference there is in the looks between GW and Hotchkis. The GW units in the pictures we saw were much "Beefier".

Are the Fatman Fabs similar to either one of them in construction or ?. Guess we should find their website and see if they show some pics.

We were leaning towards the S-10 type of conversion, as we have the Superior Spindles that we purchased from a local Chevelle enthusist a couple of months ago (They are stamped Superior Spindles/S-10/L&R). They are "BUILT!" Maybe a combination of tubular arms from (?), and the S-10 spindles will be our final choice (?).

What we haven't seen is a final total of Team Chevelle Members who actually participated in the GW Group Purchase. Maybe those who did participate will chime in?

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I purchased their second design lower control arms (rear) and rear springs. Saved 10%. I was told I have one of the first sets of the new lower controls arms. smile.gif smile.gif

Originally posted by DK:
I purchased their second design lower control arms (rear) and rear springs. Saved 10%. I was told I have one of the first sets of the new lower controls arms. smile.gif smile.gif How about some pics before you install them?

Then some pics after installation?

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I can take a picture of them later this week. I will have to borrow a digital camera from work. I will not be able to take a picture of them off of the car. They are already mounted.

Ok,guys. I just talked to Global West about getting set-up as a dealer for their tubular a-arms. If I buy $4K worth of these,I can offer a 20 percent discount and have them drop-shipped directly to the customer. Delivery time would be 2-3 weeks from order. If you are seriously interested,please drop me a line.

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A-arms only? No lower rear control arms? :confused:

Originally posted by Clint44:
Ok,guys. I just talked to Global West about getting set-up as a dealer for their tubular a-arms. If I buy $4K worth of these,I can offer a 20 percent discount and have them drop-shipped directly to the customer. Delivery time would be 2-3 weeks from order. If you are seriously interested,please drop me a line. CLINT;

We would be looking only for front uppers/lowers, and guess they may vary in part numbers depending on which spindles we used (?) We definitely need the 2" dropped spindle for our application.

Don't know if they offer a better price on coil-over shocks that Summit/Jegs/Etc. (?).

If you need, we can go to their website and get the part numbers, or call them direct (?)

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Originally posted by DK:
I purchased their second design lower control arms (rear) and rear springs. Saved 10%. I was told I have one of the first sets of the new lower controls arms. smile.gif smile.gif Just curious, what did they change on the new ones? I'm very interested. I currently have their TBC-4 rears (spherical bearing / Del-a-lum).

Troy

This GP will encompass about everything GW sells. My suggestion would be to go GW's website,figure out what you need via part number(s),and email me.
Some items like the QA1 coilovers will not qualify for the GP but I'm sure we can get them somewhere else for less money. Payment will be made to my shop,H&H Custom,via bank check,postal money order,or electronic draft. No Paypal or credit cards. I will take care of the orders as GW doesn't want to deal with a bunch of people calling them. This thing will work but you have to know what you want before ordering.
I will be glad to give you my phone number if you want to call. Thanks.

Clint,

Why no Credit cards??? :eek:

Because I got tired of paying the credit card companies four percent of every transaction.
A lot of shops have quit accepting credit cards for that reason.
Are you seriously interested in getting in on the GP?

I'm in for some lower rear control arms if there's a 20% discount:
Part# TBC-4

I'll e-mail you directly as well so you can get me a total price.

It maybe helpful to start a new thread and get a fresh list started...

Thanks.

couple of questions ..... whats the dead line for ordering this GP ? you want us all to pull our part numbers & email em to you ? discount is 20%? & whats shipping ?? I'm in CA so's global west .. does that mean I need to pay tax ?? thanks Mark

Originally posted by Mondo454:
[QB] I'm in for some lower rear control arms if there's a 20% discount:
Part# TBC-4
I'll e-mail you directly as well so you can get me a total price.
It maybe helpful to start a new thread and get a fresh list started...
Thanks.
Thank you,Armando. As I mentioned to you in my email,the retail price for that part number is $325. With 20% discount,your GP price will be $260 + freight. I'm hoping GW will ship our orders,freight-collect. Otherwise,they will have to figure out the freight cost for each order and have me collect it before shipment. My preference is the first way but I will talk to my sales rep at GW tomorrow and get back to everybody.
Your idea of a new thread is sound. Will do.

Originally posted by 68KMENO:
[QB] couple of questions ..... whats the dead line for ordering this GP ? you want us all to pull our part numbers & email em to you ? discount is 20%? & whats shipping ?? I'm in CA so's global west .. does that mean I need to pay tax ?? thanks Mark
There's really no deadline but most of us need the parts relatively soon for our projects. Once we top the $4K with our initial order,I'll probably be able to sell GW at the 20% discount level for the rest of the year.
As mentioned earlier,put together your order with GW part numbers,email it to me,and I'll email back your costs. Please read the above post about freight. Your question about CA sales tax is a good one,Mark. That issue will also be addressed when I speak with them,tomorrow.

For more info,please access the new Global West GP thread.