[bigblockshock]

Hey I am just about ready to pay more than average for what possibly, might be the best restoration parts on the market (as claimed by OPGI ). So far I have pretty much built my 1968 chevelle SS from the inventory of Ausley's . Not to happy with the fitment of alot of items I purchased. Are OPGI's parts better in fitment and quality?????

 

[von]

I would highly doubt it. But the parts are probably in stock at Ausleys and great customer service. Nuff said.

 

[czeto]

OPGI does have some parts made for them but I bet they sell them to all the other distributors also. I have never ordered from OPGI without something being backordered.

 

[Johnny]

Not much to consider in my opinion. If your not happy with Ausleys parts then give OPGI a try. I have never bought from OPGI but then I have never had issues on parts that I got from Ausleys either.

 

[keithb]

they all come from the same suppliers

 

[john5469]

I have parts from both and they are great. Opgi had a quality piece I haven't seen anywhere else. A heavier gauge built in USA rear window to trunk panel http://www.opgi.com/p/steel-body-panels/10731/26/M240039.html

 

[Ethan1]

I would highly doubt it. But the parts are probably in stock at Ausleys and great customer service. Nuff said.

What Von said.:yes:

 

[Dave Birdwell]

Better than either one, get your stuff from NPD. The fitment, as mentioned above, is average at best from ANY supplier, but from what I've found, NPD has the best inventory. I've never heard much good about OPG's customer service or inventory......

 

[skryla]

I'd go with Hinshaws! He IS customer service!

 

[Ethan1]

I'd go with Hinshaws! He IS customer service!

Another great vendor to deal with!:yes:

 

[Les Saville]

I would like to see a section here on TC where we could list the best quality part overall and the vendor. I have purchased some repro parts that actually were correct, but returned many that weren't.

Do we need to start a Blog. I wouldn't want to bash the vendors on price or service, I just want a list of the best part available as sometimes there are more than one manufacturer of these parts.:thumbsup:

 

[bigblockshock]

I will agree that the customer service so far has been outstanding with Ausley and I have bought from them quite a bit all my sheetmetal,intrerior, wasn't so bad however my gingerbread stuff (trim) isnt fitting so well..

 

[bigblockshock]

and John I guess thats more so what I would be interested in, is a company that is dealing with suppliers that are dealing with as many USA products that are on the market. Only if they would catch on a little quicker... THe more new parts I put on my Chevy the closer it is to a Honda...

 

[Robinls5]

To me customer service is, You are looking for a part-New / Used ???
The phone rings two weeks later and James Hinshaw:yes: says I found you a real nice used one. I will mail it tomorrow. Can you guess where I buy parts from?
Bob

 

[The Old Reliable]

Lots of Choices

Ausley's

Eckler's

NPD

Ground Up

Bob's Chevelle Parts

Year One

OPGI


Used them all and have all their current 2011 catalogs.

Some have parts that others do not, and/or the same item is less than it may be at another. All their variations makes for no "one best".

Helps to know and deal with them all. Keeps them competitve + plus comparison shopping really helps. Each also has special sales at times.


:beers:

 

[bigblockshock]

sounds good to me, thanks

 

[hwysong1]

To chime in, I'm working on a 67 convertible and have ordered parts from Ausleys, OPG, NPD and Big Tony's. By far the best customer service was from Big Tony's, second would be NPD as they just simply have a biger inventory. I thought that OPG parts were a bit higher priced as like to shop around. I live in NC and have the chance to go to Both Ausley's and Big Tony's to meet them and pick up parts. I can say that all the guys at Big Tony.s were A-body owners and that made me feel better about asking questions about parts or fitment.

 

[Dave Birdwell]

I would like to see a section here on TC where we could list the best quality part overall and the vendor. I have purchased some repro parts that actually were correct, but returned many that weren't.

Do we need to start a Blog. I wouldn't want to bash the vendors on price or service, I just want a list of the best part available as sometimes there are more than one manufacturer of these parts.:thumbsup:

http://www.chevelles.com/reviews/ Here ya go, Les. If more people knew it was here, maybe there would be a comprehensive list of stuff that actually fit. :thumbsup:

 

[Les Saville]

http://www.chevelles.com/reviews/ Here ya go, Les. If more people knew it was here, maybe there would be a comprehensive list of stuff that actually fit. :thumbsup:

Thanks Dave, I actually never gave that area a look but it could be a great help to everyone if we used it, I'm going to put my information on it soon. :thumbsup:

 

[redrocket1953]

Classic Muscle has been good for me.