MarcDeSoto Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 Two or three years ago, I saw a TV show that briefly covered a Texas old car parts dealer who had been in business for I forget how many decades. I would like to find out the name of this business. The show mentioned the name, but I have forgotten. One thing the show emphasized is that this old car parts dealer was a bit old fashioned like the parts he sells. Namely, he doesn't have a web site and doesn't do emails. To do business with him, you either have to go there or phone him. On this show, it showed him answering the phone with buyer asking a question like, "Do you have a steering gear for a 1915 Maxwell?" and he would reply "Oh yes we still have a few of those." Then it showed him giving the reporter a tour with him saying things like "That warehouse is all Ford parts going back to 1903, and that warehouse is all Chrysler." I seem to also remember that it wasn't in one of the huge Texas cities like Dallas or Houston. Does anyone know this business? Quote
Don Coatney Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 Found this after 2 minutes of googling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VadAcb94GZE 2 Quote
MarcDeSoto Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Wow, Don you got that fast and yes that's the show I saw. Has anyone done any business with Antique Auto of Arlington TX? And now they have a website, but you still can't do email. http://antiqueautosupply.com/ Edited January 8, 2015 by MarcDeSoto Quote
40plyrod Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 Wow, neat story! Wouldn't it be cool to spend a day, or 2 or 10, looking through all of his inventory. Quote
austinsailor Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 I've called for a number of things but, just my luck, they had none. Quote
AlDeBear Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 I understand Antique Auto Supply in Arlington,TX has been sold from this; http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154935&highlight=Antique+Auto+Supply Heard many good comments about the business. Quote
timkingsbury Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 we maybe talking two different spots.. If it is the place in Don's you tube find, here are their details, website and email address Antique Auto Supply, Arlington, TX. (817) 275-2381 http://antiqueautosupply.com/ antiqueautosupply@yahoo.com I see the reference to a sale to McDonalds.. http://www.mcdonaldparts.com/ I believe they are strictly ford, Lincoln and mercury parts guys. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 Mr Stacy Brown told me he has had some health problems over the last two or three years.....therefore he sold the place to some younger guys. He says they prefer to sell things on line.....but I think they will still sell over the counter, too. Stacy said he kept a certain amount of parts as his personal stash to take to swap meets - and however else he wants to sell them. I spoke with him at the Springfield, MO swap meet this past August. I don't know what all brands of cars they have parts for. I had asked them in the past for a couple of hard to find Plymouth items, and never received a call back. So I assume they did not have them. Quote
Frank Elder Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 Letter writing is a lost art, almost doomed to extinction.....getting someone to use a phone..as a phone, and not texting, simply having the courtesy to return a call is a lost cause. Quote
Don Coatney Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 I do not text. I do not know how to text and I do not want to learn how. When I walk I look where I am going and not at the screen on my phone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl0JojWH1rQ Quote
captden29 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 wildcat motors are very nice people. they will call you back if they have a part or if they do not.they did not have my part but suggested to call back as inventory changes. I need a pump motor for the convertible top on a 54 Chrysler. hard part to find so far. capt den Quote
captden29 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 McDonald auto parts only bought ford Lincoln mercury parts from stacy. capt den Quote
hkestes41 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 I have purchased an OD Solenoids from Antique Auto in Arilington. Got to take a walk back through the warehouse to get to the box that had about 25 solenoids in it. Quite a collection of everything from rubber parts to fenders, bumpers etc. Found a couple of solenoids we thought woud work and he let me take three home for the price of one, "just bring back the ones that you don't use." Was pretty reasonable on pricing as well. Quote
captden29 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 does anyone know the email for the Chrysler parts guy in turkey? I bought some parts from him on ebay. do not see him now. capt den Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 Hi Kirk.........I figured you had probably been there. At least at one time Stacy had a windshield wiper motor for a P15 convertible (different from closed cars).....I should have probably bought it for a spare but hated to pay $150 for something to sit on a shelf. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Capt Den..........is that moparkenan? Don't think I have an email for him. ****Looked him up on eBay........he is still selling........here is a link to one of his ads.......you can contact him thru "ask seller a question" process. http://www.ebay.com/itm/new-52-53-54-55-56-57-58-59-60-61-62-63-plymouth-dodge-desoto-timing-chain-/221656508818?hash=item339bc1e992 Hope this helps. Edited January 8, 2015 by BobT-47P15 Quote
captden29 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 thanks Bob. I will contact him. I believe there was a factory or dealerships there at one time. that is why he has parts. capt den Quote
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