I don't know why the bearings are so expensive, but I was working on a
friend's model A. The local supplier was out of the parts, and they were
needed fast. We had the part number off the old bearing, and from a new
example. The local bearing company had to special order them, but they came
in the next day. They were only a few bucks cheaper than the model A parts
supplier (only about a $10 part). I've had good luck finding many parts at
the FLAPS. So.... Anybody know why the bearings are so #$#@ing expensive?
----- Original Message -----
From: Hanlon, Bill <Bill.Hanlon@COMPAQ.com>
To: 'A.B.' <bigfred@unm.edu>; New Mexico Jim <ADvent@thuntek.net>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 2:04 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] And you wonder why I want an IFS?
> Heavy Chevy is one supplier that does it's best to keep
> you from knowing the original part number. That is where
> I got the brake parts referred to below. They did the same
> thing with the coolant temp gauge sending unit I bought
> from them last week. The box looked brand new and was
> from Delco, but had the part number cut off the side.
>
> I keep the box ends from ALL parts I buy for my truck in
> a folder for future reference. This dramatically cuts down
> on search time at FLAPS the next time I need a replacement
> part of the same type. The computers seldom have listings
> for a 57 GMC, however if you walk in with a manufacturer's
> name and part number for common parts such as electrical,
> brake, bearings, gaskets, etc. FLAPS can often cross
> reference to something they carry.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A.B. [mailto:bigfred@unm.edu]
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 3:27 PM
> To: New Mexico Jim
> Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] And you wonder why I want an IFS?
>
>
>
> Wow, I have never ordered one of these conversion things, but I can't
> believe they would hide the part #'s from you. What happens when your
> stuff wears out? Guess they want you to wait 5days for them to send you
> the parts. I'm curious what places are doing this?
> -alfie
>
>
>
> On Mon, 24 Jul 2000, New Mexico Jim wrote:
>
> > They tear the part number off so you can't tell without some legwork
that
> you
> > got ripped off. Its hard for them to do anything with the numbers
stamped
> on the
> > bearing. If there is no number on the part then you can be sure you are
> getting
> > an "el cheapo" from China or someplace and who wants that on their
trucks?
> And
> > if there is no number, how can you be sure it is correct? The only way
is
> with a
> > caliper and who wants to do that? Not me. Nothing beats American made
> bearing
> > for longevity and safety.
> >
> >
> > > I have the part numbers that were stamped on the bearings at home.
> > > I'll look them up tonight and send the numbers tomorrow.
> > >
> > > Like many other parts that our oletruck specific parts suppliers
> > > sell, the end flap of the box had been disfigured so we cannot
> > > go to FLAPS to get replacements.
> > >
> > > I don't mind them getting their percentage, but I am afraid that I
> > > when the new part needs replacement they will no longer carry it
> > > or they will no longer be in business and then I'll have a hard time
> > > trying to find a replacement.
> > >
> > > I recently put disk brakes on the front of my 57 GMC and either the
> > > brake kit supplier or the vendor had removed the part numbers from
> > > the boxes of the bearings, hoses and master cylinder.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: New Mexico Jim [mailto:ADvent@thuntek.net]
> > > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 1:34 PM
> > > Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] And you wonder why I want an IFS?
> > >
> > > do you have the bearing part numbers thats stamped on the bearings?
are
> the
> > > timkens?
> > >
> > > "Hanlon, Bill" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I paid a little more than that for roller bearings, which
> > > > should last a lot longer.
> > > >
> > > > Sounds like it is time for kingpins and bushings.
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: A.B. [mailto:bigfred@unm.edu]
> > > > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 10:23 AM
> > > > To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > > > Subject: [oletrucks] And you wonder why I want an IFS?
> > > >
> > > > hehe, just joking, but I pulled off my front drums and the passenger
> side
> > > > bearings were hosed. Broken, with metal all over. Well, no big
deal,
> I
> > > > will just call Auto Zone and pick up some new ones for $10. hehe,
> can't
> > > > find the bearings there, so I call Napa, yup they got them... FOR
> $100!!
> > > > What? inside bearing was $39!! outside bearing was $49!! seal was
$10.
> Oh
> > > > well, I bite the bullet and pull out the plastic, relace the
bearings.
> My
> > > > truck now rides much better. But....
> > > > While I had the truck up, I grabbed hold of the wheel and was able
to
> > > > rock it up and down. Upon inspection, the entire spindle assembley
> was
> > > > rocking on the king pin. Does this mean my king pins are shot?
> > > > -alfie
> > > >
> > > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> 1959
> > > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> 1959
> > >
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
1959
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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