Heard today that they closed the GA location end of Nov.
Interesting.
I know some are not fans but for some who live in GA it was convenient when you need a part quick.
Yes. I called the GA number for some info and got directed to the CT location. The Associate at the CT location told me so.
Chris Hoverman is the owner of Mustangs Unlimited and is a very very longtime SAAC member - He is on the boards here so perhaps he can update us all as to what is going on? The facility he owns in GA is huge and my guys at my dealership will miss the convenience of his automobile parts company being less then 10 miles away - SGB
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Has to be getting to be a tough market now days. :-[
Well, I had a couple experiences that weren't positive. NPD never back orders anything and any issues are rectified without delay. I still hate to see any company that supports our cars fail.
-Keith
+1
Being in GA MU was usually my go to and I've always had good experiences
It was nice knowing if I ordered a part it was going to arrive next day most
of the times.
I grew up in NY so they were convenient to me then also
I wonder if they kept shipping from GA till parts were depleted.
I was told they closed the doors end of Nov
I was overall more concerned about our hobby and concerned
a big long time distributor closed one of their 2 locations
Quote from: stangman39 on December 07, 2018, 09:45:55 PM
Being in GA MU was usually my go to and I've always had good experiences
It was nice knowing if I ordered a part it was going to arrive next day most
of the times.
I grew up in NY so they were convenient to me then also
I wonder if they kept shipping from GA till parts were depleted.
I was told they closed the doors end of Nov
I was overall more concerned about our hobby and concerned
a big long time distributor closed one of their 2 locations
The story line for our hobby is already written, there's no chnaging that now. Just riding it out. People/society/government have determined the course, no turning back.
Well the model T guys said the same thing, so did the model A crowd, the 50s hot rodders and now us ... The beat goes on! :)
Quote from: 427heaven on December 07, 2018, 10:14:16 PM
Well the model T guys said the same thing, so did the model A crowd, the 50s hot rodders and now us ... The beat goes on! :)
But those had a continuing car culture to support them.
That isn't going to happen this time.
Quote from: 2112 on December 08, 2018, 01:02:40 AM
Quote from: 427heaven on December 07, 2018, 10:14:16 PM
Well the model T guys said the same thing, so did the model A crowd, the 50s hot rodders and now us ... The beat goes on! :)
But those had a continuing car culture to support them.
That isn't going to happen this time.
Good point. As someone that's worked in both manufacture and import of aftermarket components, it's a whore's market. Buyers largely buy by price irrespective of quality and service. Worse, once a manufacturer invests huge sums to engineer and manufacture a quality product, and sales take off, bottom feeding competitors will dilute the market with inferior clone parts. Want an example? Ask to tour the engineering and quality assurance departments of popular suppliers.
Can someone tell me how to contact Chris Hoverman
CJ Pony Parts started charging for shipping. Minimum charge gets you 8 business day delivery.
Quote from: Bigblock on December 10, 2018, 10:55:02 AM
CJ Pony Parts started charging for shipping. Minimum charge gets you 8 business day delivery.
I ordered stuff this morning..... Anything over 49.00FREE SHIPPING usually 2-3 days is the norm. Great service, nice parts, new warehouse in Las Vegas for the left coasters. :)
I only use CJ if I need something the next day, they are only 2 hours away and package usually arrives next day. The vast majority of the time I use Virginia Mustang. Brant's prices are generally 10-20% cheaper! And the staff is very helpful.
Quote from: KR Convertible on December 10, 2018, 02:40:23 PM
I only use CJ if I need something the next day, they are only 2 hours away and package usually arrives next day. The vast majority of the time I use Virginia Mustang. Brant's prices are generally 10-20% cheaper! And the staff is very helpful.
I am constantly having to point out mistakes or items of inferior quality that people have gotten from CJ. I will say that their advertising they use to get people to buy is effective . I know that they are just trying to do business but it has gotten to a point where when I hear their name I experience frustration and anger as a result of the issues caused when enthusiast's buy from them. I know in some cases it is the buyer that is as much at fault as well as the seller.
Quote from: 427heaven on December 07, 2018, 10:14:16 PM
Well the model T guys said the same thing, so did the model A crowd, the 50s hot rodders and now us ... The beat goes on! :)
+1
There seem to be more tv shows related to car culture than ever before. If Car culture is dying I'd say then why are so many people willing to drop $xxx,xxx.oo on a car,....whether it be a new Maserati or a vintage muscle car.
And,...
If you bought a 65-68 Shelby or FGT or 911 1/2 dozen years ago I bet ur doing ok on it.
You're right Bob. I should have mentioned the quality of the parts too. Gotta compare apples to apples.
Most everyone I know in the automotive world is staying busy- Restoration shops, engine builders, Mustang parts houses, paint shops, upholstery places. If it is priced fairly and has good quality, they will be standing in line to turn over their hard earned dollars. People love this SH.. Anyone go to INDY or SEMA? There is no slowing down,unless a tariff or worse is implemented, time will tell !
It's all fun until gasoline gets banned. I hope I'm six feet under by then.
Aston Martin recently announced they're going to begin offering electric motor conversions for vintage Astons. I don't think 007 would like that. The cat-and-mouse pursuit of the Mustang along the Furka Pass just wouldn't be the same with no engine sound.
Quote from: 427heaven on December 10, 2018, 09:26:25 PM
There is no slowing down,unless a tariff or worse is implemented, time will tell !
Think Carbon tax. Our governor would love nothing more than $15/gallon gas.
I don't think he is the only one.
Can you say France with guns?
I'm still curious why MU closed their GA location.
I'm having a 67 FB worked on and the restorer sent me a text yesterday and said he'd go to MU for me to get full Dynacorn quarters to save me some truck freight shipping.
I told him it's a long trip to CT!
Quote from: stangman39 on December 11, 2018, 08:07:15 AM
I'm still curious why MU closed their GA location.
I'm having a 67 FB worked on and the restorer sent me a text yesterday and said he'd go to MU for me to get full Dynacorn quarters to save me some truck freight shipping.
I told him it's a long trip to CT!
There are too many fish swimming in a little fish bowl, these vendors buy basically from the same manufactures. If you offer up free shipping like CJ PONY people love that. Its like Home Depot how can you compete with that... You cant. That's why many of the smaller businesses must close. Same products, better prices, free shipping= more happiness when driving our cars. I personally love supporting the local little guy, but they cant compete with the big guys. Free shipping is like Christmas year round. :)
MU has offered free shipping for a long time. Were/are they considered little?
I will say in CJ's defense they leave every review up, even the one stars. It is helpful to see feedback from others and know the disasters to avoid. On MU, every part with a review somehow has one review only, from the last 1-2yrs and only non-specific praise that tells you nothing, like "looks great on my car" or "helps me be safer" for a rear view mirror. Yes, CJ repros are cheaper stuff and I can't imagine many parts are bought from this group. I mostly use them for small driveline and suspension mods for my 2015.
That being said, I appreciate MU, their good customer service and hope they continue in business for a long time.
Over the last 40+ years I have had the opportunity to purchase products from most all Mustang-Shelby related vendors in America. Its not some dirty little secret that we purchase products from lets say Brandas- CJ Pony and a host of others. If they treat you well and have what you need you continue to use their services. I wasn't implying they were small fish just that others like Perogies, Carls, or some of the smaller companies have kept their doors open by offering products that you just cant get anywhere else. For the rest of the components everyone is selling the same stuff so we return time after time because we like their way of doing business, and that is different for each person building a car. If said companies are not selling enough product, it is not good business sense to keep the doors open on a building that is not sustaining itself.
Quote from: Coralsnake on December 11, 2018, 07:12:07 AM
Can you say France with guns?
Yup, even in France they are getting fed up with the Government money grab. I read today that it is proposed (in France) that they need to get gas up to $49/gallon by 2030 to pay for Climate Change correction measures.
With fewer cars each year in Western Civilization I think gasoline might just stay right at this level adjusted for inflation.
Climate control /etc another issue but I still think it will hold here in USA in the $3-$5 range long term.
........or will I be the only guy with the Red Barchetta?..