Hey everybody!
Modified/reposted this from the other site because I think it's important and I've learned SO MUCH from both sites. And Facebook is a horrible way to archive this knowledge.
Also, sorry if this belongs in a different forum section, but it would be great if everyone posted their go-to vendors for specific stuff, outside of the BJ's / TGW / Bulltear spots we all know about. Bonus points for naming the part they helped you get.
It's easy to make a post when we have a bad experience with a vendor, and I guess it balances out the bad time you had with them. But posting awesome experiences with great vendors for weird stuff I think will help everyone more, and help these vendors stay in business.
Inspiration for this thread
I know it's come up a few times on different harness / wiring threads I've read, particularly around bulkhead & and fuse block connectors - what are the connectors called and where do you get them?!?!
When I did my engine harness, I did a bunch of searching to find out they're Packard 56 terminals, and then went to NAPA / AZ / Oreilly's and they didn't know what I was talking about. Wound up finding an old school shop here in Portland who had half a box he sold me a few out of for $3 a terminal, which was worth it at that minute.
So, I'll kick it off:
Electrical
Had an absolutely delightful experience with these guys - they have PakCon, Fuse Terminals, Packard connectors. Ordered on Sunday, was in the mail Monday morning, I got it Wednesday.
Repair Connector:
http://repairconnector.com
Interior:
Original Auto:
Tons of the original corduroy seat insert fabric, got a bunch of yards for a reasonable price, talked to the guy on the phone, super helpful and emailed me swatch photos to choose from:
https://originalauto.com/
Oregon Leather:
After looking at hundreds of swatch samples to match the nutmeg color, the closest I got was these guys, went down there, he came out to my truck, thought about it for a day and called me back. The result is I have the closest match to Nutmeg leather I can find. Different finish, more supple and different (better IMO) grain. In case you're wondering, the hide is called Doral Oak Tan.
http://oregonleatherco.com/
Who are your guys for stuff?