Mid Fifty
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,874
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From: Central Michigan
That is a bummer, but I am not surprised, Last couple times I tried to use them they didn't have what I needed in stock. But yes, their catalogs were educational. Lots of times you could learn how something was sposta fit by using descriptions from their catalog, even when the service manual didn't have instructions... Well if they have the upside down seals for the running boards I've been looking at I'm gonna order them...
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: AKRON ohio
It's not surprising, the decline has been noticed for the last several years especially at the supernats and grand national shows. They used to be the foundation of the Super Nationals for many years going back into the 90s
FTE Legend
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: northwestern Ontario
Was always UPS and their shipping rates are nuts coming into Canada
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 4,963
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From: East KY
Classic Haulers was acquired by Mid-Fifty (her sister) several years ago, and everything went under the Mid-Fifty brand.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,832
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From: Mason City, Iowa
I was just looking through all the items that was listed as on sale with the link BJ provided. Not really much for 53 thru 56 trucks. Who knows, maybe my phone didn't load it all. Or maybe they will discount more things in the future. But there are many things for 48-52's and even parts for 57 and up trucks, which I didn't know they were selling parts for 57's +.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2021
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I was just looking through all the items that was listed as on sale with the link BJ provided. Not really much for 53 thru 56 trucks. Who knows, maybe my phone didn't load it all. Or maybe they will discount more things in the future. But there are many things for 48-52's and even parts for 57 and up trucks, which I didn't know they were selling parts for 57's +.
They also had several parts for 67-72 Fords.
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,486
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From: Bakersfield, CA
You northerners really get the shaft on shipping. And seeing how 99% of hot rodding stuff comes from the states.....I just don't know how non americans keep up with american hot rodding hobbies. Gotta make sure all them fenders and weatherstripping don't have drugs and bombs.......
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: clinton,tn
Like others I also have used them over the 20 or so years for many parts but last year when I was finishing my truck they didn't have too much I needed so I went to another vender and got what I needed. Sad to see them close
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Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Brentwood, TN
Handwriting was on the wall for some time now. You really have to have a passion for what you are doing to make a small business thrive...Sy had it and Diane as well but the next gen not so much. They had a great run and I thank them for doing what they did for so many years.
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Bakersfield, CA
Handwriting was on the wall for some time now. You really have to have a passion for what you are doing to make a small business thrive...Sy had it and Diane as well but the next gen not so much. They had a great run and I thank them for doing what they did for so many years.
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,759
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From: Elk River, MN
I have used them many times over the years. Always with fairly good luck, but have had to return some items. When I visited their Golden Valley, AZ shop last, they had a large fenced back lot with a lot of 53--56 F100 scrap and used parts that would be worth looking over for collectors of recyclable F100 parts..
Lead Driver
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From: AKRON ohio
there is a lot involved. There us no such thing as free shipping When they offer free shipping it's just absorbed somewhere else.
