Re: [T3] new parts source??

[BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/20/04 4:03:04 PM Central Standard Time, 
jadney@vwtype3.org writes:

<< > On Fri, 2004-02-20 at 15:13, Jim Adney wrote:
 > > On 20 Feb 2004 at 15:05, Russ Wolfe wrote:
 > > 
 > > > Does anyone know anything about this outfit?? Just ran across them. I
 > > > did order one of their catalogs.
 > > > 
 > > > http://partsplaceinc.com/
 
 > > I'm confused. Didn't we just have a thread on the place that bought out 
RMMW? 
 > > Wasn't this the place? If not, what place was THAT?
 > > 
 > That was Mid America Direct that bought RMMW. And they only do Type 1
 > stuff on their web sight. http://madirect.com or http://800luvbug.com
 > The Real source is also a name they use.
 
 I guess I'm getting The Real Source and Parts Place mixed up. I THINK I've 
seen 
 both catalogs and that they have a similar look, but I'm not all all sure 
 anymore.
  >>

 Actually the parts place has been in business since the late 80's /early 
90's, under the name of Recycled Bugs(the early name of the place). They are 
located in Pontiac, Michigan, just off of I-75. I've been in their store there 
several times, and they do have type3 parts, but they are a little more expensive 
than dealing with the more common parts suppliers. I normally used them when 
I needed a part within 2 days or less. Their catalogs are made of a newspaper 
like material too, versus the high gloss paper the Real Source uses. They 
really are more geared for the water cooled cars, but they also carry air cooled 
parts. They offer great service too, even with mail orders (I've done it both 
ways with them). I will still shop at other places though, unless I really need 
something from them. Just my take on them.

Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
       71 Square, Now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at; 
http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977

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