Selim Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Dear all i m intending to make an order overseas for my Buick super 1949 and hesitant to go for either Bob’s or CARS from your experience , which is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Selim, I have dealt with both. I can't tell much difference. Essently, they have the same parts. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Both are very helpful and responsive when discussing their inventory. I've used both and highly recommend both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 As stated above both have served the Buick owners well . Both have been in business for many years . I buy from both and have not been disappointed ! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I had to visit the foundry that I sell for in Ontario Ca. a while back. Driving from Denver, I hung a right at Barstow, went thru Bakersfield and over to Atascadero, and visited "Bob's". Spent about an hour at "the farm house on the hill". Very pleased with their knowledge and willingness to help me find all those little things I needed to sort out the '40 Buick LTD. Never dealt with "Cars". Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 You'll get stung with high international shipping costs which either way you go. ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 16 hours ago, Selim said: Dear all i m intending to make an order overseas for my Buick super 1949 and hesitant to go for either Bob’s or CARS from your experience , which is better? You tell us. Order half what you need from Bob's and the other half from CARS and report back to us with what you found out. Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 On 11/10/2019 at 1:23 AM, Selim said: Dear all i m intending to make an order overseas for my Buick super 1949 and hesitant to go for either Bob’s or CARS from your experience , which is better? We are not allowed to comment negatively on vendors. I would order from Bob's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I've had good dealings with both. The only difference is a dollar or two here and there, and shipping is often more with one than the other. I like them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 WE are not allowed to comment negatively on vendors, I would positively order from Bob's 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Y-JobFan said: WE are not allowed to comment negatively on vendors, I would positively order from Bob's Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I have always had great luck with Bobs and I have been using them since they were back east However we are very fortunate to have these guys to supply us with parts. It was a whole lot harder getting parts 50 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, B Jake Moran said: Exactly! You guys are hilarious. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 1:28 AM, 1953mack said: You tell us. Order half what you need from Bob's and the other half from CARS and report back to us with what you found out. Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" SO FAR I bought most of stuff from BOBs. very helpful, they bear with me on the phone and provide technical help. I am happy with them so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 5:28 PM, 39BuickEight said: I've had good dealings with both. The only difference is a dollar or two here and there, and shipping is often more with one than the other. I like them both. noticed that some parts in CARS are less expensive from BOBs. but didn't compare with shipping price. difference is not that high on price though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Another vote here for Bob's. Unless they don't have it or can't get it, they're always my first choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBRMD Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 In the process of building a big order for my '49 RM, been on the phone with Bob and Matt at Bob's multiple times. Very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Bob's or Fusick's. I would rather schedule an enema than buy from Cars (about the same difference!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 On 11/10/2019 at 2:23 AM, Selim said: Dear all i m intending to make an order overseas for my Buick super 1949 and hesitant to go for either Bob’s or CARS from your experience , which is better? Basically, I think it is six of one but half dozen of the other. The people at BOB's are much nicer, friendlier, etc.; but often they don't have what I want so then I go to CARS. But an example of a difference is that recently I needed a rebuilt fuel pump in a hurry, and I hadn't rebuilt my last core for the shelf. CARS had it on the shelf, but with a $100 core charge. I didn't like that, but sometimes you do what you have to do. So I got the last used fuel pump off the car in the garage and mailed it to the as the core for another $14 and change. That's been a month ago and I still don't have my $100 back. They keep saying the rebuilder hasn't gotten around to insuring he car rebuild my old one. Well, the car was running when I bought it two years ago on that fuel pump, but it was leaking from a gasket. I see no reason for them fooling around so long to send my core charge back. I have called twice. But I've known the owner since he ran a flea market spot with NOS Buick parts and I know he is a straight shooter....he just doesn't live nearby anymore and has a manager I think running the business. As for Bob, I knew his father who started the business. Only problem I ever had with Bob was my restorer insisted the new rebuilt clutch wouldn't work, so Bob send another one and had them send that one back. Then he called me and complained there was nothing wrong with the first one. All I know is the second one worked. I think the shop mechanic was a retired Chevrolet garage mechanic and there may have been something he didn't understand at the King of the Road-----a straight8 Buick 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 12/26/2019 at 5:34 PM, old-tank said: Bob's or Fusick's. I would rather schedule an enema than buy from Cars (about the same difference!). I got stuff from fusick too and found same items there less expensive sometime from Bob’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I have had good experiences with both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 12/26/2019 at 11:45 AM, Dynaflash8 said: Basically, I think it is six of one but half dozen of the other. The people at BOB's are much nicer, friendlier, etc.; but often they don't have what I want so then I go to CARS. But an example of a difference is that recently I needed a rebuilt fuel pump in a hurry, and I hadn't rebuilt my last core for the shelf. CARS had it on the shelf, but with a $100 core charge. I didn't like that, but sometimes you do what you have to do. So I got the last used fuel pump off the car in the garage and mailed it to the as the core for another $14 and change. That's been a month ago and I still don't have my $100 back. They keep saying the rebuilder hasn't gotten around to insuring he car rebuild my old one. Well, the car was running when I bought it two years ago on that fuel pump, but it was leaking from a gasket. I see no reason for them fooling around so long to send my core charge back. I have called twice. But I've known the owner since he ran a flea market spot with NOS Buick parts and I know he is a straight shooter....he just doesn't live nearby anymore and has a manager I think running the business. As for Bob, I knew his father who started the business. Only problem I ever had with Bob was my restorer insisted the new rebuilt clutch wouldn't work, so Bob send another one and had them send that one back. Then he called me and complained there was nothing wrong with the first one. All I know is the second one worked. I think the shop mechanic was a retired Chevrolet garage mechanic and there may have been something he didn't understand at the King of the Road-----a straight8 Buick 🙂 I DID GET MY CORE CHARGE BACK. Took about a month. No problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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