Guest imported_MrEarl Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Well, I would. In fact I drove 1042 (one way) miles, and faught thistle and ticks and record breaking OK heat, just to buy a derelict 54 Super that all was left was most of the AC system and two portholes. Jordan and I made a road trip out to Carrier, Oklahoma and visited Ken at Wheatbelt over the weekend and greatly enjoyed the visit. After loading up the car we walked the yard where there must have been 40+ 54-56 junk Buicks. I was in heaven. Ken and his wife Sue are the type of people that make old Buick ownership fun. Very fair prices and represents his part as they are. Kudos to KenBTW, this is definitely the "good side" of the car.And the side that I made sure my sweet Reet saw when I got it home. Even though I had to back it in the driveway, and past the house and the barn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 And the insanity continues!!!! You must have a very supportive wife, God Bless her!!! Which car is going to get the air?I have always had good luck with things I have bought from Ken/Wheatbelt - good clean parts at a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike S Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Mr. Earl, Ken Reeves is one of the honest parts dealers in the business. I bought parts for my '71 Riv and my '68 Electra on several different occasions from him and he attends every BCA National. He is agreat source of parts. What are you going to do with all that sheet metal? Good luck! Mike Stemen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 The BDE toured their facility a few years ago. Ken and Sue were wonderful hosts, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. I have since purchased numerous parts from them, and they are indeed VERY fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Straight eight Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Ditto. Prior to purchase photos were sent by email so I could see the condition of the radiator I bought. It was packed so well a collision with a car at 30mph wouldnt have damaged it. Great price, great people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 98 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Ken and Sue are two of the coolest people on the planet. I definately would buy cars from him, and have in the past. I am luckily only two hours away from Carrier, so when I need parts here and there, I just drive down and spend an entire day mired in Buicks. Life is good.If only every salvage yard and their owners can be like Wheatbelt...Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevor ward Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Well......, If i was only two hours away also!!! I am in another country for crying out loud, and would have NO hesitation in recommending or buying again from them When my wheel opening moldings arrived i even had an unexpected spare which sue thought mangled.... but a few hours later it was good to go!! very nice people!! Trevor.... '64 Le Sabre.... summer at last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budd Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 It is always nice to see deserving people get recognition. Thanks MrEarl, and Lord help you with treatment for your 54AI ('54 Aquisition Illness...) Budd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Yes,Last summer I took a special road trip from Iowa to get a 61 full size door from Wheatbelt (and other parts in Texas) which was pencil straight, rust free and reasonably priced. Only Sue was there - and after getting directions from town folk, I managed to find it OK. I did not wander around since Ken was not there and I had to continue on my journey. I wanted to touch base with Ken in Plano but he was among the busier of vendors and at the time I didn't need anything more from him. Bryan Moran BCA 28571 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledheader 48381 Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Have'nt bought a lot of parts from Ken but he is one of the best sellers I've dealt with, was looking for a spare tire hold down for my 1947 Super, called Ken and he said he had one that he thought was right but was'nt sure,he sent it saying if it was right send him payment if not return it, unfortunetly it was'nt the part I needed so it did go back with a check to pay for the time and trouble. This kind of honesty and trust is hard to find anymore. Don Young Bca#40498 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_buick5563 Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Hi guys,About 10 years ago, I drove six hours up to get some parts for my 55 which I was told they had. I got up there and paid for the parts which they had set aside for me and was told to go look around. About 3 hours later, I found more parts I needed and paid for them also. I was getting in my car to head back and my starter went out at a gas station about twenty miles out of town. Since I was in my 55 I figured Ken had that part so I called him "at home" and he came and picked me up. Then we went out into the field (at night) and picked one off a parts car, checked it and then he drove me back to my car, helped install it and I was on my way. He didn't charge me for the "service call" and told me to send him money later since I had already spent all of my cash that day. After driving another two hours, I hit my one and only coyote. I didn't even stop. I just thought to myself "I sure hope I didn't ruin anything I didn't get a replacement for today." I sent him a check later and called the Better Business Bureau to let them know what a solid dude Ken was....That's my Wheatbelt story.He is the first call I make whenever I need a part for either of my cars.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 70 Electra Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I've bought a couple of small items from Ken at Wheatbelt, and have been very pleased. Description of items has been very honest, and packaging is done carefully. I would heartily recommend them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idle Swede Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 When I restored my 55 Roadmaster 76R a few years ago I bought several parts from them & was very pleased with their service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70Fullsize Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I buy parts from them now and then for my 1970 Electra's. I'm very pleased with them, honest and well packed packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953buick Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I am looking for the A/C switches for a '53 56R. They sort of wrap around the steering column. Does your '54 have the same type, and if so are they for sale? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 No,sorry, they attach under the dash. Why don't you post a Wanted ad in the Buy sell forum. Good luck. Hope you don't have to go to the extremes I did. Fun but gawe the drive home was twice as long as the drive out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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