[mccalla7]

Anyone have any dealing with this company? Any comments?

Aaron

[68Prix]

my dad has ordered things for his 64 El Camino, and has not had a problem with them. I do remember some people with Pontiacs stating some parts were not as needed and having problems with them. I never have ordered any Pontiac parts through them as Ames and Performance Years have what I needed and Summit and Jegs get the aftermarket business.
Pat

[BN]

I get their catalog and have started to order a couple times but by the time you pay their ridiculous shipping charges Performance Years and Ames beat them every time.

[Northern Goat]

I ordered a complete interior kit from them last year. They sent me door panels and seat covers and charged me the full $2,000 for the order. At this point 75% of the order was still outstanding. I waited for 2 months to receive 70% of the remaining order and never did recieved the last 5% (small stuff, but I paid for it none the less). Whenever I called them about the outstannding items I was always told the items were on backorder and if I emailed them I didn't get a response.

After 4 months of B.S. I finally ordered the missing items from PY, got them in 5 days.

I personally will never give them any of my business.

[Ron Landis]

as we got in a bind a few years back when funding for the GTOAA Drags fell through. Colin at OPG stepped up and donated the full $2000 needed to pay off the track rental. I'm sure he did not get it back in advertising, as a "mis-communication" with the track announcer failed to recognise his Company until halfway through the event. I have ordered many parts and received shipping discounts on things that really mattered, such as radiators and gas tanks. Quality seems similar to other parts houses, as many draw parts from the same sources. Good luck.

[Bruce Meyer]

They Suck! Bought a part from them. They sent me the wrong part. Sent it back on my dime and they still wanted me to pay for shipping for the wrong part. The part weighed about a pound. They charged me 20.00 for shipping and I am only one state over. A 1 pound part costs around 4.50 to ship UPS from CA to AZ. Raised hell with the credit card Co. and they removed the shipping charges. Never again. Perf years is way better.

[Northern Goat]

"They support the hobby." But as others have noted, they DON'T seem to support the hobbyists. JM 0.02

[Ron Landis]

I won an E-bay auction for a $1 part from a big name vendor...sort of a promotional deal. Actually, it was a pair of sun visors. Shipping was $16.50 for one state away, and I was told "Well, you got a geal on the part." Not really. Visors were totally unuseable, but there was no picture in the auction, so I bit the bullet. Anyway, it's not just one vendor. I've had good and bad experiences with most of them. Same as with the Jeg's vs. Summit thing. I heard the same thing from both sides. Only one I've ever hear of doing call tags no questions asked was Ame's, and I'm not sure that they still do. Anyway, my original point was that I try to support those that help the hobby. OPG, Ames and PY have supported major events such as Norwalk and the GTOAA Drag Days that I have attended. I try to give back. I'm sure that everyone has a horror story or two, but it usually pans out for me. Good luck! Ron

[Glenn]

They are OK, had to send back a couple of items, but it wasn't a problem. Perfer PY and Ames generally.

In 1999 I won their "Best Of Show" award when they used to have a once a year car show in July. 90% of the cars were Chevy's. I used to boast that my '65 GTO convertible won 1st place at a Chevy show.

[goldeneyee]

Three months ago OPG advertised a big sale. I gave them a substantial order which was immediately charged to my credit card. Four weeks later still no parts. Called them and raised HELL. Sent a partial order of parts which arrived overnite and some regular UPS. Overnite parts were mostly wrong and damaged by their shipping department and the UPS order bill of lading did not match parts in boxes. Many parts on Bill of lading were
shown to be enclosed and were not there. Called them and they said they would check into it. Next day return call and asked me what they had shipped. They admitted to me that they were attempting to ascertain what was shipped to me by checking their existing inventory! After some conversation, I determined they had absolutely no idea what I had. About a dozen calls later and at least 10 separate shipments, I still do not have my complete order although I have paid my charge months ago. To add insult to injury, many of the parts were billed to me at regular and not earlier sale prices. I would never do business with them again and if you do it is at your own peril. Performance years has good quality, fair prices and they ship ASAP. Enough said.....

[mccalla7]

Well, I had placed an order before reading these last 3 replies. Of course, I get a confirmation today and most of what I need is out of stock. Also checked PY and Ames and they are also out of stock. The Parts Place Inc says they have them on their site, but not sure as I havent' talked to them.

Anyone know where I can get a set of arm rest pads and bases for 69 GTO in Parchment?

Aaron

[Glenn]

Seems many of these companies are reluctant to keep much of an inventory. It sure save them money but sure pi$$'s off their customers if what they want is out of stock. Recently it seems the the Parts Place is willing to keep more products for immediate availability. I've never purchased anything from the Parts Place, but I am usually willing to pay extra if all of my order is in stock and I can have what I need within a week. If one company has 7 of the 10 items I need and another company has 100% yet is a little more expensive, I'll go with the latter every time. Saves money on shipping and aggravation.

[nedorama]

I too live close enough to OPGI that I can drive down when I need parts quick. I've bought stuff from them since August and haven't had a problem yet. Yes, stuff is on backorder, but in looking at how many cars they carry stock for over a number of years, and you realize why their warehouse is the size of a football field. I've since learned to call ahead to see if the parts are in stock, and that's made it a lot smoother.

Still order from PY and also Year one, as sometimes one has stuff the other doesn't and vice versa.

[muscatine73]

Every time I've ordered from them I've cancelled because of backorder.

[INJUNTOM]

i've ordered several times with no problems.

i took a liking to PY years ago though, and try to go through them.

[Rob T]

I have used OPG several times. Seems there is always a problem. They have shippped the wrong items and I have received damaged items, and then it seems the return process is far more involved with them than the others. The last order took 10 days to put in a box and get it out the back door. 15 days to receive, although they said it was all in stock. However they didn't waste any time charging my card. That was done within a few days. They are definitely my last resort. Much better service from Ames, Year one, PY, and Summit. Only use OPG if part is not available from someone else.

Rob

[6tee7goat]

I also agree about the Parts Place, especially since they provide a lot of the repo. parts to other houses. But I was very leary, especially reading that any returned parts are subject to a 25% re-stocking fee. Always have to factor that in especially if you are not aware of fit or quality of the item you're ordering.

[81TAPOWER]

I just placed an order a couple weeks ago, several things on back-order and they did not charge my credit card for the out of stock items, and things have worked out great on past orders. Nothing worse than waiting for parts. Funny, never heard the guys from Overhauling complaining about back-order parts from OPG.

[Karch]

Count me in as another local who prefers Ames.

I went down to get my 65 interior only to find out it's backordered.

A month later, here is my blue 66 interior...wow, that was only a year off.

Sent it all back and got from Ames in a week. I had to take a hit with the shipping, but no tax.

I'd give them a 6 out of 10.

[BOB VIDAN]

Have restored many cars over the years and will only use PY or Ames. Chris is a class act and have sold next to him at the GTOAA nats several years. When Steve owned Ames, he also was great, remember sitting in a big circle at the '85 nats drinking a bruski or 2 with him.