"Good intentions" notwithstanding, the wider spectrum (other brand/models) suppliers never seem to deliver quite the same level of service/expertise as Y-Block/T-Bird specific outfits.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

Considering the amount of American product made to spec in China now, it's hard to believe that any reputable dealer would accept poorly made parts. I have met the guys (and gals) at Mac's and they seem to believe in what they do. Call again, kick it upstairs, and look for someone who cares! I'm sure they don't intend to sell parts that won't fit. As the cars get older and the hobby gets thinner it will be up to us to police the quality of replacement parts. Jim, Maybe we need a spot here for "parts that don't work" or "bad dealer experiences" so we could all be aware of what's going on in our hobby. Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

My 1996 NAPA catalog shows the number to be 267-3123.  Don't know if they still have them available.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

I got the bushings for my 54 from Kanter Auto parts in NJ. Don't know origin, but they fit ok.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

I did not know that Bill.I found a great deal of difference in quality in these bushings anyway.I bought the bolt kit as I mentioned and it was made in China.The supplied nuts were only half as wide as the originals and I ended up buying fullsize nuts locally.

  

Actually Carpenters have had parts made in india and offshore for years, its only since the free trade agreements world wide that the place of manufacture has to be displayed on the packaging. When i was activley involved in mechanical repair business many years back i would show supprised customers the same TRW ball joint made in 5 different countries. regards bill.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

55 Courier: If you can't get what you need from Macs try Concours Parts in Nevada. Their catalog (a few yrs old) lists "A" arm bushings & some of their listings are TRW parts. Just a thought, I'm wondering why you would go the substantial labor to dismantle the suspension to replace the lowers only?

Paul

Thanks for checking the Moog book for me, I called Macs. They referred me to the tecnical dept. But with the hours I work it does not seem possible to get ahold of them. I call and get the voicemail thing They have not called me as of yet..

WTB 1955 Courier emblems    Mark, Jefferson City Missouri

My Moog book doesn't list them anymore.They fit 54-56 Ford,Mercury,and Tee-bird.I bought mine 2 years ago so perhaps they have discontinued them from Moog directly but there must be some still around from other sources.Did you contact Macs about them because it is possible they sent the wrong ones or they are wrong item in the box.It happens.

  

Hello, The ones from Macs are to wide to even fit the control arm. The 2nd set ended up being upper bushings Moog  K321, the 3rd set are for 62-6? but the book said they would fit 55' they are differant. Yes I know not to press them in all the way, Thanks for the input it all helps keep these old cars on the road..

WTB 1955 Courier emblems    Mark, Jefferson City Missouri