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Old 06-01-2009, 10:30 AM
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Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

Hey guys just wanted to throw up my recent experience with Thirdgen Ranch. I needed a few items for my car (i.e. Headlamp switch, window switches etc) and put the order in late last week. I got the parts first thing this morning just as they were described!

Thanks guys for a great transaction!
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Yes very easily and friendly to deal with. I also bought something recently from them. Very professional.
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I completely agree. I've ordered a few parts from them and have not yet been disappointed, and the shipping is quick.
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oh yea third gen ranch is the best place to get stuff from. they hold the thirdgen fest every year great weekend of thirdgens never a disapointment when you are dealing with these guys.
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I ordered a dash three weeks ago. The order status claimed it was shipped june 4th. He didnt ship it until the 8th. here i am three weeks later waiting on my dash.
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

Originally Posted by ss92chevy
I ordered a dash three weeks ago. The order status claimed it was shipped june 4th. He didnt ship it until the 8th. here i am three weeks later waiting on my dash.
I think maybe you need to get your facts straight before you start posting lies. You have NOT been waiting three weeks for your dash!

You purchased the dash on Friday, May 29th which means the earliest it could have went out is Monday, June 1st. As posted on our site your package left here Thursday, June 4th. Unfortunately, due to a family illness we had somebody else handle a lot of our shipping last week. We received a message from the shipper on Monday, June 8th because the label needed a correction. We took care of the problem and your package is back on its way. It is scheduled for delivery on Thursday, June 11th.

That means your package will be DELIVERED less than two weeks after you bought when you're claiming you've already been waiting for it for three. Next time please get your facts straight before posting.
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Thanks to everybody else for your nice comments and we hope to do more business with you soon.
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Thanks for the business Thirdgenranch!! If only you knew how to do business, you answer this forum faster than your e-mails. Next time i'll just post on here. See ya at thirdgen fest.

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Great person to do business with. Will defiantly do business with again.
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I have been ordering from Denny and Beth at Thirdgenranch for years and never had a problem. Feel free to use their company with confidence. If there is ever a problem they will fix it.
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That's good news, I'm planning on buying a lot of things from them. The prices are hard to beat. I really wish that I could have went to the Thirdgen fest they sponsor.
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

I also have had a good experience with them. I ordered quite a few items and they all met my expectations on quality of parts and the descriptions are dead on
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

I was wondering if a part is not listed on there site, do they have a way of getting a hold of it? I am curious because the prices on this site are far better than prices from anywhere else i have seen and I want to see what a new pair of rear hatch support/lifts would cost me from these guys.
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

I have a question. The NOS foglights that you carry... Are they oem or reproduction parts? The oem ones have the black lining whereas the reproductions have chrome.

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Re: Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

Originally Posted by dan.engstrom5
My only question is why is the engine missing the circular air filter? I'm confused as to what was modified? Again, I'm a newbie to this. Can someone explain?
What?

Anyways, another thumbs up for Denny.
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

Sorry, I posted that on the wrong thread... I edited it with what i meant to post here haha
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

Im thinking of buying a fuel sending unit for my 1985 trans am from the third gen. ranch. The reason I am thinking of buying it used it because this car being carb it is very hard to find a fuel sending unit new and the only one i could find is through gm and its 640$!!! If anyone knows where I can buy a new fuel sending unit for a 1985 trans am vin H 4 barrel carburated pleaseeee let me know asap!
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

Originally Posted by mack1985transam
Im thinking of buying a fuel sending unit for my 1985 trans am from the third gen. ranch. The reason I am thinking of buying it used it because this car being carb it is very hard to find a fuel sending unit new and the only one i could find is through gm and its 640$!!! If anyone knows where I can buy a new fuel sending unit for a 1985 trans am vin H 4 barrel carburated pleaseeee let me know asap!
i bought mine from Rock Auto but it was for a TPI. They maybe the same i don't (worth checking out my cost about $139.00 I think). I surprised GM even carries them anymore. I bought a used one first but it a piece of crap and didn't work any better than one I replaced, and it's a bitch to put in.
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

Ordered a Z grill and bumper emblem last week. Got the grill today, well packaged, fast shipping. But no emblem... So, I emailed Denny @ thirgenranch, and within minutes he let me know they ran out and he had the supplier dropship one to me, so I should have it in a day or two.

Excellent experience, excellent customer service, grill was $25 LESS then most sellers, Emblem is less $$ too. Altogether A++++. This is one vendor I'd make my car wear a sticker for

I run into the occasional wanna be third gen restorifier driving raggedy lookin' need some lovin' third gens at the local shows, and will be adding thirdgenranch to my "A list" of 'where to get stuff' when they start asking me questions.

Thanks Denny!

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Ordered the used mega shifter last week and already have it. Thanks for speedy delivery. I just wishe u would have mentions the shift handle was thread was stripped. And the cable have a little melted on the outside. But still can't beat the price I would have still bought it and just ordered the parts when I ordered the shifter but hands down I will do future business with them!!!! Thanks
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch!!! A+ Vendor!

i've used them in the past and always had good communication and received parts quickly. they are in my top 3 places to get used parts from. wish they had more fourthgen stuff for interior pieces and such as hawks is outrageous on pricing for used parts.
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