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Topic: ne1 ever use Flatlander racing?
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Red65
Journeyman Posts: 70
From: Northglenn, CO, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 03-08-2003 01:56 PM
   
These folks are advertising B&B Performance valve cover spacers at a pretty reasonable price; was wondering if anyone has an opinion of their service, reputation, etc.I did notice that they don't use a secure internet page for getting credit card and personal information; that didn't add to the warm fuzzy feeling. Any opinions, or alternative sources for the valve cover spacers are appreciated (I looked at Tony Branda. They are about $20 higher, but it may be worth it if they have a better reputation). http://www.flatlanderracing.com/index.html Thanks again.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 2991
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-08-2003 02:29 PM
I've not personally dealt with Flatlander, but have heard good things about them. They probably have an order form that you can download or have them mail to you, order your parts along with payment and mail it. I'd be skeptical about using a non-encrypted non-secured page for personal info as you are  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 31026
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-08-2003 02:52 PM
One guy here was upset with them once {I'm trying to remember who} because he ordered some TRW forged flattops for his 351C and they sent him some Sealed Power forged flattops with coated skirts. They did refund his money after a brief battle. The guy was upset because when he had ordered them he specifically said he didn't want coated skirts and when he called to complain the guy on the phone tried to sell the 'these are just as good' line and from what I remember wasn't very polite about it.Keep in mind this is just second hand information. ------------------
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 666
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-08-2003 03:03 PM
Flatlander has good prices due to almost no overhead. They have no inventory, no warehouse, etc. Just order takers. They take your order, put their markup on it and then have it shipped from the mfg or distributor direct to you. For a single item it's ok, but if you have multiple parts be aware that they will arrive at different times in seperate shipments.Beware of anything that is in short supply or has to have custom work like porting a set of aluminum heads. Many problems have been reported about them in regards to this on a BBF forum I read. They promise your order and then give endless reasons why the order is delayed when they have no control over the porting shop etc.
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 1367
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-08-2003 06:25 PM
I used them for a set of 460 rods, and for a set of rods for a SBC. The price was less than anyone else, shipping was only around $12, and they arrived quickly.No problem with my two limited experiences. I probably wouldn't use them for port or machine work, but for parts, I've got no complaints. Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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Red65
Journeyman Posts: 70
From: Northglenn, CO, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 03-08-2003 06:44 PM
Thanks for all the input. My spacers should be here in about a week! Rich
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