gbodyparts avoid at all costs

[Chuck Leeper]

I'm going to bitch about the lotto.
I bought 2 tix for the 800M. Had not one single number.
On the other hand, a bit of luck. Many yrs ago I found out there were other vendors that care about their customers.
Even better luck... I do my own welding.

 

[Anthony P]

In 2006, Brian Weaver dba gbodyparts stole $1200 from me PLUS my factory GN wheels that Jim Lyons at TruDesign Wheel was supposed to be restoring.

later, this happened to Clay's car....

I will remind everyone that it was the turbo Buick community who donated parts and dollars to build Clay another car which was presented to him at the GS Nationals. weaver took no responsibility.

and if anyone reading did not know, gbodyparts / Brian Weaver and PartsPlace / Jo I. had one heck of a falling out. perhaps Jo grew tired of Weaver and moved on.

 

[1980 Buick]

Someone earlier / this thread said: "thank God for G Body parts" ... well: "I was one of those" / as they have always done right by me ... "that is till now".

What happened was about 5-6 years ago; I ordered some G car "power seat plates", (as I wanted to convert my manual-tracks / to that of a power - track) .... SO, upon buying these "plates" / (along with some brackets to mount same, or so I was told as they are useless), I later found them to be TOTALLY unusable / and later: I threw them away.
"They" (then) assured me that that these were in fact "NOT working-out", and that they'd let me know when a possible "corrected 2nd run-version" was available / and that they "were WORKING the PROBLEM". I took it at face value / accepted this .......................................................

Enter 5+ years later:
I contacted someone there, (appx. 3 weeks ago) and I specifically asked "them" / IF these cover-plates (still listed for sale) were in fact NOW "redesigned" ... and "their" answer was "YES", *"we pitched all the one's we had / in leu of their corrected replacement's / as they now fit very nicely" ... and yes: "we have both the rt. and left sides" in stock, and their available. I then prefaced the above conversation, (amid my earlier "promise"), and to make a long story short; I ended up paying (again), for a second set, /// *as I too "pitched" mine / just as (again), 'they' PITCHED THEIRS ... results (my conclusion) "my remarks were "heir say".

Fact: I've long been a 'Brian fan', ... so I wasn't going to snicker about it ... (the $) ... "but I made it clear that I felt this situation merited it".

End run: I spent 200 and some bucks MORE, and invested that expense into the same cappy plates ! ... *and these "new-one's" were NO-DIFFEREENT then THE FIRST TIME versions .... "or the 'old one's' / that I had purchased years earlier", and these too, had to be "re-engineered " right outa the gate !. Look: I hate a whiner ... "I can't stand a kiss-ass's / won't tolerate whine ass's" ... but: "can someone tell me WHY I need to "break-off the attack" / and go watch "Flight of the Phoenix" / for something as STUPID as a power switch plate" !???.

THOUGHT: so why can't G/B just say: "we know for a fact these NOW "work" !! ... as again; 'THEY' said: "we threw ALL the earlier plates OUT".

Later, I would articulate my 'dissatisfaction' (amid nearly 25-30 pictures, depicting misaligned holes, poor plate "contouring", and how I had to, and was TRYING to "redesign these things ta FIT") ! ... besides: "how am I goanna turn-back now" ? ... *I found / bought: 2 power-seat tracks, the cover plates, bought the switches, all the wiring / and power districts .... and "spent the farm" on the assumption that I had a shred of honesty here ... and while (in the end), I did get one side to "go", WHY do I have to "re-invent the plate" here ?? !!! ...

*Just like those silly gage pod "A Pillar" gage holders ... "these fit for crap and should NOT be sold".

I WANT A PART THAT FITS ! ... "easy" ?.

If there's a tiny bit of "personality" GREAT ... "but not a total reengineering job relocating holes, buying two-part epoxy, and grinding / filing a new "wall-structure" in these plates" ! ... "The hot glued screw holes fell-out / by just touching them" / and the geometry / screw angles were all wrong / and in-correct". Again: pictures tell the story / I sent them along.

Back at the time "Claude" was theeee "authority" on power seat conversion / and man o' man he was a GREAT help !

Epilogue: SO, after my "frank" / but 'very pleasant communication': I have / as of yet: heard nothing back because ... "THEIR IN A MEETING" (for day after day now). Lastly: I'll still take "the hi-road" ... "but God I hate to beat this ta death", as-again: I specifically ASKED THEM first ! ... and the last thing I EVER wanted was "something for nothing", but comon: NOT THIS. THIS is total bull-crap, and IF I don't here back soon, I will NEVER support them again / DONE. "I don't deserve this".

 

[chris romani]

I only buy from them on EBay using PayPal ,if there’s a Problem they handle it.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Thank your "lucky stars" you didn't have them repair your t tops.

 

[1980 Buick]

Thank your "lucky stars" you didn't have them repair your t tops.

​	3:28 PM (3 hours ago)
to Tech

Well; after hearing NOTHING, I consider this matter to be over. I just can't believe that Brian would intentally ignore me amid such a "gotcha" here ... it's utterly pathetic. The difference here ?: "I wanna be wrong". THIS IS NOT my "way" !. NOW these parts appear to no longer be sold, as they are now gone from their site ... "why" ?, "Because they don't FIT, and people are calling them out" !, (and in my example, it was TWICE ! / and in PAYING TWICE !.

Winner; 'none'. "I guess I'll just have ta find solace in the fact that I'll never go back to them". So ridiculous: "over a stupid power seat part".

There it is.

Quote: "I see the power seat plate covers are now GONE from your site" ? ... WHY ? ... *you KNOW why*.
I expected you to make good on your promise and "problem solve" with me .... and IN the most "meager of examples' ; "get back to me".
This whole thing need not have happened, "and I'm sorry YOU saw no merit in one of the most through "power-points"
a customer could have presented you with" ... from the pictures, even the video, "all of it". I guess it's "cop-out" time / and that deeply saddens me.

I guess to preface what YOU SAID (see my correspondence in the above), was wrong ? ... ASKING FIRST: "is this problem (or "the part "fit") fixed" ? *I've been a Brian Weaver Fan for YEARS, and to ignore me in this way was NOT the way to handle this ...

"I pay TWICE for junk parts, and then I'M the villain" ?
"You lost a loyal Customer here".

YOU WROTE:

Tech <tech@gbodyparts.com>​	Jul 26, 2022, 11:40 AM
to customerservice, me

ABF sold out. We are buying them from a new manufacturer. They do look a lot better then the old units we had here that we tossed in the dumpster.
They are a little lighter and more flexible.


Thank you,
Tech Department
GBody Parts LLC • 800 west 18th Street• Connersville, IN. 47331 MID-WEST
GBody Parts LLC • 7207 Main Street • Bethel, NC 27812 EAST COAST

 

[HOTSIX]

Anyone have an idea how to contact Brian directly?
I wanna order some wheels.....

 

[Mike3800]

I know this thread is old and probably dormant, but I also had a problem with them. This was back in 2022. I ordered door panels and when they came, they were damaged. I went through trying to get replacements, send pictures, send details, etc., and kept being told they were working with the company they got them from, and were "working it out". I waited 4 months and kept being told they were working on it.
FINALLY I called my credit card company and got a refund, thanks to the CC company, not G Bodyparts.
THEY SUCK! DON'T USE THEM.

 

[Hunter Dog]

Fortunately for me unlike some on this site I have had good luck with G Body Parts. I have purchased a number of engine parts and interior parts over the last two years and not hand any issues. I also bought some items in person at the GS Nats and felt the staff was knowledgeable and professional.

My most recent purchase was the jute between the trunk and rear passenger seat and it was good quality and a perfect fit. I have had bad luck with some other companies over the years including a six month ordeal involving our four post lift we ordered earlier this year and still do not have a usable lift. I will spare everyone with that story but if you want to know who to avoid, send me a PM.

 

[Dylan4570]

I have used G-body parts for years. I think that they have definitely fumbled some of their customer service cases.

Working in the customer service industry, I keep in mind that mistakes happen, its how you react to them that matters. There have been examples here where Gbody parts reacted incorrectly. Although there are 2 primary things to consider.

1. They have a monopoly on a lot of the items they sell. For better and for worse they offer a lot of items that otherwise are simply unavailable.

2. Protect yourself. You can file a chargeback if you do not receive the product or service you ordered. Often setting deadlines for merchants to respond before you take actions of this nature will motivate them to work with you.

 

[GNRick]

Brian recently sent me the O ring for the aftermarket thermostat housing for free. It's made by Metco. That damn O ring was not available at any of the parts stores. Just thought I would mention it. As others have said, always use a credit card or Pay Pal.

 

[Danster]

I know this thread is old and probably dormant, but I also had a problem with them. This was back in 2022. I ordered door panels and when they came, they were damaged. I went through trying to get replacements, send pictures, send details, etc., and kept being told they were working with the company they got them from, and were "working it out". I waited 4 months and kept being told they were working on it.
FINALLY I called my credit card company and got a refund, thanks to the CC company, not G Bodyparts.
THEY SUCK! DON'T USE THEM.

I guess it's a hit and miss for some. I too ordered upper door panels, they arrived as described, perfect. Still have not mounted them but I did not have any issues with them. As a matter of fact, I have ordered many parts from Brian and have never encountered an issue????

Dannyo

 

[88hurstolds]

I guess it's a hit and miss for some. I too ordered upper door panels, they arrived as described, perfect. Still have not mounted them but I did not have any issues with them. As a matter of fact, I have ordered many parts from Brian and have never encountered an issue????

Dannyo

Try and mount them, the tops dont seat... They're angled to the point where they're useless.

 

[T- Type Tim]

i used highways stars for the upper door panels.....worked out great

as for g body parts.......bought a lot from them in the past no issues.....have not purchased anything from them for at least 7-8 years tho

 

[outatime86]

I only buy from them on EBay using PayPal ,if there’s a Problem they handle it.

Great solution to a horrible problem!