The nuts and bolts of it…
Our members have been working on their cars for quite some time now. So they've got a whole list of folks that could help you out with yours! Need a hard to find part or something else special for your ride. Check the list, we may just have a source for you.
Vendors List
| Company | Address | Phone | Website/Email | Product | Recommending Member | Comments | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Rubber Products | 6180 Hwy 150 East Denver NC 28037 | 1-800-544-8665 | steelerubber.com | Rubber products 1912-1991 | Norman Veness | Can reproduce provided parts - excellent/quick service | **** |
| Tull Bearing Inc | 2530 2nd St N Minneapolis | 612-588-1185 | Bearings | Norman Veness | Bring your old bearings for a match-up | *** | |
| Brake & Equipment Co. | 455 NE Harrison St. Minneapolis | 612-378-3141 | Cylinder kits and brakes | Norman Veness | *** | ||
| Norman Veness | 75155 W 128th St Savage MN 55378 | 952-894-7193 | Wheel Cylinder brake kits - past Bugles & showroom brochures | *** | |||
| R & S Automotive | 38 W Woodlyn Little Canada MN 55117 | 651-483-4259 | Complete auto & truck repair - welding & machine shop | Paul Dahl | *** | ||
| Digital Imaging LLC - Jim Hagen | 3546 June Ave N Robbinsdale MN | 763-529-4113 or 612-272-3334 | jim.hagen@comcast.net | Custom apparel and more | Jim Boelter | Transfers digital pictures onto nearly anything | **** |
| S&M Electro- Tech Inc. | 8836 Xylite St NE Blaine MN 55449 | 763-780-2861 | turnswitch.com | Electrical repairs - wiring-switches-etc | Jim Boelter | Fixed headlight motor & non-working horn (65 Riv) | **** |
| Galaxy Auto Centers | 5329 University Ave NE + Brooklyn Park + Spring Lake Park & Columbia Heights MN | 763-572-8870 | complete auto repair | Jim Boelter | Spring car show sponser - excellent work at a fair price | **** | |
| Performance Wheel Alignment | 9737 Humbolt Ave S Bloomington MN | 952-884-3278 | Wheel Alignment | Rolland Toenges | high quality work & attention to detail | *** | |
| J & R Radiator Corp | 1300 Park Road Chanhassen MN 55317 | 952-474-5258 | Cooling A/C - heaters- fuel tanks - exhaust systems & brakes | Rolland Toenges | reliable- do good work | **** | |
| Powder Coating Technologies | 14920A 28th Ave N Plymouth MN 55447 | 763-559-7987 | Powder coating | Rolland Toenges | Good reliable work- nice to do business with | **** | |
| Wichterman's Lts. | (call for directions) Chanhassen MN | 952-949-3919 | Upholstery - auto & marine | Rolland Toenges | reliable- do good work | **** | |
| Samaritan Tire | 3200 Oakridge Road Minnetonka MN 55305 | 952-933-3369 | Tires alignment and balancing | Rolland Toenges | Accommodating - do good work- good prices | **** | |
| Standard Spring AA1 | 721 SE 2nd St. Minneapolis MN 55414 | 612-339-1577 | Suspension parts - custom made coiled springs | Rolland Toenges | Very pleased with the service | *** | |
| The Buick Farm - Doug and Monika Dougherty | PO box 384 Clayton DE 19938 | sales@buickfarm.com www.buickfarm.com | NOS Buick parts | Rolland Toenges | N/A | ||
| J & C Parts | 7127 Ward Rd N Tonawanda NY14120 | 716-693-4090 | Buick specialists NOS used and repo | Patricia Charney | BCA GSCA & ROA member offers insight & advice - high quality | *** | |
| First Class Car Care | 301 Water St Excelsior MN 55331 | 952-401-6211 | Auto Repair- specializing in classic and exotic cars | Patricia Charney | They do everything well | **** | |
| L. P. Motors | 32072 Sanborn Dr Montgomery MN 56069 | 952-758-2360 | Mechanical restoration & repair | Lee Hurry | rebuilds anything. Very reasonable & knowlegable. Did engine & tranny on Lees's 51 Packard | **** | |
| A & B Auto Electric | 8900 Excelsior Blvd. Hopkins MN 55343 | 952-936-9740 | Starters- generators- alternators- voltage regulators- solenoids | Lee Hurry | 1st class work- very economical pricing | **** | |
| Kempfert Auto Body | Loretto MN | 763-498-7184 | Auto body repair -restoration- repainting- convertible tops | Lee Hurry | always bust - call for an appointment | **** | |
| Hopkins Tire & Auto Service | 619 - 14th Ave. S. Hopkins MN 55343 | 952-933-2593 | Tires | Lee Hurry | Did a careful and competent job | *** | |
| Hopkins Auto Service | Main St. Hopkins MN 55343 | 952-935-4242 | Mechanical service and repairs on all cars old & new. | Lee hurry | Helpful- honest and capable | *** | |
| Performance Driveline Service | 9240 University Ave. NW #229 Coon Rapids MN 55433 | 763-350-2193 | Domestic Auto/Truck Repair - Stock & High Performance | N/A | |||
| A & T Upholstery | 5615 Hwy 169 Plymouth MN | 763-541-1968 | All aspects of auto upholstery installation and repair | Jim Boelter | Have used their services several times - excellent work done | *** | |
| The Carb Shop | 2227 White Bear Avenue Maplewood MN 55109 | 651-770-3505 | Carburetor rebuilding | Jim Boelter | Did a very good job rebuilding my carb; quick and reasonable. | **** | |
| Dave's East Side Muffler & Brake Service | 1111 Payne Ave St. Paul MN 55101 | 651-778-0887 | Custom Exhaust and brake service | Paul Dahl | Excellent service- fast -clean and they back everything they do. | *** | |
| Jackson Auto Parts | 6220 Grand Ave Duluth MN 55807 | 218-624-5791 | www.oldtimeparts.com | specialize in old car over the counter parts | Rod Lehn | Looking for a hard to find part? look here. | **** |
| Classics Customs & Rods | Inc. | 8834 Xylite Street N E Blaine MN 55449 | 763-785-1951 | Auto repair shop | Rod Lehn | see Dan or Jim or Joe | N/A |
| Convertible Tops and Interiors by Fred | Coon Rapids MN 55401 | 763-442-5229 | www.CTIbyFred.com | Convert tops and interiors | Fred Syrdal | By appointment only - see us at the Spring Show! | **** |
| Keystone Automotive Industries Inc. | 3615 Marshall St N E Minneapolis MN 55418 | 612-789-1919 | Chrome shop and body supplies | Rod Lehn | Ask for the "Back to the 50's" discount | N/A | |
| Metro-Matic Transmission | 1840 County Road F East White Bear Lake MN 55110 | 651-426-9122 | Transmission repair - Dynaflow | Rod Lehn | ask for Brad | N/A | |
| Al Bell | 4982 Hubner Circle Sarasota FL 34241 | 941-927-3588 | Buick parts | Rod Lehn | N/A | ||
| Standard Truck & Auto | 520 Payne Avenue St Paul MN 55101 | 651-774-9688 | Chassis work-springs- shocks- etc. | Rod Lehn | Also has a shop in Minneapolis | N/A | |
| Carlberg Radiator & A/C Service | 1310 East 66th Street Richfield MN 55423 | 612-866-5107 | Radiator work including cores | Rod Lehn | N/A | ||
| Tank Re-nu of Minnesota | 6390 Carlson Drive Eden Prairie MN 55346 | 952-937-0557 | gas tanks | Rod Lehn | N/A | ||
| McDonald Battery Company | 2948 Rice Street Little Canada MN 55113 | 651-484-7944 | Batteries | Rod Lehn | Cash & carry at a discount to Buick Club members | *** | |
| Lares Corporation | 855 S Cleveland Cambridge MN 55008 | 800-334-5740 or 763-691-1400 | www.larescorp.com | Remanufactured steering components | Fred Syrdal | Long time friends of the old car hobby | **** |
| Automobile Archives | 870 Aspen Circle Little Canada MN 55113 | 651-484-7944 | Specializing in GM NOS auto parts | Rod Lehn | N/A | ||
| Brighton Auto Electric | 855 S W 3rd Street New Brighton MN 55112 | 651-631-3772 | Rebuilding services: starters- generators-alternators | Rod Lehn | N/A |