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Old 07-07-2004, 12:49 AM
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What do you thing of Van Steel?
Are their parts NCRS correct?
Are their prices low?
How's their shipping?
Customer service?
quality?
Old 07-07-2004, 01:37 AM
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Van Steel is the best.

"Low prices" and "quality" do not go together when dealing with vette parts.

You get what you pay for and Van Steel delivers quality.

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Old 07-07-2004, 02:40 AM
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I've said it several times and I'll say it again, I hold Van Steel in high regard. Very good products and top notch service. Talk to Dan-he's the man. I've spent several thousand dollars with them and am very happy. As for NCRS, I couldn't say, but I don't really care either.
Old 07-07-2004, 08:16 AM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (79VetteMike)

Their honesty and integrity are top notch, as is the quality of their work.
Oh, they are NICE people too!!!
Old 07-07-2004, 08:58 AM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (SpyRacing)

One of the best vendors on the forum. All you need is Van Steel and the TLD-Corvette
Old 07-07-2004, 09:09 AM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (SpyRacing)

OUTSTANDING! Dan knows the meaning of Customer Service!
Old 07-07-2004, 09:27 AM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (SpyRacing)

Van Steel did a beautiful job on my trailing arms. They also were very patient answering several install questions. I don't think you can go wrong using them. The quality of their work is first rate, and their prices are competitive.

Purchase their Suspension Video, it is very helpful.

As to NCRS, my car is a driver and is not NCRS correct. For example, I had the Trailing Arms powder coated rather than an NCRS quality paint, I wanted longevity vs "correctness". I'm sure they can build your parts to NCRS specification.


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Old 07-07-2004, 10:11 AM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (SpyRacing)

Dan Vansteel is the best. Dan has very good quality products, I purchased a complete rear end and trailing arms from him. Their was no shipping charge. He also can answer any questions you have. He runs a group sale for forum members ,and you can save even more money. You can always find cheaper but you you will never find better than Dan Vansteel .
Old 07-07-2004, 10:26 AM
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Van Steel is an excellent vendor & their products are very high quality. I had their high performance suspension package put into our 74.
Old 07-07-2004, 10:28 AM
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Probably the best vendor experience I've had.

Steve
Old 07-07-2004, 10:48 AM
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Met Dan at Bloominton Gold this year. Great guy, awsome products.
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Old 07-07-2004, 10:49 AM
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Very good rep here on the forum. Bought into the group purchase of some Bilstiens, great price and product. Not sure if his stuff is NCRS spec.
Old 07-07-2004, 11:03 AM
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Really good parts and definitely the best customer service!
Old 07-07-2004, 11:42 AM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (Sigforty)

Really good parts and definitely the best customer service!
Great people to deal with!
Old 07-07-2004, 11:52 AM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (SpyRacing)

What can I add that already hasn't been said?

I purchased all the suspension parts for my Pace Car from Vansteel. You won't find a more customer service oriented company and group of people than Vansteel!

Old 07-07-2004, 11:55 AM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (Chris@VetteFinders)

We don't like Van Steel do we???
Old 07-07-2004, 12:59 PM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (SpyRacing)

Van Steel provides excellent customer serivce with superior products. Dan is extremely knowledgeable. For my '80 model, I purchased halfshafts, Spicer U-joints and their heavy duty straps. I'm satisfied with the price. Dan gave me free shipping since I was a forum member. And everything was delivered right on time.

If you do business with Van Steel, you'll be glad you did.

Old Black Chevy/Travis :flag

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Old 07-07-2004, 01:17 PM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (SpyRacing)

I got many components on my '68 from Van Steel - including driveshaft, half shafts, traling arms, wheel bearings, differential rebuild at Van Steel and so far I haven't had any issues with any of their products!!! AAA+++ Vendor!!
Old 07-07-2004, 01:54 PM
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VanSteel sucks ... just kidding

Nothing but good things to say (and have heard).


Old 07-07-2004, 03:46 PM
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Default Re: Opinions on Van Steel? (NHvette)

Thank you to everyone. We try very hard to do our best and help out others the best we can. You guys here are great. This is absolutely the best section on the forum. Thanks again.

Dan


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