what GM parts should I buy for my "shelf stock"

**gateman** · 09-07-2009, 06:57 AM

Well, being used to 1st gens and 2nd gens, I have learned to scoop up all of the replacement parts I could EVER need... I am quite anal about my GM parts.. When you work work aftermarket crap, you come to respect original GM parts... So PLEASE, everybody post up what has failed, broken or is prone to keep breaking............here is what on my list now>> 2001 WS6
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window motors -both
fiberglass door panel skins
exterior door handles
door mioldings
rear bumper cover
front bumper cover
headlight switch assembly
multiple bronze gear sets for headlights
all weatherstripping
interior door panels
all interior switches
console parts
door emblems
ram air stickers
door handle trim pieces
rear hatch solonoid/ lock assembly
both fenders

I know some of the younger crowd will think I am nuts. But after you spend HOURS to modify aftermarket parts so they might fit, you will understand

**patriot1136** · 09-07-2009, 08:45 AM

good idea, i wish i had the money to keep that kind of stuff stocked. How bout headlight motors?

**patriot1136** · 09-07-2009, 08:46 AM

also, motor mounts and tranny mounts

**Rk ws6** · 09-07-2009, 09:03 AM

BUY A donor car ... its simple

**gateman** · 09-07-2009, 08:13 PM

[QUOTE=Rk ws6;2046983]BUY A donor car ... its simple[/QUOTE
easier said than done, find one damge in the rear..found front damage ... Did
you khow that GM wants $1932 for a real GM steel WS6 hood..keep 'em coming...

**zmg00camaross** · 09-07-2009, 08:30 PM

stock 10 bolts rear ends or buy one 9 inch, i went the 9 inch way, and adjustable slave cylinder for m6,

**pumpkinman** · 09-07-2009, 09:47 PM

dash pads....

**black&gold** · 09-07-2009, 10:20 PM

tail lights chrome flakes wears out dulls them out

**gateman** · 09-08-2009, 03:23 AM

thanks guys, I will keep adding to the list...tail lamp covers is very good idea
as weel as the motor and tranny mounts

..Luckliy my local speed shop gets
about 35 % discount, that's how buy my parts and the best part is that the actual parts are delivered by a Bob Hook Chevy/GMC delivery truck...

**TempleU_WS6** · 09-08-2009, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by gateman

easier said than done, find one damge in the rear..found front damage ... Did
you khow that GM wants $1932 for a real GM steel WS6 hood..keep 'em coming...

The WS6 hoods arnt made of steel.

**blackbirdbrain89** · 09-08-2009, 12:06 PM

no gm wants 2300 for a true ws6 hood... my buddy rkws6 looked it up a few weeks a go... 1900 for the non ws6 style

**Oldgoatherder** · 09-08-2009, 10:09 PM

How about Hub Caps and the Lug nut caps. Those are both plastic and prone to fading and mishandling. I wonder if I should use the term Center Cap instead of hub cap...

What about leather parts that wear, like the steering wheel or the shifter knob? Can those parts last in storage? or will they just dry rot like tires?

Also, what I have read over the years to use the aftermarket window motors from Auto-Zone, because of a life time warranty and a better design.