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Old 06-02-2010, 07:59 PM
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Made my order on 5/30, got it today, 6/03/10. Really fast shipping considering the holiday weekend.

Thanks, will buy from them again.

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Old 06-09-2010, 11:07 AM
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Finally i got my Mirror Kit today!

And now i know why there was no tracking.

the Tracking Number is totaly wrong.

CP185043727US is the Tracking Number i got the 05/17/10 from Denny this was also the Day he said it was shipped.

The Tracking Number on the Package is CJ164338479US and was send 06/03/10 and there is Tracking avaible from Day one.

So i'm just curious why ive been told it was send if it wasnt until 2 weeks later?

But it doesnt matter now. I have my Mirrors and they are in very good shape like described. Thanks a lot Denny looking foward to make more deals in the Future.A big Thumbs up for Thirdgenranch
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i needed a passenger side headlight bracket for my T/A and denny was right there with the bracket. He was very cooperitive(sp) because i work for fedex and he was trying to send it fedex but it didnt work so he sent it like normal. He was very good and fast shipping will order again.!!!!!!!!
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With the popularity of the third gen cars coming around, we are very lucky to have a guy like DENNY running the type of business he has. Parts are getting harder to find with the quality he has. With the thousands of customers out there, there is bound to be a problem once and while, but with patience and understanding, any problem can be resolved. As for THIRDGEN RANCH they are one of the most respected USED parts shops in the business. I personally have no affiliation with THIRDGEN RANCH, this is just my personal opinion, but i have done business with DENNY and will continue to do business with him as long as i have my camaro. THANKS DENNY!!
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With the popularity of the third gen cars coming around, we are very lucky to have a guy like DENNY running the type of business he has. Parts are getting harder to find with the quality he has. With the thousands of customers out there, there is bound to be a problem once and while, but with patience and understanding, any problem can be resolved. As for THIRDGEN RANCH they are one of the most respected USED parts shops in the business. I personally have no affiliation with THIRDGEN RANCH, this is just my personal opinion, but i have done business with DENNY and will continue to do business with him as long as i have my camaro. THANKS DENNY!!



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Sometimes I feel like my whole car is from Thirdgen ranch...lol. Denny is a good person. Let's get this clear, Thirdgen Ranch is a good place to buy partss from and the owner Denny is a good person to deal with. Just try to be patient with the shipping stuff. It's coming.
Old 06-14-2010, 10:42 PM
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Who has had the latest contact with Denny? I requested the availability of someparts 3 times (05-02-2010, 05-13-2010, and 06-09-2010) with no reply. I had ordered form the past and I got a quick response and I was very satisfied but now Im wondering if he disappeared.
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Who has had the latest contact with Denny? I requested the availability of someparts 3 times (05-02-2010, 05-13-2010, and 06-09-2010) with no reply. I had ordered form the past and I got a quick response and I was very satisfied but now Im wondering if he disappeared.
I was over his house on Sunday. He is alive and parting out cars when I saw him.
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Cool, thanks 86NiteRider for the reply. He contacted me last night so everything is all and well. Thanks agian buddy.
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I received my order from him today. Everthing was in perfect shape.

Will order more items for the project
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch

Originally Posted by 86NiteRider
I was over his house on Sunday. He is alive and parting out cars when I saw him.

Are parts ordered through him and then being sold? I hardly see the site being added with items!

As I said before, TGR is the best spot to buy parts for our cars, best prices, best people.
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fast shipping for me, and part came in great condition.

thanks
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I have been to denny's place directly to purchase a formula hood, transmissions and never had an issue with anything. He even cut up a drive shaft to stick in the tranny so it wouldn't leak on the way home. Of course that was when I lived in Villa Park, IL. Now I am in Milwaukee, (Sucks) WI. And trully hate it. Will be moving shortly and either wil lbe back to IL or Dallas, TX.
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Are parts ordered through him and then being sold? I hardly see the site being added with items!

As I said before, TGR is the best spot to buy parts for our cars, best prices, best people.
He has the parts. Forget updated pics. Denny is anyones best bet to get hard to find parts. I bet my entire 92 came from Denny's over the last 10 years...lol.

Is he the fastest in the world? Probably not. Is he a straight shooter. ABSOLUTLEY!
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I've bought from them several times and everytime went off without a hitch. Oh and the parts I did receive were just as advertised if not better than advertised. I plan to purchase more parts in the future from them as I need and make a big order to save on the shipping charges.
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How are the quality of the reconditioned wheels from thirdgen ranch?
Old 08-09-2010, 10:53 PM
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Check Niteriders page, he has a set I believe.


Also, any sales soon Denny? I am looking hard at those 91-92 wheels, but $200 is too much for me. I had a chance to pickup a set that just needed some long TLC but he seriously sold them or had them seperated for someone in an hour of his craigs posting. Who can pass up on them for $50 though.

Let me know, might pop on em if a sale special comes up.
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I got these from Denny.

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WOW. the bottom set are by far the best set of OEM IROC wheels that Ive seen. How much do they go for?
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Originally Posted by Chevy86 IROC-Z
WOW. the bottom set are by far the best set of OEM IROC wheels that Ive seen. How much do they go for?
Yes, they turn out looking great!!! We sell polished/refinished IROC wheels on our site for $500. Here's a link if you're interested.

http://thirdgenranch.com/-strse-724/...nch/Detail.bok
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch

got my package finally last week.

Shipping company lost it, Denny got another one out quick. Took two months to get my stuff but the pulled parts were 100% good gear. The window triangle seals were not cracked and still flexable.

Will buy from again. Over and Over.

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got my package finally last week.

Shipping company lost it, Denny got another one out quick. Took two months to get my stuff but the pulled parts were 100% good gear. The window triangle seals were not cracked and still flexable.

Will buy from again. Over and Over.

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Sorry about that!!! Unfortunately, packages shipped out of the country can sometimes be an adventure. We don't have too many problems but it definitely does happen. I've got a friend whose in-laws live in Canada and they ship them packages all the time. He says at least 25% of the packages either don't show up or show up with items missing. There's probably some customs agent fixing up his car with your parts.
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Re: Thirdgen Ranch

Originally Posted by 86NiteRider
Sometimes I feel like my whole car is from Thirdgen ranch...lol. Denny is a good person. Let's get this clear, Thirdgen Ranch is a good place to buy partss from and the owner Denny is a good person to deal with. Just try to be patient with the shipping stuff. It's coming.
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Denny has always stood behind his transactions. Whether its been fast shipping, or making it right if something was discovered after the deal was done.

I have 2 fenders, a hood, and quite a few other parts on my car that I bought from Denny.
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I just ordered some seats that were described as very poor condition but working. I planned on recovering etc to begin with. Will let know the results when they come in. The upholstery shop will decide how bad they are. They are top notch and seem to be very open and honest. Answered all questions I had and then some. As for ordering these seats I emailed him twice that day and got two answers that were to the point. Paid with paypal and they can delay by two to three days. Everything seems to be going smooth so far. He did take the ad for the seats off the site so it seems just time to finish getting them ready for shipment.
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Up date on seat order. Ordered on the 24th received tracking on 26th. Good tracking on his site and better on UPS site. Expected delivery on 31st. Wow! That is fast. Now for a reasonable assessment of condition when they arrive.
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He is a straight shooter, I have bought many things from him and he always arranges a time that I can pick the items up from his house. And, he usually has what I am looking for. Thanks Denny!
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I bought a car from him in January, over the internet. There were some items which werent mentioned prior to purchase, perhaps due to limitations whenever purchasing over the web. However, when I asked him about it later on down the road, he was happy to compensate me. He did not have to do that but he is willing to work with you in order to keep you happy.

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My seats came in yesterday as per UPS. They claimed to have damaged them. I still want them. They are still better than described. I would put them at fair to good with the provision that a persom is expecting to recover them. All hardware is good with the exception of the cracked handle that UPS claims to have done. I was told that it was there. Not good condition. The handle is repairable. Overall all I feel that these Recaro seats were a bargain and better condition than was stated. Obviously I am very pleased and will be ordering from him again in the future.
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I got a set of impossible-to find red armrests in mint condition for a great price, delivered to Pennsyltucky in a week and a half. You can't do it much better that that...Thanks Denny, we'll do business again, I'm sure!!!
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i am still waiting for reply from denny for over a month
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Just placed a second order with thirdgen ranch yesterday for a set of charcoal seat belts, very good service will be doing business with them yet again

11/5, placed another order for taillight blackout's and MAF sensor

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I bought a maf for my car over a year ago from Denny, he wasn't fast with getting it out to me , and I got a little concerned, but it arrived in great condition. It sounds to me like all that is needed is a bit of patience. I don't mind if I have to wait for good products at a great price.
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Patience is a virtue
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