Re: [FWDLK] Mitchell Motor parts

[Jim Pristelski <ajp002@xxxxxxx>]

Hi to everyone,

I also had a less than satisfactory experience with Frank Mitchell.  He
claimed to have an NOS rear taillight lens for a 1961 Chrysler.  When I
received it, not only was there a lack of original packaging, but the lens
had numerous hairline scratches typical of a used lens.  It was a nice lens,
but most definitely not NOS.  As many people have said, if you are going to
deal with them, use a credit card so that you can dispute the merchandise
and get a refund through your credit card (if you want to put up with this
kind of trouble!).

On the other hand, I have dealt with them for low priced items such as
seals, gaskets, etc, since there is not a lot to lose, and I don't think
that they sell used gaskets!   But it is strictly buyer beware (or worse!)
with this organization.  Jim

----- Original Message -----
From: Forward Look Frank
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 8:47 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Mitchell Motor parts


Hello All,
             Mitchell is the same guy that went from Ohio to Georgia. I only
deal with him when he's the only guy that has the part and it better be a
rare item if I do. Be advised whatever he says is NOS is hardly ever NOS. I
have heard of him being a "crook" as far back as the early eighties. One
story I know of is when he bought a NOS '71 'cuda grille for $100 from a guy
at a show and marked it up to $400 at the same show that very day! I've
never been completely screwed by him but, I can say I've definitely been
overcharged and he hasn't been honest about the condition of the parts I
bought from him. Just my two cents.
Take Care,
Frank