Kaiser Willys Auto Supply

Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Willys Auto Parts

Willys Auto Parts

Many American auto manufacturers and suppliers are in financial upset currently, but there are exceptions. Kaiser Willys Auto Supply, an online retailer of Willys parts for Willys Jeeps, has enjoyed growing profits over the past two years and continues to see that trend carrying on. With over 7,000 parts, Kaiser Willys Auto Supply offers one of the most extensive collections of Willys Jeep parts as well as parts for Willys Jeepsters, Willys Trucks and other Willys models built between 1941 and 1971.

From wiper blades to axles and everything in between, parts are either NOS (new old stock) or replacement parts. Also currently in stock are Willys decals, manuals, vintage advertisements and more. Go to: www.kaiserwillys.com.

Tags: Auto, Jeepsters, Kaiser, Parts, retailer, supply Jeep, trucks, Willys

Automotive Suppliers Feel the Pinch

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

Drivetrain parts supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. recently reported a larger than expected quarterly loss due to falling production volumes by major automakers. Shares of the huge parts supplier fell 22 percent in a single day. The net loss came to $112.1 million for the fourth quarter alone, compared with a year-earlier loss of $26.8 million, the company said. Sales of American Axle parts fell 33 percent to $503.0 million.

American Axle has been aggressively laying off and terminating employees over the course of 2008, contributing to a downward economic spiral as consumers pull back on spending due to job loss which then creates more cut-backs in production and more job loss. “There are too many material uncertainties surrounding the economy and our industry,” Chief Financial officer Mike Simonte told analysts and reporters on a conference call.”We don’t know what is going to happen, we are not going to speculate on the outcomes, what we can say is we understand the risks we face,” Simonte said.

Tags: Auto Suppliers, Finance, Parts

Old Cars Brings Other Objects to Life

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008


I thought old car parts will be used in old cars that still require them. It looks like car parts aren’t only good to replace the broken ones. But some old cars have used to create other objects. We have animals, bikes, other cars and birds. I wonder how much one of these babies actually costs if sold. Although not everyone will admit to it, I am sure a lot of people would like to get one of these pieces for their garage.


via The Design Blog

Tags: Art, Cars, design, Parts

General Motors to Sell ACDelco?

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008


The words financial crisis keep popping up in my head for no apparent reason. General Motors wants to sell, sell, sell! It was only a few days ago that we’ve heard about its intention of selling the Hummer. And now we hear that GM is looking into the possibility of selling one of its parts subsidiaries, the ACDelco.

ACDelco has a history of over 100 years of service. It has about 37 product lines and 100,000 different parts to offer to its future clients. Merrill Lynch is handling the sale of ACDelco so go to them if you have the cash to buy it. I’m sure it will help GM get out of their crisis too!

via Press

Tags: ACDelco, GM, Parts