Classic Caterpillar parts

Martyn: I saw somewhere where FINNING in British Columbia , CANADA had the same deal. I think it was started in Canada first and migrated over there since your CLASSIC PLANT magazine has done so well. seems everytime I pick up my copy I see your name and machines mentioned.
what are you looking for and I can likely find it for you. shipping is not cheap to get over there as I still have those DROTT name plates for you next flight across the Atlantic as it was cheaper for me to fly over with them than it was to ship them.

Martyn, Classic Parts are just aftermarket sold by Cat. I am sure they are sold worldwide as many not so old parts are now discontinued and your only choice is Classic.
Later Bob

Somewhere someone has posted about Classic Parts before. I ask whenever the Parts Counter guy seems to stonewall me on "Vintage" stuff.

It depends on the age of the partsman. Look for the oldest guy there.
You have to remember the parts guys have never taken anything apart so even getting the right parts for new machinery can be a challenge. The more experianced ones will go to the shop and ask for help if they aren't sure what you need.
Later Bob

I have good luck with one of the parts guys at Fabco in Madison WI. He has been there for years, When you tell him what you have it I am not sure, he has always found what I needed. I know there are a few parts guys from Patten that are like that.