I've been purchasing from Ralph Roberts for about four years now. I started because, He's close and answers the phone, He always checks inventory- even for small parts, he will ship via USPS to my PO Box which is significantly cheaper and faster - typically ONE DAY.
Ralph has never charged me "Handling Costs". That adds up quick to $$$ Ralph is OLD SCHOOL, just call him and ask him ""How you doing today Ralph".
Ralph is always friendly and He knows practically every part on a TRI-5, and personally owns several original TRI-5s
Recently I ordered several sets of brake and clutch pedal parts, bushings, springs, rubber parts, all small parts, not much of a sale. Ralph cheerfully placed my order that morning and I received them the next day in my PO Box. I don't recall the exact shipping prices, But it was only a few Bucks.
He are a few prices I copied from him web site list to compare to ChevyNuts list.
Yes, his data base is,, somewhat difficult. But, Doing biz with Ralph has been a real treat. A few of us drove up to see his place in Brush Prairie, a nice drive. He was pleased to see us and spent time looking at or cars and looking up info for us. I should have taken pics of his place. A step back into time, both in service and his office - a real treat.
T1308 1956 Hood Bar w/Installation Kit (461) 197.55
3721987 1956 Hood Bar Extension, Left Hand 88.64
3721988 1956 Hood Bar Extension, Right Hand 89.49
K-238 1956 Hood Bird (J-24) 94.53
Ralph Roberts Classic Chevy
http://www.56chevy.com/maincat.htm