"Driver Quality"....
 

So what condition is a part in, if it is described as "Driver Quality"?

Some of the parts I see listed as DQ, are in worse condition than the one I want to replace.

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Why are you replacing parts? Is it to restore the truck, or because the parts do not function correctly? I'm thinking when someone says a part is driver quality, they are giving you a heads up that it will never do for a show truck.

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I agree, I think some people don't mind driving junk? :lol:

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Its a subjective black hole, unless its crusty enough for someone to think they can get more using the work "patina".

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I agree with you Tim...very subjective!

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I have a '72 that the outer grill has 3 or 4 dings and the inner has a couple pieces broke out of it. Kid in my neighborhood hits a deer with his '71 and takes out his front end. I give him mine thinking I will just buy a "nicer" one for my truck.

Come to find out that some guys "really nice driver quality" grills are about as bad as the kids with deer hair all over it.... Quess I will order myself an aftermarket grill assembly.

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I sell a ton of parts. The words,, "really nice" and "driver quality" have never come to mind as a combination on anything I have sold. I have used the phrase "shop truck" sometimes when describing parts.

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To me, driver quality means it will have some blemishes but will fill the whole left behind from a trashed one. Aftermarket in many peoples minds is not the same as OEM driver quality in fit and function.

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Fred, I have seen many of your posts for selling parts and trucks....you are a straight shooter!

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To me "driver quality" is just an acknowledgement that it's definitely not show quality. Beauty (or "driver quality") is in the eye of the beholder.

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Anytime existing appearance comes into the buying decision on a used part, get pictures, then ask questons why the seller rates it as "X" condition if additional clarification is needed.

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Drive quality is like that girl you knew who....

I should not even bother. It's in between junk and nice. Lol

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To me, "driver quality" means "it will function and look like it's from a 'daily driver' vehicle."

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daily driver is the vehicle you put the part on, not the part. When a part is called driver quality it means it's not perfect, doesn't look new, it's not for use on a restoration or a show vehicle. It can range from a flaw to beats a blank. It's up to the buyer to decide if the part meets their needs or not. I named my '67 ground-up project "Driver Quality". Although I am completely building the truck with all mechanicals new or rebuilt and everything functioning, it won't be a pristine garage queen. It won't scream money. It will be a used old truck that looks good and its fun to drive. All sheet metal is used OEM. It may never get a shiny paint job.

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LOL...Thanks Tim :)

Was really talking about the descriptions people add to used parts.

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Words mean nothing, everyone has a different opinion as to what terms mean. Pictures. I would never buy/sell a part without some.

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Thanks, I do the best i can. I NEVER want to be accused of misrepresenting my parts. If anyone wants some good laughs sometimes, you should read the descriptions on some of the old trucks I sell. I definatly rag on them if they need it.