Quality of Classic Parts of America doors

[burb1085]

Has anybody used or know of someone who has used these doors from Classic Parts of America? I have not seen a lot of complaints on their products. They say they are 77-91 "foreign" doors. I don't know how worried I should be about buying parts that are foreign made. I guess if all the gaps fit tight and it's not made of 22 gauge steel, I can deal with them being made in another country. Thanks .

[rs74]

I can't tell you anything about that companies parts but everyone I have ever talked to says that aftermarket doesn't fit very well. I try to find the factory parts if possible from the salvage yard.

[wraprail]

Originally Posted by burb1085

Has anybody used or know of someone who has used these doors from Classic Parts of America? I have not seen a lot of complaints on their products. They say they are 77-91 "foreign" doors. I don't know how worried I should be about buying parts that are foreign made. I guess if all the gaps fit tight and it's not made of 22 gauge steel, I can deal with them being made in another country. Thanks .

As long as that other country isn't
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you should be ok.

[tylerd4]

I havent bought doors from them for my 76 but I did buy some bedsides. Honestly the more I looked at them, the more i realized how much work they needed to make them straight. That seems to be the running theme with about any body part you get from the aftermarket. I also havent bolted them on yet so I dont know how they will line up either.

[S10Fan]

If they're "Foreign", they're Chinese.

A friend of mine, 40 year body man, says the factory stuff (in the 70's-80's) was much to write home about either. Keep in mind, we're building trucks not BMW's.

[kevinr1970]

What other country would they be coming from?
As a readily available part, I don't think anyone sells GM parts anymore?
If they do, expect to pay 3-4x what the "Foreign" parts cost.

There is a guy locally advertising on CL a pair of NOS GM fenders for a 73-80. He wants $485 EACH for them, and I think $100 for a same vintage used hood.
He has been advertising them for probably two years though?

Originally Posted by wraprail

As long as that other country isn't
C
H
I
N
A
you should be ok.

[wraprail]

Originally Posted by kevinr1970

What other country would they be coming from?
As a readily available part, I don't think anyone sells GM parts anymore?
If they do, expect to pay 3-4x what the "Foreign" parts cost.

There is a guy locally advertising on CL a pair of NOS GM fenders for a 73-80. He wants $485 EACH for them, and I think $100 for a same vintage used hood.
He has been advertising them for probably two years though?

Taiwan?
Malaysia?
Maybe even good ole Beanville?

Hey what about that AMD (auto metal direct)? I see them on the tv car programs all the time. They talk like they are Made in the USA.
Are they?
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[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by wraprail

Hey what about that AMD (auto metal direct)? I see them on the tv car programs all the time. They talk like they are Made in the USA.
Are they?
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A friend bought some AMD items for his 67 Chevelle, the parts were awesome, factory like thickness and fit perfectly.

[dsanc754]

Originally Posted by wraprail

Taiwan?
Malaysia?
Maybe even good ole Beanville?


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Beanville, Vermont?
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[wraprail]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

A friend bought some AMD items for his 67 Chevelle, the parts were awesome, factory like thickness and fit perfectly.

They have a full line of GM Truck body and trim parts.
https://www.autometaldirect.com/
Now someone needs to place an order.



[QUOTE=dsanc754;6105919]Beanville, Vermont?

You been there!~!!!!
Love Vermont in the winter!

[cory d]

these doors fit crappy enough already

[wraprail]

With a name like CLASSIC PARTS OF AMERICA... Where would you expect their parts to be made? AMERICA?
Sad part is that company CEO is probley Chinese. He should be tarred and feathered

[dieseldawg142]

Originally Posted by wraprail

With a name like CLASSIC PARTS OF AMERICA... Where would you expect their parts to be made? AMERICA?
Sad part is that company CEO is probley Chinese. He should be tarred and feathered

yeah, tell me about it, ordered AMERICAN RACING rims for wife's envoy. with a name like AMERICAN RACING, you'd figure they would be made in AMERICA. was sorely disappointed when we picked up the truck & found this


"PURE QUALITY"?? PURE SUCK!

[Nin92]

Most of your Re-pops will come from Taiwan. I will say that any after market panel will require some finessing to get it to fit right.