The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-23-2006, 11:33 PM   #1
PICKMUP
"Trucks with Class"
 
PICKMUP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA
Posts: 8,158
Would you buy one of these?

Not sure this goes here or Review section, but it is a new problem from our friends (?) overseas. When every other industry is trying to make product improvements---these things show up in a big shipment. We are going backwards.
Rear wheel tubs: look at the severe wrinkling in the corners. We had some problems in the past, but NEVER this bad.
I thought you should be warned, before buying this part...ask about bad stampings before you order/buy. I am probably stuck with a bunch of them, because it costs too much to return...if they would even take them back.
Attached Images
  
PICKMUP is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2006, 11:55 PM   #2
bskylerj
Account Suspended
 
bskylerj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
Posts: 1,001
Re: Would you buy one of these?

That sucks for you to have to eat those Frank. You would think they could work with you if you sent photos instead of shipping returning them.
bskylerj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 12:20 AM   #3
trkklr77
Account Suspended
 
trkklr77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be
Posts: 775
Re: Would you buy one of these?

are those stock sizes or extra deep oe style??? im not picky and will need bigger than stock.
trkklr77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 06:31 AM   #4
special-K
Special Order

 
special-K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,851
Re: Would you buy one of these?

I like replacement parts that need less work than the piece I`m replacing.That is just sub-standard for anywhere in the world.My cheapo BBQ is made better than that!
__________________
"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed"

GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project)
GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling)
Tim

"Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman"

R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~
special-K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 08:12 AM   #5
ronh72c10
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 978
Re: Would you buy one of these?

There's always people who need them for daily drivers, offer them to people for a deal and think you'll have no problem getting rid of them.

Ron
__________________
72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work)
72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4
72 Chevy C20 Suburban
38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside)
67 Pontiac Parisienne
55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner)
My Youtube channel with Video Updates!
ronh72c10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 08:30 AM   #6
Orange
Licensed to Thrill!
 
Orange's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Northwest, GA
Posts: 1,673
Re: Would you buy one of these?

Quote:
Originally Posted by ronh72c10 View Post
There's always people who need them for daily drivers, offer them to people for a deal and think you'll have no problem getting rid of them.

Ron
I agree.
In response to the original question of the post title, "Would you buy one of these?":
Not for my finished truck that is a "show/driver".
But like Ron said, if I had a worker/driver that needed them, and you offered them at near your cost, just a little over, sure, I'd pick a set up. Sometimes cheap will work - and if they are gonna get beat up anyhow, why not.
__________________
1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange.
Krue's excellent FAQ Index.
Orange is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 09:08 AM   #7
67ChevyRedneck
Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
 
67ChevyRedneck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 23,090
Re: Would you buy one of these?

Maybe it's one that's been returned by 10 different people or has been sitting in a warehouse for 10 years... at least I hope... I sure don't want quality going backwards!!!
__________________
Jesse James
1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73
1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc
1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken!
2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71
2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd
2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo
2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride
American Born, Country by the Grace of God
1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild!
My 1967 C-10 Build Thread
My Vintage Air A/C Install
Project "On a Dime"
Trying my hand at Home Renovation!
1965 Mustang Modifications!
67ChevyRedneck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 10:45 AM   #8
special-K
Special Order

 
special-K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,851
Re: Would you buy one of these?

Something like that should not pass any quality control.Evidently,quality control doesn`t exist at that company.I wouldn`t want my name on a product like that.They should take it back,n/c,and apologize for jambing you up.This is busuness to business.That would be the last business I`d do with them,if they don`t get straight with you on it.
I`ve never seen one that needed replaced except to restore a bed to pretty.I wouldn`t go through the effort of changing one on a driver to end up with that.Bondo won`t hold up with real truck use.In a work truck,why replace them just to beat them up again,which will be easier with repro stampings.It`s just worthless sheetmetal,I`d be pizzed.
__________________
"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed"

GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project)
GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling)
Tim

"Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman"

R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~
special-K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 02:48 PM   #9
PICKMUP
"Trucks with Class"
 
PICKMUP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA
Posts: 8,158
Re: Would you buy one of these?

These are fresh new housings, not old or returned. This is the first time they have come individually boxed, rather than in bulk quantities. Nice boxes-bad parts. I opened the first two for display and then just quit and put them all out in storage. We can't sell crap like this!
I do not know how we are ever going to get these overseas parts cleaned up. Some of the same problems & complaints have been going on for years!
PICKMUP is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 03:04 PM   #10
Yukon Jack
Post Whore
 
Yukon Jack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
Posts: 12,686
Re: Would you buy one of these?

That's unbelieveable - took me a minute to even see that they were actually even tubs. It's sad you have to eat an order like that!
__________________
1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift
1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile
2012 Kawasaki Concours 14
Yukon Jack is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 03:37 PM   #11
BarryB
Senior Member
 
BarryB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Blountville, Tn.
Posts: 3,904
Re: Would you buy one of these?

So sad, but i agree with a couple of the others on here. Maybe you can regain some of your money by selling to people for their work trucks.
BarryB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 03:54 PM   #12
Orange
Licensed to Thrill!
 
Orange's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Northwest, GA
Posts: 1,673
Re: Would you buy one of these?

Quote:
Originally Posted by special-K View Post
Something like that should not pass any quality control.Evidently,quality control doesn`t exist at that company.I wouldn`t want my name on a product like that.They should take it back,n/c,and apologize for jambing you up.This is busuness to business.That would be the last business I`d do with them,if they don`t get straight with you on it.
I`ve never seen one that needed replaced except to restore a bed to pretty.I wouldn`t go through the effort of changing one on a driver to end up with that.Bondo won`t hold up with real truck use.In a work truck,why replace them just to beat them up again,which will be easier with repro stampings.It`s just worthless sheetmetal,I`d be pizzed.
My angle was if the current ones weren't rusted out or something perhaps...
__________________
1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange.
Krue's excellent FAQ Index.
Orange is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 05:02 PM   #13
LUV2XCLR8
The LuvShack Garage
 
LUV2XCLR8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
Posts: 30,468
Re: Would you buy one of these?

Quote:
Originally Posted by ronh72c10 View Post
There's always people who need them for daily drivers, offer them to
people for a deal and think you'll have no problem getting rid of them.

Ron
x2 They look alot better than the ones in my 2wd

*Pic is before I cleaned all the crap out of it when I got it.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers"
The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer
Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop
Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500
Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 08-24-2006 at 05:03 PM.
LUV2XCLR8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 07:54 PM   #14
roj2323
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 985
Re: Would you buy one of these?

in a word "no"
i wouldn't buy them. obviously there is a serious problem with they're stamping machine or stamps, i would call and screem and yell untill something happens. there is really no excuse for what they shipped you. the only way i can see you marketing these is cutting them up and selling them as patch panels.

ondrew
roj2323 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2006, 09:41 PM   #15
Sweet72
Registered User
 
Sweet72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,534
Re: Would you buy one of these?

Sell them to guys who would like to "Tub" their ride. Looks like the inboard crinkled part could be cut off and the good part welded to an orig set of wheel tubs. I bought a set of floor pans from LMC that were wrinkled like that and sent 'em back at my own cost.
__________________
'72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

Last edited by Sweet72; 08-24-2006 at 09:42 PM.
Sweet72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2006, 08:18 AM   #16
special-K
Special Order

 
special-K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,851
Re: Would you buy one of these?

Quote:
Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8 View Post
x2 They look alot better than the ones in my 2wd

*Pic is before I cleaned all the crap out of it when I got it.
I`d weld a patch before going through the work to change that just to put one in with more wrinkles that w.Bush`s forehead.
__________________
"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed"

GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project)
GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling)
Tim

"Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman"

R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~
special-K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2006, 10:50 AM   #17
MrGoodpliers
Registered User
 
MrGoodpliers's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Gainesville, Georgia
Posts: 704
Re: Would you buy one of these?

Wow, that's as ugly as a sack full of bootyholes! Sorry you got the shaft... Chalk another up to the Originals in the "original or repo?" debate.
__________________
We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...
MrGoodpliers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2006, 10:58 AM   #18
72Levi
Active Member
 
72Levi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: sa tx
Posts: 851
Re: Would you buy one of these?

I know you got those overseas but from where? China?
__________________
1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum
2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew
2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car
2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!
72Levi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2006, 11:43 AM   #19
SoCal71K20
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Lemon Grove, California
Posts: 152
Re: Would you buy one of these?

Answer to question-No. It's hard to feel sorry for anyone who gets stuck buying cheap fuggin overseas crap to replace U.S. made original parts. As long as the overseas cheapie companies are making money don't ever expect quality to be in parts description. I guess that is what it comes down to- less made here and everything else comes from overseas. The walmart attitude. it would be good to see machine shops and factories reopen making quality parts again here in U.S. Probably just a dream though. Good luck.
SoCal71K20 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2006, 10:55 PM   #20
special-K
Special Order

 
special-K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,851
Re: Would you buy one of these?

All stamped steel reproduction body parts are made overseas,to the best of my knowledge.Unlike you,SoCal71K20,I feel sorry for everybody.
__________________
"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed"

GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project)
GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling)
Tim

"Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman"

R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~
special-K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2006, 11:38 PM   #21
CG
BlahBlahBlah
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wa.
Posts: 20,021
Re: Would you buy one of these?

Hmmm maybe its a conspirancy and those over seas guys are going to try to sell patch panels for those.
CG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2006, 08:33 PM   #22
ADay73
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 11
Re: Would you buy one of these?

does anyone know anyone who offers extended OEM inner bed fenders for bigger tires (mini-tubbed)? Thanks for the help.
ADay73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2006, 08:40 PM   #23
lilpup69chevy
67-72 parts finder
 
lilpup69chevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: southeast mo
Posts: 788
Re: Would you buy one of these?

now see why you should buy american??? but man i hate to see that guy that sucks they came like that they need to get there sh*t together
lilpup69chevy is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:58 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com