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01-26-2017, 03:13 PM | #1 |
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Early Classic Enterprises
About 10-15 years ago, it seemed like all I saw was advertising for Early Classic Enterprises. The last few years? Nothing... No catalogs in the mail, but their website still seems to be active. I always received great service from them on my last project. Does anybody still use them for parts? Are they still any good??
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01-26-2017, 03:27 PM | #2 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
Yes, if you search ECE on here you'll find a ton of people use their lowering kits, including me. I've never seen an ad from them.
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1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD. |
01-26-2017, 03:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
I just bought a disc brake conversion yesterday. I worked with Mark. It has been a great experience thus far.
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01-26-2017, 03:54 PM | #4 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
Honestly, they're one of those places that doesn't need to advertise and they know it...
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01-26-2017, 04:11 PM | #5 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
Great company, great products, and top of the line customer service!
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01-26-2017, 04:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
Just received a set of drop spindles from them
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01-26-2017, 04:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
Great to know they're still good!
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01-26-2017, 04:53 PM | #8 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
When you place your order, they used to give a shipping discount (NOT free, but a little $ off) to forum members, it's not much, but it's something.
It's heavy stuff, so a little off shipping helps.
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01-26-2017, 04:54 PM | #9 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
The only 3 gripes I will share about ECE are:
1) Their instructions are sub par. Details missing including some torque specs, and part orientation details during install. This was for their 4/6 drop kit. 2) Customer service. I agree they're good and responsive on the phone. My problem came when I sent a 1.5" drop coil set back to exchange them for their 2" drop set, after speaking with ECE to get this approved. I paid $ for 3 day shipping to send them the 1.5" coils including a note explaining the purpose of the exchange for whomever opened the package. After waiting 2 weeks to get my 2" coils back, I called them and found out why I had not received their shipment. Apparently my package had arrived to them 2 weeks earlier but no one at ECE had taken responsibility to handle it and make the exchange. No biggie, but the lack in attention caused a 2 week delay in moving forward with my project. 3) This is getting nit picky but they KYB stocks in their 4/6 drop kit are crap. ECE them selves even said on here, they personally use RideTech shocks. It'd be great if ECE could offer a better stock with their kits even for slightly more $, or confirm they have the proper KYB shock lengths that go along with their springs. Overall, I'm happy I went with ECE. I feel the parts the make themselves are of good quality and their phone support is good.
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1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD. |
01-26-2017, 06:19 PM | #10 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
I've ordered stuff from ECE since 2005, most recently earlier this month. I received a call a couple hours after placing my order about a small part that wouldn't be available for a couple days - wanting to know about holding up the order (caring about how the issue affected me). I really appreciate quick response and customer service.
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01-26-2017, 06:54 PM | #11 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
Hook'em - You ever come down this way? I am in oak hill area out in alcohol alley.
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02-25-2020, 02:58 PM | #12 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
I know this is a super old thread but I’m looking for some help regarding some ece part numbers and since they’re out of business now I’m hoping one if you can help.
I need to confirm the lug pattern on this disc brake conversion. I know it’s 6 lug but I need to determine the spacing. Is it 5.5”? Ece part # 903-6770-DBC6 Posted via Mobile Device |
02-25-2020, 04:00 PM | #13 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
Don't know your part #...5 x 5 (5 lug 5" across) would not be 6 lug....
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02-25-2020, 08:06 PM | #14 | |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
Quote:
notsolo, I think he said 5.5 not 5 x 5. As far as I know all '67- '70 with 6 bolt hubs are 6 x 5.5. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.... LockDoc
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02-26-2020, 06:33 PM | #15 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
I just went to their website a couple days ago and saw that they were no longer in business. A total surprise.
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02-26-2020, 10:33 PM | #16 |
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Re: Early Classic Enterprises
Real bummer. I installed their spindles & leaf springs just last year. On a side, their spindles don't fit as nice as original Their competition (former) probably the same.
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