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Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 01-31-2008, 04:12 AM

Couldn't resist the temptation of getting a hood for my car (an f-word model that shall remain nameless

). No doubt the quaility carries over throughout the entire product line. It was the 2" all steel, cowl induction.

Here are my findings...

Jon is a very professional guy and his service was great!!!

The hood arrived in a timely matter.

It was packaged well, and survived the trip from NJ unscaved.

The quaility of the piece is like OEM. I have not installed mine yet but I have a friend that also purchased the very same hood and I had the pleasure of helping him with the install and the fit and finish was top notch. I have had experience with fiberglass hoods and can tell you that most times it will cost at least as much as the hood in body work to even get it to look half way decent. This is why I choose steel.

I can post pics if you guys would like.

Thanks Jon!!!!

Jamie

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-31-2008, 01:15 PM

Jon is a great guy, I had the pleasure of meeting him at Brothers.
I have also dealt with him and found Tri Pro to be great to deal with.

JayG · 02-01-2008, 09:36 AM

I won a Tri-Pro cowl hood for my '67 at the Norwood meet! Perfect!
The shop up the street, that painted it for me, said it was the best made aftermarket hood he'd ever seen. Lots of support and bracing. Fit just right! The guy's built a lot of trucks over the years. I have not personally talk to anyone at Tri-Pro, but they gotta be good folks to support our board like they do. Thanks again Tri Pro!!

***Liz*** · 02-01-2008, 10:35 AM

Jon is a great guy. Jamie I gotta say this was way cool of you to post.

jb4short · 02-01-2008, 09:10 PM

Thanks all! We've met some really great people on this board and I know we'll continue to.

Everyone that we have bought parts from or sold parts to have been real stand-up people.

Zumo · 02-02-2008, 10:56 AM

Jay, man your truck looks awesome. Now you need to update your avatar.

redneckgirl · 02-02-2008, 12:33 PM

We too purchased a hood from Tri-pro, although we decided to take an afternoon and go pick it up, not have it shipped. EVERYONE was awesome. It was a very, very nice experience, and he even took the time to give us a little tour of his operation. The hood was an awesome fit, and I couldn't be happier. I would HIGHLY recommend Jon & Tri-Pro for any replacement panel they offer.

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pugs · 02-03-2008, 03:12 PM

I just called and talked to Jon this afternoon and ordered a few repair panels, he had to ck on a few things and had one of his employees called me back in a timely fashion

jb4short · 02-03-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pugs

I just called and talked to Jon this afternoon and ordered a few repair panels, he had to ck on a few things and had one of his employees called me back in a timely fashion

Dale, I hope TJ explained why I didn't call you back myself. My wife called in a panic because we were having an ice storm here around my house (Work is 40 miles south of where I live and it was just raining there) and she lost power and phone. They decided to close her office and she didn't dare drive so I had to go get her.

pugs · 02-04-2008, 02:19 AM

not a problem, i understand family issues, we all have them just glad it want anything real serious or anyone got hurt. just let me know when the one part gets back in stock, of course its one i really needed but thats life i guess i can start cleaning up on the back section of the frame and get the old 235/trans out awhile. maybe one of these days i can talk to my buddy, who has a 71 lwb he picked up for his shop truck, and we will take a ride out to ck out your shop

01-31-2008, 04:12 AM	#1
Jamie @ Doug Thorley Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corona, Ca. Posts: 102	Tri-pro automotive Couldn't resist the temptation of getting a hood for my car (an f-word model that shall remain nameless). No doubt the quaility carries over throughout the entire product line. It was the 2" all steel, cowl induction. Here are my findings... Jon is a very professional guy and his service was great!!! The hood arrived in a timely matter. It was packaged well, and survived the trip from NJ unscaved. The quaility of the piece is like OEM. I have not installed mine yet but I have a friend that also purchased the very same hood and I had the pleasure of helping him with the install and the fit and finish was top notch. I have had experience with fiberglass hoods and can tell you that most times it will cost at least as much as the hood in body work to even get it to look half way decent. This is why I choose steel. I can post pics if you guys would like. Thanks Jon!!!! Jamie

01-31-2008, 01:15 PM	#2
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Tri-pro automotive Jon is a great guy, I had the pleasure of meeting him at Brothers. I have also dealt with him and found Tri Pro to be great to deal with. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-01-2008, 09:36 AM	#3
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: Tri-pro automotive I won a Tri-Pro cowl hood for my '67 at the Norwood meet! Perfect! The shop up the street, that painted it for me, said it was the best made aftermarket hood he'd ever seen. Lots of support and bracing. Fit just right! The guy's built a lot of trucks over the years. I have not personally talk to anyone at Tri-Pro, but they gotta be good folks to support our board like they do. Thanks again Tri Pro!! Attached Images __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

02-01-2008, 10:35 AM	#4
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Tri-pro automotive Jon is a great guy. Jamie I gotta say this was way cool of you to post.

02-01-2008, 09:10 PM	#5
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-pro automotive Thanks all! We've met some really great people on this board and I know we'll continue to. Everyone that we have bought parts from or sold parts to have been real stand-up people.

02-02-2008, 10:56 AM	#6
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Tri-pro automotive Jay, man your truck looks awesome. Now you need to update your avatar. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

02-02-2008, 12:33 PM	#7
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: Tri-pro automotive We too purchased a hood from Tri-pro, although we decided to take an afternoon and go pick it up, not have it shipped. EVERYONE was awesome. It was a very, very nice experience, and he even took the time to give us a little tour of his operation. The hood was an awesome fit, and I couldn't be happier. I would HIGHLY recommend Jon & Tri-Pro for any replacement panel they offer. __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

02-03-2008, 03:12 PM	#8
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: Tri-pro automotive I just called and talked to Jon this afternoon and ordered a few repair panels, he had to ck on a few things and had one of his employees called me back in a timely fashion __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

02-04-2008, 02:19 AM	#10
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: Tri-pro automotive not a problem, i understand family issues, we all have them just glad it want anything real serious or anyone got hurt. just let me know when the one part gets back in stock, of course its one i really needed but thats life i guess i can start cleaning up on the back section of the frame and get the old 235/trans out awhile. maybe one of these days i can talk to my buddy, who has a 71 lwb he picked up for his shop truck, and we will take a ride out to ck out your shop __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...



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