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ItsRandy · 07-30-2011, 06:20 PM

When you ask how the sheet metal they sell fits you get the same answer, "it fits great, like OEM" or something to that effect. I doubt you will ever hear, "well...it's a bit of a crap shoot" or "you would be better off getting it from a wrecking yard", (in other words, don't buy any sheet metal from me because what I have is junk). I have been told "we don't sell sheet metal right now because the stuff we were getting doesn't fit worth a sh*t". I may not have been told that if they had what I was looking for on a shelf in their warehouse, regardless of quality.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-30-2011, 07:33 PM

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I have triplus fenders and doors.. They are ill fitting at best!

Read my post above. Nobody's are perfect, but they are the best out there. Even GM is ill fitting. Yes even when the trucks were new. Now you have 40 plus years of age adding to the complications, adding to the fact that most people expect better lines than the factory did on the assembly line.

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When you ask how the sheet metal they sell fits you get the same answer, "it fits great, like OEM" or something to that effect. I doubt you will ever hear, "well...it's a bit of a crap shoot" or "you would be better off getting it from a wrecking yard", (in other words, don't buy any sheet metal from me because what I have is junk). I have been told "we don't sell sheet metal right now because the stuff we were getting doesn't fit worth a sh*t". I may not have been told that if they had what I was looking for on a shelf in their warehouse, regardless of quality.

You never did business with me then.

WES

fastwillie 696969 · 07-30-2011, 09:34 PM

eddie needs to go to the shop talk and check out fab shop video ,it explains Chinese parts vs custom its hilarious
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440826

CC69Rat · 07-31-2011, 07:22 PM

How's this for Chinese made?

(my wife)

(But I know what you guys mean on the fenders, and I agree)

Rochlow · 07-31-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Read my post above. Nobody's are perfect, but they are the best out there. Even GM is ill fitting. Yes even when the trucks were new. Now you have 40 plus years of age adding to the complications, adding to the fact that most people expect better lines than the factory did on the assembly line.

You never did business with me then.

WES

Well after growing up in a body shop and using tons of aftermaket parts these have been the worst fitting by far! I don't expect more than perfect fit but I do expect them to be in the same area...
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bcutt · 07-31-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Read my post above. Nobody's are perfect, but they are the best out there. Even GM is ill fitting. Yes even when the trucks were new. Now you have 40 plus years of age adding to the complications, adding to the fact that most people expect better lines than the factory did on the assembly line.

You never did business with me then.

WES

Hey Wes,

I'm buying from you next time, I can tell you are someone I want to do business with

68gmsee · 07-31-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

How's this for Chinese made?

(my wife)

(But I know what you guys mean on the fenders, and I agree)

Wow! Beautiful young lady. Should be a model...

Nothing against the Chinese/Asian people on this thread. I've known some great Asian people in my lifetime. I'm sure if we were getting crappy parts from another country, the theme would be the same "cheaply made ----- parts."

**special-K** · 08-01-2011, 09:30 AM

I know that Tri-Plus parts are the same gauge as OEM. I agree,you have to ask what brand they are. Don't let a vendor intimidate you. It's like buying tires or (more importantly) beer. It matters who made them.

cleszkie · 08-01-2011, 05:14 PM

Just thought I'd add my recent experience with repop fenders. I tried to locate good OEM but either not straight or rust free enough, or way to expensive. Took a gamble with Counterpart because they claim new, more accurate tooling is being used now to stamp them out. Well, have to say that both the driver and passenger fenders fit pretty darn good with only minor shiming/mounting hole tweaking. To top it off, they both line up very well with the grill shell and inner fenders.

I think a big key to mounting any sheetmetal is to use the original style mounting hardware with tapered, threaded tips and captive washers. With these, the holes don't have to line up exactly. The bolt finds it way and pulls things together while aligning the holes. Just my $.02.

**special-K** · 08-02-2011, 06:56 AM

Good point about the OEM-type bolts.

07-30-2011, 06:20 PM	#26
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: Stupid Cheap Chinese Made Fenders!!!!! When you ask how the sheet metal they sell fits you get the same answer, "it fits great, like OEM" or something to that effect. I doubt you will ever hear, "well...it's a bit of a crap shoot" or "you would be better off getting it from a wrecking yard", (in other words, don't buy any sheet metal from me because what I have is junk). I have been told "we don't sell sheet metal right now because the stuff we were getting doesn't fit worth a sht". I may not have been told that if they had what I was looking for on a shelf in their warehouse, regardless of quality. Last edited by ItsRandy; 07-30-2011 at 06:21 PM. Reason: spelling*

07-30-2011, 09:34 PM	#28
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Stupid Cheap Chinese Made Fenders!!!!! eddie needs to go to the shop talk and check out fab shop video ,it explains Chinese parts vs custom its hilarious http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440826 __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

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08-01-2011, 09:30 AM	#33
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Stupid Cheap Chinese Made Fenders!!!!! I know that Tri-Plus parts are the same gauge as OEM. I agree,you have to ask what brand they are. Don't let a vendor intimidate you. It's like buying tires or (more importantly) beer. It matters who made them. __________________ "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 ~

08-01-2011, 05:14 PM	#34
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Stupid Cheap Chinese Made Fenders!!!!! Just thought I'd add my recent experience with repop fenders. I tried to locate good OEM but either not straight or rust free enough, or way to expensive. Took a gamble with Counterpart because they claim new, more accurate tooling is being used now to stamp them out. Well, have to say that both the driver and passenger fenders fit pretty darn good with only minor shiming/mounting hole tweaking. To top it off, they both line up very well with the grill shell and inner fenders. I think a big key to mounting any sheetmetal is to use the original style mounting hardware with tapered, threaded tips and captive washers. With these, the holes don't have to line up exactly. The bolt finds it way and pulls things together while aligning the holes. Just my $.02.

08-02-2011, 06:56 AM	#35
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Stupid Cheap Chinese Made Fenders!!!!! Good point about the OEM-type bolts. __________________ "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 ~

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