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4oldcars · 01-06-2015, 12:07 PM

I'm looking for new inner fenders for my 71 and came across an ad in Old Cars Weekly for auto metal direct in Georgia (near me) which speaks highly of them. Before I buy I'd like to know if anyone has had any experience with this company. I know after market parts never fit right. These are $100 each which is cheaper than LMC and I know LMC is foreign made. Any input appreciated.

Bigdav160 · 01-06-2015, 12:09 PM

I've bought plenty of AMD. Nice fitting panels for my CAMARO.

I have no experience with their truck sheet metal.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-06-2015, 12:48 PM

I bought a nearly complete 68-72 bed kit from them. When I started putting it together, the rear cross sill would not fit in the bed side channel because that part of the bedsides had been stamped incorrectly. I got the run around for over 5 months before they finally refunded me $50 per bedside. I'm not sure if they have fixed the stampings or not. That is my only experience with them. Will not deal with them again.....

72bowtiestepper · 01-06-2015, 01:03 PM

Don't know about AMD, but I did buy foreign made L&R inner fenders last year from another vendor. No fitment issues with them....they look fine also...not as heavy gauge as the OEM though. They were around $68 each I believe.

57taskforce · 01-06-2015, 01:17 PM

I've wondered about amd myself. I see them on all of the Saturday/Sunday morning car shows on velocity or a few other channels and like every other product those shows endorse they make them look like gold.

flashed · 01-06-2015, 01:34 PM

I have been happy with the parts I got there ,72 cowl hood ,72 front grill complete ,and a few small items .They had Tri Plus parts when I dealt with them.

leftybass209 · 01-06-2015, 01:59 PM

There is a gap between the quality of OEM, and the quality of AMD panels, but for the most part they are the closest thing you can get to a new OEM panel. Unfortunately 40 years of wear and tear can make even OEM panels fit funny if they aren't from the same vehicle.

4oldcars · 01-07-2015, 10:38 AM

Thanx to all. Appreciate the input.

Possmguts · 01-07-2015, 11:03 AM

In a drunkin stupper one night a couple weeks ago I bought a Goodmark front fender from Summit Racing for 250 bucks..!! It may not even ship till the 15 of this month.. That puppy better fit is all Im saying.

Userone · 01-07-2015, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Possmguts

In a drunkin stupper one night a couple weeks ago I bought a Goodmark front fender from Summit Racing for 250 bucks..!! It may not even ship till the 15 of this month.. That puppy better fit is all Im saying.

I did the same thing with seat covers from them. after 6 weeks of waiting I canceled it. Just say no to drunkin surfin

notchbackgta · 01-07-2015, 02:54 PM

Just an FYI, any AMD part with an "X" in the number is NOT made by AMD.

57taskforce · 01-07-2015, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notchbackgta

Just an FYI, any AMD part with an "X" in the number is NOT made by AMD.

That's very good to know thank you!

4oldcars · 01-08-2015, 11:12 AM

Appreciate the "x" tip. I'll check that. Thanx.

01-06-2015, 12:07 PM	#1
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Auto metal direct I'm looking for new inner fenders for my 71 and came across an ad in Old Cars Weekly for auto metal direct in Georgia (near me) which speaks highly of them. Before I buy I'd like to know if anyone has had any experience with this company. I know after market parts never fit right. These are $100 each which is cheaper than LMC and I know LMC is foreign made. Any input appreciated. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

01-06-2015, 12:09 PM	#2
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Auto metal direct I've bought plenty of AMD. Nice fitting panels for my CAMARO. I have no experience with their truck sheet metal. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

01-06-2015, 12:48 PM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Auto metal direct I bought a nearly complete 68-72 bed kit from them. When I started putting it together, the rear cross sill would not fit in the bed side channel because that part of the bedsides had been stamped incorrectly. I got the run around for over 5 months before they finally refunded me $50 per bedside. I'm not sure if they have fixed the stampings or not. That is my only experience with them. Will not deal with them again..... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-06-2015, 01:03 PM	#4
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Auto metal direct Don't know about AMD, but I did buy foreign made L&R inner fenders last year from another vendor. No fitment issues with them....they look fine also...not as heavy gauge as the OEM though. They were around $68 each I believe.

01-06-2015, 01:17 PM	#5
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,504	Re: Auto metal direct I've wondered about amd myself. I see them on all of the Saturday/Sunday morning car shows on velocity or a few other channels and like every other product those shows endorse they make them look like gold. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

01-06-2015, 01:34 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Auto metal direct I have been happy with the parts I got there ,72 cowl hood ,72 front grill complete ,and a few small items .They had Tri Plus parts when I dealt with them.

01-06-2015, 01:59 PM	#7
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Auto metal direct There is a gap between the quality of OEM, and the quality of AMD panels, but for the most part they are the closest thing you can get to a new OEM panel. Unfortunately 40 years of wear and tear can make even OEM panels fit funny if they aren't from the same vehicle.

01-07-2015, 10:38 AM	#8
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: Auto metal direct Thanx to all. Appreciate the input. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

01-07-2015, 11:03 AM	#9
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: Auto metal direct In a drunkin stupper one night a couple weeks ago I bought a Goodmark front fender from Summit Racing for 250 bucks..!! It may not even ship till the 15 of this month.. That puppy better fit is all Im saying. __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

01-07-2015, 02:54 PM	#11
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: Auto metal direct Just an FYI, any AMD part with an "X" in the number is NOT made by AMD.

01-08-2015, 11:12 AM	#13
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: Auto metal direct Appreciate the "x" tip. I'll check that. Thanx. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

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