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69GMCLonghorn · 01-26-2017, 03:13 PM

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??

Ekliptix · 01-26-2017, 03:27 PM

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.

cmg96 · 01-26-2017, 03:43 PM

I just bought a disc brake conversion yesterday. I worked with Mark. It has been a great experience thus far.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-26-2017, 03:54 PM

Honestly, they're one of those places that doesn't need to advertise and they know it...

**lolife99** · 01-26-2017, 04:11 PM

Great company, great products, and top of the line customer service!

**Speedracer39** · 01-26-2017, 04:39 PM

Just received a set of drop spindles from them

69GMCLonghorn · 01-26-2017, 04:50 PM

Great to know they're still good!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-26-2017, 04:53 PM

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.

Ekliptix · 01-26-2017, 04:54 PM

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.

Hook'em · 01-26-2017, 06:19 PM

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.

cmg96 · 01-26-2017, 06:54 PM

Hook'em - You ever come down this way? I am in oak hill area out in alcohol alley.

C10Nick · 02-25-2020, 02:58 PM

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
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notsolo · 02-25-2020, 04:00 PM

Don't know your part #...5 x 5 (5 lug 5" across) would not be 6 lug....

**LockDoc** · 02-25-2020, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10Nick

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

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

72dave · 02-26-2020, 06:33 PM

I just went to their website a couple days ago and saw that they were no longer in business. A total surprise.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-26-2020, 10:33 PM

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.

01-26-2017, 03:13 PM	#1
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	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??

01-26-2017, 03:27 PM	#2
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 683	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. __________________ 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
cmg96 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: austin, tx Posts: 115	Re: Early Classic Enterprises I just bought a disc brake conversion yesterday. I worked with Mark. It has been a great experience thus far. __________________ . . . . 1969 GMC 1500 - looooooooong bed If it's not broke, then I haven't touched it yet. CMG96 = 69GMC

01-26-2017, 03:54 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Early Classic Enterprises Honestly, they're one of those places that doesn't need to advertise and they know it... __________________ 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!

01-26-2017, 04:11 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Early Classic Enterprises Great company, great products, and top of the line customer service! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-26-2017, 04:39 PM	#6
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 596	Re: Early Classic Enterprises Just received a set of drop spindles from them

01-26-2017, 04:50 PM	#7
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Early Classic Enterprises Great to know they're still good!

01-26-2017, 04:53 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	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. __________________ 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!

01-26-2017, 04:54 PM	#9
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 683	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. __________________ 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
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	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. __________________ Hook'em

01-26-2017, 06:54 PM	#11
cmg96 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: austin, tx Posts: 115	Re: Early Classic Enterprises Hook'em - You ever come down this way? I am in oak hill area out in alcohol alley. __________________ . . . . 1969 GMC 1500 - looooooooong bed If it's not broke, then I haven't touched it yet. CMG96 = 69GMC

02-25-2020, 02:58 PM	#12
C10Nick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Fullerton CA Posts: 4	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
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Early Classic Enterprises Don't know your part #...5 x 5 (5 lug 5" across) would not be 6 lug.... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

02-26-2020, 06:33 PM	#15
72dave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: lincoln ca Posts: 1	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.

02-26-2020, 10:33 PM	#16
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	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. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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