Classic Performance Products VS. Early Classics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JHickson6 · 07-21-2002, 02:43 PM

Who is better and for what reason? Any problems with either company? Quality of products? Installation ease? Let me know before I spend a lot of money with either company.

JHickson6

69mychevy · 07-21-2002, 02:55 PM

sorry i havn't done any business with either of those but i got another question how do u post a poll?

SCOTI · 07-21-2002, 05:23 PM

I've purchased products from both w/good results & no complaints.

jnelson · 07-21-2002, 06:32 PM

I got early classic 4/6 drop kit. The staff was really great to work with and the parts are awsome. I plan on doing alot more with them

mikej71 · 07-21-2002, 07:21 PM

I got my drop kit from Classic Performance. The quality is good, but I got stuck with a long backorder (over a month) that they didn't mention when I was ordering it. Also, I talked to 2 different people on the phone, and all they knew about their products was what was written in the description.
That may be the case everywhere, though.

Low69CST · 07-21-2002, 07:32 PM

I've never ordered from Classic Performance, but I've spent alot of time on their website. I don't like the look of their products. Their design doesn't look good to me. I have ordered many parts from Early Classic. Their design and fit is the best I have ever seen. Their common pieces like poly gas tanks and trim pieces are just like the ones all the other vendors get and have some of the same fit problems. But their suspension pieces are top notch. The slide together just like you wish all parts did.

Chevyc10! · 07-21-2002, 07:58 PM

I used the 4/5 kit from early classic...nothing but kudos from me. Great service and grade A parts.

70 Jimmy · 07-21-2002, 08:02 PM

You get what you pay for with Early Classics. If my budget was tighter (If that's possible) I'd go with CPP though.

Project1970 · 07-21-2002, 08:13 PM

Only thing I've gotten from either one is my drop kit from ECE. 2.5" drop spindles and disc conversion for the front, 4" drop leaves for the back. Everything fit perfectly and still works great to this day, three years later. Still handles and brakes great - I honestly think it corners flatter than our '97 Mercedes (though it doesn't necessarily stick as well) and I don't even have any rollbars. Absolutely awesome and you can't beat the service, either.

Alexis · 07-21-2002, 08:32 PM

I'm with Early Classic. There a small shop, if you got a problem they want you to call them and they dont care how many time you call them over and over. plus they've held parts for me for a long time without any problems, they even opened a box for some sheet metal and made sure it wasnt dented(they have that problem with shipping company).

CPP great company, another no BS company. they stand by there product and if you got a problem they are so willing to help you.

But since i've been at there shop and talk to the guys at Early classic i know i am a customer that is proud to say i bought from them and there pruducts were build right.

Early Classic 100% for me

XXL · 07-21-2002, 09:22 PM

I've bought from both. ECE was courteous, knowledgeable, and fast. They got me what I needed... and in one instance, got me out of a pinch with a much needed part by yanking it off one of their trucks in the yard.

As for CPP, I've got mixed feelings about them. They have a wide selection, and they seem to be knowledgeable, but their courtesy didn't seem to leave a lasting impression. Also, after I had to modify their notch kit to work with ECE's long track bar, I sent them a couple of pics, and an explanation of what needed to be done. I suggested they make these changes to their kit since others would surely run into the same problems I did. Their response was that they weren't going to change the kit so that somebody else's part would work with it. Pretty chicken-feces if you ask me... especially since they don't offer a comparable track bar, which is critical to big drops, which is the whole point of needing the notch kit in the first place.

My 3 cents (I gave you a little extra

),

Kenneth

Don Smith · 07-21-2002, 09:51 PM

Early Classics gets my vote, knowledgeable people, and great service.

>X< · 07-22-2002, 12:51 AM

before i decided to build a 4x when i was about to buy their 4/6 drop kit with shock relocators and all, i prob spent about 3 hours on he phone with them a week, theyanswered all my dumb questions, everybody that works there droves a 67-72 and they were chosen by Classic Truskc mag to build hteir project 68, but i've never heard anything bad about the other company, there prob the two best in my opinion

PICKMUP · 07-22-2002, 08:01 PM

You will save money with CPP! and their products are first class. Early Classic makes you buy too many things in their packages, that you don't need or want...They have really gone "Hollywood" since they got some magazines articles! My experience.

**Tim Christian** · 07-22-2002, 09:53 PM

I have tried both and EARLY CLASSIC is the only way to go!

Blue68 · 07-23-2002, 12:07 AM

Early Classic is Excellent! I've never dealt with CPP. I've spent my fair share with the Early Classic guys and even a good bit of time on the phone with them shooting the bull about these trucks and various engine combos, suspension mods and cooling ideas. Bought brake components to go with my 75 front-end swap. These guys are hotrodders that try to provide an easy way out as well with their complete kits.

Keep in mind they don't make all the parts they sell even though they try to verify the quality. I've had issues with some of the company's parts they sell (bought elsewhere), but never with ECE.

View Poll Results: Who Should I Buy From
Classic Performance Products	1	6.67%
Early Classics Enterprises	14	93.33%
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07-21-2002, 02:43 PM	#1
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Classic Performance Products VS. Early Classics Who is better and for what reason? Any problems with either company? Quality of products? Installation ease? Let me know before I spend a lot of money with either company. JHickson6 __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

07-21-2002, 02:55 PM	#2
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	sorry i havn't done any business with either of those but i got another question how do u post a poll? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

07-21-2002, 05:23 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	I've purchased products from both w/good results & no complaints. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-21-2002, 06:32 PM	#4
jnelson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: jacksonville fl. Posts: 56	early classic's I got early classic 4/6 drop kit. The staff was really great to work with and the parts are awsome. I plan on doing alot more with them __________________ looking for a new project

07-21-2002, 07:21 PM	#5
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	I got my drop kit from Classic Performance. The quality is good, but I got stuck with a long backorder (over a month) that they didn't mention when I was ordering it. Also, I talked to 2 different people on the phone, and all they knew about their products was what was written in the description. That may be the case everywhere, though. __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350

07-21-2002, 07:32 PM	#6
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I've never ordered from Classic Performance, but I've spent alot of time on their website. I don't like the look of their products. Their design doesn't look good to me. I have ordered many parts from Early Classic. Their design and fit is the best I have ever seen. Their common pieces like poly gas tanks and trim pieces are just like the ones all the other vendors get and have some of the same fit problems. But their suspension pieces are top notch. The slide together just like you wish all parts did. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-21-2002, 07:58 PM	#7
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	Early Classic I used the 4/5 kit from early classic...nothing but kudos from me. Great service and grade A parts. __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

07-21-2002, 08:02 PM	#8
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	You get what you pay for with Early Classics. If my budget was tighter (If that's possible) I'd go with CPP though. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

07-21-2002, 08:13 PM	#9
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Only thing I've gotten from either one is my drop kit from ECE. 2.5" drop spindles and disc conversion for the front, 4" drop leaves for the back. Everything fit perfectly and still works great to this day, three years later. Still handles and brakes great - I honestly think it corners flatter than our '97 Mercedes (though it doesn't necessarily stick as well) and I don't even have any rollbars. Absolutely awesome and you can't beat the service, either. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-21-2002, 08:32 PM	#10
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I'm with Early Classic. There a small shop, if you got a problem they want you to call them and they dont care how many time you call them over and over. plus they've held parts for me for a long time without any problems, they even opened a box for some sheet metal and made sure it wasnt dented(they have that problem with shipping company). CPP great company, another no BS company. they stand by there product and if you got a problem they are so willing to help you. But since i've been at there shop and talk to the guys at Early classic i know i am a customer that is proud to say i bought from them and there pruducts were build right. Early Classic 100% for me

07-21-2002, 09:22 PM	#11
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	I've bought from both. ECE was courteous, knowledgeable, and fast. They got me what I needed... and in one instance, got me out of a pinch with a much needed part by yanking it off one of their trucks in the yard. As for CPP, I've got mixed feelings about them. They have a wide selection, and they seem to be knowledgeable, but their courtesy didn't seem to leave a lasting impression. Also, after I had to modify their notch kit to work with ECE's long track bar, I sent them a couple of pics, and an explanation of what needed to be done. I suggested they make these changes to their kit since others would surely run into the same problems I did. Their response was that they weren't going to change the kit so that somebody else's part would work with it. Pretty chicken-feces if you ask me... especially since they don't offer a comparable track bar, which is critical to big drops, which is the whole point of needing the notch kit in the first place. My 3 cents (I gave you a little extra ), Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

07-21-2002, 09:51 PM	#12
Don Smith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hampton, Ga, USA Posts: 217	Early Classics gets my vote, knowledgeable people, and great service. __________________ 68 Short Stepside, 350, quadrajet, 700r4, 3:73 posi, power front discs, HEI, Factory Air, Tilt, Tach, accelerator cable instead of rod, sway bar. 96 Impala SS 97 Monte Carlo

07-22-2002, 12:51 AM	#13
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	before i decided to build a 4x when i was about to buy their 4/6 drop kit with shock relocators and all, i prob spent about 3 hours on he phone with them a week, theyanswered all my dumb questions, everybody that works there droves a 67-72 and they were chosen by Classic Truskc mag to build hteir project 68, but i've never heard anything bad about the other company, there prob the two best in my opinion __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

07-22-2002, 08:01 PM	#14
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,144	You will save money with CPP! and their products are first class. Early Classic makes you buy too many things in their packages, that you don't need or want...They have really gone "Hollywood" since they got some magazines articles! My experience. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170



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07-22-2002, 09:53 PM	#15
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I have tried both and EARLY CLASSIC is the only way to go!

07-23-2002, 12:07 AM	#16
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Early Classic is Excellent! I've never dealt with CPP. I've spent my fair share with the Early Classic guys and even a good bit of time on the phone with them shooting the bull about these trucks and various engine combos, suspension mods and cooling ideas. Bought brake components to go with my 75 front-end swap. These guys are hotrodders that try to provide an easy way out as well with their complete kits. Keep in mind they don't make all the parts they sell even though they try to verify the quality. I've had issues with some of the company's parts they sell (bought elsewhere), but never with ECE. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

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