uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

seaquester5 · 06-05-2007, 09:35 PM

I am just about to start a frame off on my 72 and had planned on a CPP "Grand Slam " kit to rebuild the frame it includes: spindles, bearings,calipers, 12" rotors,brake hoses, master cyl, prop valve,Power booster, all 4 shocks, inner and outer tie rod ends,custom adj sleeves, all 4 coil springs, upper and lower ball joints,seals, spindle nuts,dust shields and dust caps as well as all necessary hardware for a total of $1299......Now I have read a few threads where some guys are complaining about the products from CPP..........Is it a legitimate beef? should I look elsewhere like ECE and piecemeal the kit.? $1299 is a great price but not if the quality suffers, and with what this build is gonna cost overall,I do not want to p*ss any money away that can be spent better elsewhere, but, by the same token I do not want to have any headaches with poor quality parts. So........... I am relying on the input and experience of those of you who have dealt with CPP for some valid input..........thanx in advance for your help..........Bill

short69 · 06-05-2007, 09:45 PM

sorry I cant recomend anyone else ( because I havnt ever ordered from ece) but I have ordered from CCP and was not too thrilled with it. Most of the stuff I ordered I took a look at and was like "man, I paid a 100 bucks for this"
Another thing that annoyed me was the crap for shipping they have- took like three weeks to get some coil clamps

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-05-2007, 09:51 PM

from what i hear they suck and id probly go with ECE

dave2953 · 06-05-2007, 10:19 PM

I've ordered from them before, and didn't have any problems. Although, from what I've read regarding others' experience with them, I was lucky.

BigMike · 06-05-2007, 10:26 PM

Wow...I have spend close to $6k with them over the last year or more on my truck and my Son's Nova and have only had small issues that were quickly resolved. I have no problems with quality and customer service has always made sure I was taken care of. NOW, I do only live about an hour from them and all of my dealings with them have been me picking the items up, so I cannot comment on shipping.

I have bought lowered springs to disk brake kits and dropped spindles...Power steering conversions and power brake M/C & Boosters...The only issue I really had was they gave me the wrong brake lines so I had to get different ones, but customer service has always been the best.

I know that they have problems, and on another site I frequent there was discussions about it too. But I think for the most part you'll find them to be much better than most.

Mike

BAGGERSOCAL · 06-05-2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

from what i hear they suck and id probly go with ECE

do you have a link to ECE..

mkhutch · 06-05-2007, 10:37 PM

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

ante_up13 · 06-05-2007, 11:13 PM

I bought half my stuff from CPP and half from ECE. The support I got at ECE was excellent. I wish I had gotten everything from them. Stan, Dave and the rest of the crew are very helpful if you get stuck.

Never had problems with CPP parts though. I just prefer ECE.

fastom · 06-06-2007, 12:05 AM

ECE is the best. I have been working with Terry and have spent alot of money in the last year. Great people, THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER HAD. I will not buy from anyone else.

sweet70beast · 06-06-2007, 12:18 AM

My Dad got a front disc brake kit from CCP for his 68 Camaro, It was a huge pain in the ----. They sent the wrong parts and then aruged with us when we called them, he paid extra for drilled rotors they sent regular ones. I was only after he said that he would stop payment on his card were they willing topay the extra money back. They sent a kit alright but we still aren't sure what it fits(or how many different cars). The master and booster fit but the lines were from who knows what so we had to make our own. I will never buy any thing from CCP, because of what my Dad went through.

Sandemonium · 06-06-2007, 12:22 AM

I have bought a lot of parts from CPP in the last year including the Grand Slam Kit, Adjustable Trac Bar, Transmission Mount, Front / Rear Sway Bar Kit, Rear Drop Kit, Rear Disk Brakes.

Everything arrived within a short time after it was ordered. I can't speak to the reliability or function of the parts since my build isn't finished yet.

I did by my Motor Mounts from ECE and they also arrived within a short time after they were ordered.

Hope this helps.....

raiders3581 · 06-06-2007, 12:27 AM

i am using their drop spindle disc brake conversion kit and 5 lug conversion rear axles and have had no problems

**Shock_Me** · 06-06-2007, 06:36 AM

Haven't ordered from CPP yet, but I have installed a couple of Early Classic drop kits and sway bars. Customer support is excellent from these fellas. Terry helps me out quite a bit with any questions I have.

Pete

fatboys69 · 06-06-2007, 07:10 AM

I used the CPP drop kit ( 3/4 springs,swaybars,shocks etc..) and had no problems and the parts are top quality. The kit has been in for about 4 years ( they may have new staff now ), but they were nothing but helpful and proffessional.

70c10 · 06-06-2007, 07:15 AM

CPP now runs a banner ad on this site. I'm not sure if they are a board vendor or not. It's nice to be able to PM the board vendors with questions that come up!

70C10FI · 06-06-2007, 09:40 AM

I ordered a 3/4 drop from CPP. The first shipment was short the front coils and all four shocks. I spoke with them and they were pretty helpful- they said that the front coils ship with the shocks. I told them just to send me the coils and send the shockswhen they get more. They did with no problems, I got the coils 3 days later and the shocks about a week after that. It was not a big deal to me since the truck is STILL at the body shop, but would have been diffrent if it was my DD..

Orange · 06-06-2007, 10:11 AM

For your brake stuff you should check out Mike's Bump and Grind Garage.
http://bumpandgrindgarage.com/

He's a vendor, and I have been dealing with him the past couple of days on a problem I had with some brake issues - super nice guy, and extremely helpful.

User name on here is mbgmike.

DLB

06-05-2007, 09:35 PM	#1
seaquester5 New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: miami fl Posts: 21	uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? I am just about to start a frame off on my 72 and had planned on a CPP "Grand Slam " kit to rebuild the frame it includes: spindles, bearings,calipers, 12" rotors,brake hoses, master cyl, prop valve,Power booster, all 4 shocks, inner and outer tie rod ends,custom adj sleeves, all 4 coil springs, upper and lower ball joints,seals, spindle nuts,dust shields and dust caps as well as all necessary hardware for a total of $1299......Now I have read a few threads where some guys are complaining about the products from CPP..........Is it a legitimate beef? should I look elsewhere like ECE and piecemeal the kit.? $1299 is a great price but not if the quality suffers, and with what this build is gonna cost overall,I do not want to p*ss any money away that can be spent better elsewhere, but, by the same token I do not want to have any headaches with poor quality parts. So........... I am relying on the input and experience of those of you who have dealt with CPP for some valid input..........thanx in advance for your help..........Bill __________________ 1948 Chevrolet 3600 all original perfect restoration 1976 GMC Grand Sierra 250 6 Cyl LWB Stepside All Orig, 49,000 mi 1972 LWB custom Frame off restoration in progress

06-05-2007, 09:45 PM	#2
short69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 88	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? sorry I cant recomend anyone else ( because I havnt ever ordered from ece) but I have ordered from CCP and was not too thrilled with it. Most of the stuff I ordered I took a look at and was like "man, I paid a 100 bucks for this" Another thing that annoyed me was the crap for shipping they have- took like three weeks to get some coil clamps __________________ 69 shorty w/ 67 front clip

06-05-2007, 09:51 PM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? from what i hear they suck and id probly go with ECE __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-05-2007, 10:19 PM	#4
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? I've ordered from them before, and didn't have any problems. Although, from what I've read regarding others' experience with them, I was lucky. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

06-05-2007, 10:26 PM	#5
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? Wow...I have spend close to $6k with them over the last year or more on my truck and my Son's Nova and have only had small issues that were quickly resolved. I have no problems with quality and customer service has always made sure I was taken care of. NOW, I do only live about an hour from them and all of my dealings with them have been me picking the items up, so I cannot comment on shipping. I have bought lowered springs to disk brake kits and dropped spindles...Power steering conversions and power brake M/C & Boosters...The only issue I really had was they gave me the wrong brake lines so I had to get different ones, but customer service has always been the best. I know that they have problems, and on another site I frequent there was discussions about it too. But I think for the most part you'll find them to be much better than most. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

06-05-2007, 10:37 PM	#7
mkhutch Throbbing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 350	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

06-05-2007, 11:13 PM	#8
ante_up13 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Here Posts: 167	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? I bought half my stuff from CPP and half from ECE. The support I got at ECE was excellent. I wish I had gotten everything from them. Stan, Dave and the rest of the crew are very helpful if you get stuck. Never had problems with CPP parts though. I just prefer ECE. __________________ Last edited by ante_up13; 06-05-2007 at 11:17 PM.

06-06-2007, 12:05 AM	#9
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? ECE is the best. I have been working with Terry and have spent alot of money in the last year. Great people, THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER HAD. I will not buy from anyone else.

06-06-2007, 12:18 AM	#10
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? My Dad got a front disc brake kit from CCP for his 68 Camaro, It was a huge pain in the ----. They sent the wrong parts and then aruged with us when we called them, he paid extra for drilled rotors they sent regular ones. I was only after he said that he would stop payment on his card were they willing topay the extra money back. They sent a kit alright but we still aren't sure what it fits(or how many different cars). The master and booster fit but the lines were from who knows what so we had to make our own. I will never buy any thing from CCP, because of what my Dad went through.

06-06-2007, 12:22 AM	#11
Sandemonium Proud owner of a 55.1 AD Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desert Hills, AZ Posts: 460	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? I have bought a lot of parts from CPP in the last year including the Grand Slam Kit, Adjustable Trac Bar, Transmission Mount, Front / Rear Sway Bar Kit, Rear Drop Kit, Rear Disk Brakes. Everything arrived within a short time after it was ordered. I can't speak to the reliability or function of the parts since my build isn't finished yet. I did by my Motor Mounts from ECE and they also arrived within a short time after they were ordered. Hope this helps.....

06-06-2007, 12:27 AM	#12
raiders3581 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pomona ca Posts: 187	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? i am using their drop spindle disc brake conversion kit and 5 lug conversion rear axles and have had no problems __________________ 67 short bed fleetside/1997 c1500 exteded cab/ 2004 accord/87 c10silverado 350 od tbi

06-06-2007, 06:36 AM	#13
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 587	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? Haven't ordered from CPP yet, but I have installed a couple of Early Classic drop kits and sway bars. Customer support is excellent from these fellas. Terry helps me out quite a bit with any questions I have. Pete

06-06-2007, 07:10 AM	#14
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? I used the CPP drop kit ( 3/4 springs,swaybars,shocks etc..) and had no problems and the parts are top quality. The kit has been in for about 4 years ( they may have new staff now ), but they were nothing but helpful and proffessional.

06-06-2007, 07:15 AM	#15
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? CPP now runs a banner ad on this site. I'm not sure if they are a board vendor or not. It's nice to be able to PM the board vendors with questions that come up! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-06-2007, 09:40 AM	#16
70C10FI Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 26	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? I ordered a 3/4 drop from CPP. The first shipment was short the front coils and all four shocks. I spoke with them and they were pretty helpful- they said that the front coils ship with the shocks. I told them just to send me the coils and send the shockswhen they get more. They did with no problems, I got the coils 3 days later and the shocks about a week after that. It was not a big deal to me since the truck is STILL at the body shop, but would have been diffrent if it was my DD.. __________________ 2006 GMC 2500 DMAX- 6" LIFT, 35's ON 22"s 2006 H-D FLHX 2007 GMC ACAIDA (WIFES) 1970 SWB C-10 in progress



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Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: uh oh! CPP parts a problem??? For your brake stuff you should check out Mike's Bump and Grind Garage. http://bumpandgrindgarage.com/ He's a vendor, and I have been dealing with him the past couple of days on a problem I had with some brake issues - super nice guy, and extremely helpful. User name on here is mbgmike. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

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