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cam.man67 · 11-30-2010, 10:58 AM

Yesterday at 8:00AM I ordered 2 spring retainers for where the coil spring meets the frame. Total cost: $9.00 apiece, so $18.00. For shipping, standard 5-8 days shipping was going to cost me about $15.00. Ok, so fine. That's more than I wanted to pay shipping-wise, but whatever.

I came in from work at 4:00PM, and get a call from Mike from Early Classic. He saw my order, saw the size of the spring retainers and decided to send them via standard mail, saving me $12.00 and getting them here 3 days sooner. Is that great customer service or what? Needless to say, I was very impressed, and will be using Early Classic in the future.

dmwphoto · 11-30-2010, 11:07 AM

Nothing but great things to say about those guys and their products.
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Alex Hayley · 11-30-2010, 11:09 AM

Yup...they are really good. Stan, at ECE, designed a bent track bar to clear my differential cover.

*Ticker* · 11-30-2010, 11:18 AM

I just recieved their trans crossmember...really a beautiful piece of work and very complete with hardware and good, practical installation instructions.

big_al_71 · 11-30-2010, 11:21 AM

i SPENT THOUSANDS WITH THEM WHEN i REBUILT MY TRUCK NOTHING BUT A GREAT EXPERIENCE.....

OhOneWS6 · 11-30-2010, 11:41 AM

Another vote for ECE. Great guys to deal with.

vin63 · 11-30-2010, 12:03 PM

Yep...I tend to compare my lists of parts I need to order with what ECE sells, so I can order those parts from them because of their service.

50bomb · 11-30-2010, 12:37 PM

WHy are they the only place that sell 6" drop rear coils? "Brothers trucks shop " in corona are not to far from but they only have 5" and same with "Truck shop" in orange. But back to the subject Early Classics is great service.

Jacfourteen · 11-30-2010, 12:54 PM

I've never bought anything from them, but I did call them a few weeks ago for some info on there disc brake conversion. I think I talked to Stan, he was very knowledgeable and friendly. That made up my mind that when I have a little more $$ after the Christmas season, they are who I'm buying from.

pat 70/71 · 11-30-2010, 12:58 PM

Stan/Mark/Jeff don't know mike but if he is with this group of people he's another good one! have ordered thousands of dollars worth of stuff (three trucks) and the customer service is second to non!! trust me on this ! (not just a parts source) friends, try them once and they will take care of you! anytime I need parts for our trucks first call is to stan/mark! in this down economy we need to take care of companies who, take care of us& they do. cheers, Pat

natechevy72 · 11-30-2010, 01:06 PM

I wish they could get a little better shipping rates. I want the 4/6 drop kit but its going to cost about $150 to ship it to Missouri.

flashed · 11-30-2010, 01:10 PM

Are they the ones with the Hidden Hitch ? I have tried to find a supplier on the east coast but without any luck. If they have it I will try them after hearing how good their service is .

oldblue1968chevy · 11-30-2010, 01:40 PM

Great people.

**John Fabris** · 11-30-2010, 02:18 PM

Most of my truck is built with thier parts. Very good people and service!

Cole Trickle · 11-30-2010, 02:24 PM

I couldn't be happier with my ece suspension and brakes...

They treated me like an old friend when I placed my order.

That reminds me I need to call them about headers in the next couple days

Southcity · 11-30-2010, 02:47 PM

My rig is wearing a lot of ECE parts and the crew at ECE continually go above and beyond with their customer service and their quality parts.

96blazr · 11-30-2010, 02:51 PM

GREAT customer service and even better products. ONLY company that'll ever get my money for what they provide........PERIOD!

Anyone reading this who's deciding what to do, go on-line, get their catalog, call them and talk to them. You will NOT be disappointed.

**70cst** · 11-30-2010, 02:55 PM

I bought some springs from Early Classic and worked with Mike. He is a Class act and highly recommended.

Jack_71C10 · 11-30-2010, 03:03 PM

Ordered from them several times. The last time was for a 4/6 drop kit.
One hour after placing the order online I got a call from ece with an updated
info on my order. Didn't expect that. Parts are top quality, customer service
is superb. Highly recommend them.

**lolife99** · 11-30-2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natechevy72

I wish they could get a little better shipping rates. I want the 4/6 drop kit but its going to cost about $150 to ship it to Missouri.

It's not ECE's fault.
Shipping right now is high.
I shipped a 81-87 dash pad, in a light weight box from Missouri to Maryland, and it cost me $75.87.

Shipping heavy boxes from the west coast is expensive.
(still worth it to get ECE parts!)

**70cst** · 11-30-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

It's not ECE's fault.Shipping right now is high.
I shipped a 81-87 dash pad, in a light weight box from Missouri to Maryland, and it cost me $75.87.

Shipping heavy boxes from the west coast is expensive.
(still worth it to get ECE parts!)

Right on... I needed springs like in two days...Mike was out but he called his outlets until he found a set (BB Springs). Shipping was as much as the springs because they came from Ca.

**lolife99** · 11-30-2010, 03:14 PM

Yep,... I use to think "overnight" or "next day" shipping was high,... but I only ship the cheapest rate possible, and it's still crazy.
ECE has always got me the correct parts the first time.

I really wish Stan or Mark would join the board,...

**70cst** · 11-30-2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

I bought some springs from Early Classic and worked with Mike. He is a Class act and highly recommended.

I think it was Stan who I dealt with. Me and my names...

Valhalla · 11-30-2010, 03:59 PM

That's outstanding. Customer service like that will keep customers around for project after project.

72BlckButy · 11-30-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natechevy72

I wish they could get a little better shipping rates. I want the 4/6 drop kit but its going to cost about $150 to ship it to Missouri.

Been there, done that,... it costs to play in this game.

It's all apart of it any more.

As many others have already mentioned.... ECE is the only way to go IMO.

11-30-2010, 10:58 AM	#1
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	experience with Early Classic Yesterday at 8:00AM I ordered 2 spring retainers for where the coil spring meets the frame. Total cost: $9.00 apiece, so $18.00. For shipping, standard 5-8 days shipping was going to cost me about $15.00. Ok, so fine. That's more than I wanted to pay shipping-wise, but whatever. I came in from work at 4:00PM, and get a call from Mike from Early Classic. He saw my order, saw the size of the spring retainers and decided to send them via standard mail, saving me $12.00 and getting them here 3 days sooner. Is that great customer service or what? Needless to say, I was very impressed, and will be using Early Classic in the future. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

11-30-2010, 11:07 AM	#2
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: experience with Early Classic Nothing but great things to say about those guys and their products. Posted via Mobile Device

11-30-2010, 11:09 AM	#3
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: experience with Early Classic Yup...they are really good. Stan, at ECE, designed a bent track bar to clear my differential cover.

11-30-2010, 11:18 AM	#4
Ticker Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,404	Re: experience with Early Classic I just recieved their trans crossmember...really a beautiful piece of work and very complete with hardware and good, practical installation instructions.

11-30-2010, 11:21 AM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: experience with Early Classic i SPENT THOUSANDS WITH THEM WHEN i REBUILT MY TRUCK NOTHING BUT A GREAT EXPERIENCE..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-30-2010, 11:41 AM	#6
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: experience with Early Classic Another vote for ECE. Great guys to deal with. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

11-30-2010, 12:03 PM	#7
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: experience with Early Classic Yep...I tend to compare my lists of parts I need to order with what ECE sells, so I can order those parts from them because of their service. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

11-30-2010, 12:37 PM	#8
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: experience with Early Classic WHy are they the only place that sell 6" drop rear coils? "Brothers trucks shop " in corona are not to far from but they only have 5" and same with "Truck shop" in orange. But back to the subject Early Classics is great service.

11-30-2010, 12:54 PM	#9
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: experience with Early Classic I've never bought anything from them, but I did call them a few weeks ago for some info on there disc brake conversion. I think I talked to Stan, he was very knowledgeable and friendly. That made up my mind that when I have a little more $$ after the Christmas season, they are who I'm buying from. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

11-30-2010, 12:58 PM	#10
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: experience with Early Classic Stan/Mark/Jeff don't know mike but if he is with this group of people he's another good one! have ordered thousands of dollars worth of stuff (three trucks) and the customer service is second to non!! trust me on this ! (not just a parts source) friends, try them once and they will take care of you! anytime I need parts for our trucks first call is to stan/mark! in this down economy we need to take care of companies who, take care of us& they do. cheers, Pat

11-30-2010, 01:06 PM	#11
natechevy72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: fredericktown mo. Posts: 48	Re: experience with Early Classic I wish they could get a little better shipping rates. I want the 4/6 drop kit but its going to cost about $150 to ship it to Missouri.

11-30-2010, 01:10 PM	#12
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: experience with Early Classic Are they the ones with the Hidden Hitch ? I have tried to find a supplier on the east coast but without any luck. If they have it I will try them after hearing how good their service is .

11-30-2010, 01:40 PM	#13
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: experience with Early Classic Great people. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-30-2010, 02:18 PM	#14
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: experience with Early Classic Most of my truck is built with thier parts. Very good people and service! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

11-30-2010, 02:24 PM	#15
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: experience with Early Classic I couldn't be happier with my ece suspension and brakes... They treated me like an old friend when I placed my order. That reminds me I need to call them about headers in the next couple days __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910



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11-30-2010, 02:47 PM	#16
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: experience with Early Classic My rig is wearing a lot of ECE parts and the crew at ECE continually go above and beyond with their customer service and their quality parts. __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

11-30-2010, 02:51 PM	#17
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: experience with Early Classic GREAT customer service and even better products. ONLY company that'll ever get my money for what they provide........PERIOD! Anyone reading this who's deciding what to do, go on-line, get their catalog, call them and talk to them. You will NOT be disappointed. __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

11-30-2010, 02:55 PM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: experience with Early Classic I bought some springs from Early Classic and worked with Mike. He is a Class act and highly recommended. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-30-2010, 03:03 PM	#19
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: experience with Early Classic Ordered from them several times. The last time was for a 4/6 drop kit. One hour after placing the order online I got a call from ece with an updated info on my order. Didn't expect that. Parts are top quality, customer service is superb. Highly recommend them. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.

11-30-2010, 03:14 PM	#22
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: experience with Early Classic Yep,... I use to think "overnight" or "next day" shipping was high,... but I only ship the cheapest rate possible, and it's still crazy. ECE has always got me the correct parts the first time. I really wish Stan or Mark would join the board,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 11-30-2010 at 03:15 PM.

11-30-2010, 03:59 PM	#24
Valhalla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 295	Re: experience with Early Classic That's outstanding. Customer service like that will keep customers around for project after project. __________________ My build thread for Project TiC TaC/Jazzmin Oh Yeahhh Cheap work is never good and good work is never cheap. Lesson = learn to do it all the right way on your own. SqueegeeMan

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