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Low68 · 07-09-2003, 07:08 PM

Hey for you guys with aftermarket hoods, have you had problems with fit? I know fenders only fit right 1% of the time right out of the box, but what about the hoods? Thanks
Low68

Mudder · 07-10-2003, 04:27 AM

My cowl hood doesn't fit to my expectations.................Oh well!

OhioDan · 07-10-2003, 05:53 AM

I'm not real thrilled with the fit of my cowl hood either.

**Tim Christian** · 07-10-2003, 08:22 AM

Did you guys buy Goodmark or Tri-Plus?

Jwill41 · 07-10-2003, 08:35 AM

I am not sure what brand mine is but I bought it from GMCPaul. It fits very well.

Mixup · 07-10-2003, 09:01 AM

I bought mine from Tuckers in Las Vegas. They told me is was a Goodmark. When I got it home I couldn't find the Goodmark name on it anywhere. I called Jerry the owner and he told me it was a Goodmark and thats all he sells. So I don't know what brand it is because I thought Goodmark stamped the name on theirs. Anyway it fits pretty good. If I spend some more time adjusting I could get it good enough.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-10-2003, 09:27 AM

Mine fits good, could be a bit better but I'm happy

Tuck · 07-10-2003, 09:33 AM

I bought mine and it came in a goodmark box but is stamped triplus. Fit great.

72MARIO · 07-11-2003, 03:43 PM

Tri Plus. It sucked ! I took it back

71Chev · 07-11-2003, 03:56 PM

My Hood is a triplus, it's the same hood as a goodmark. You can guess where I got it. Took me all of 20 minutes to have it on and aligned. Fits better than my original.

**PICKMUP** · 07-12-2003, 04:27 AM

Goodmark, Triplus, Counterpart are all the same. There is only one factory stamping these...and like any repop part you have to make them fit!!!

Blue4x4 · 07-12-2003, 08:34 AM

I had lots of problems with the goodmark cowl hood, doors and fenders. After spending all that money I ended up buying old doors. I would never buy Goodmark products again. I would have been better off buying beat up Junk at a junk yard and repairing it. Good luck.

Dean23 · 07-12-2003, 01:04 PM

my cowl is a good mark and it fits quite well.

frost89434 · 07-12-2003, 04:30 PM

I had the same problem as blue4x4. And I would have to say the same thing. I will never waste my time and money on new sheetmetal again.

Richard Dobson · 07-22-2003, 01:44 PM

Mine fits like crap. I don't know if it's the hood, the truck or what. I have a Tri Plus hood. I have tried everything but putting it on "Naked". My last resort will be having the frame checked for damage, then installing the parts I have already installed, a 67 radiator support (also a tri plus piece) then measure in a cross pattern from the cowl mounting screws to the screws on the top of the radiator support (to check for squareness) then reinstalling the fenders, grill etc. to see it if it at last will fit. Mine leaves a gap between the bottom of the hood and the top of the grill in the middle at the front. Also there is a gap between the fenders and the hood on the top front. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Mudder · 07-22-2003, 01:48 PM

Sounds a lot like mine. Three body men worked on mine all afternoon and finally gave up. Most don't notice but I do so I know others notice too that know what they are looking at.

sider68 · 07-22-2003, 04:03 PM

GMC PAUL AND CHRISTAIN,S...Any comeback?What is the TRUE story behind Goodmark,Triplus..Fein Cheng and whomever else sells repro parts.Please let us know!!!!

71Chev · 07-22-2003, 04:20 PM

Triplus makes Goodmark 67-72 Cowl Hoods. They are just in a Goodmark labeled box.

Les
@GMCPauls

sider68 · 07-22-2003, 04:42 PM

Shouldn,t Goodmark be stamped on it somewhere?Doesn,t a Goodmark product cost more than Tri Plus?I was under impression that anything that Goodmark sold was licenced to be as close to an original GM product or made from original tooling.

**PICKMUP** · 07-22-2003, 07:12 PM

Sider68 I would help you with that, but I guess you don't believe me...You only wanted answer from GMC P & Ch...The same answer I gave up a couple posts earlier!

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 07-22-2003, 08:15 PM

I have noticed in our restorations lately the last 6 67-8 cowlhoods is a little bowed in the center and the passenger door is wider at the rear post on the reproduction parts, the next load should be corrected they tell me. GM has no control over aftermarket parts quality,only the manafacturer controls the quality on GM restoration parts i.e. TRI PLUS.

Injected68LS1 · 07-23-2003, 01:15 AM

My goodmark cowl hood fits great. Really no complaints here.

Richard Dobson · 07-23-2003, 10:23 AM

I am trying to put a 68 front end with the cowl hood on a 71 C10 with a 67 tri plus radiator support. Would I be better off staying with the 71 front end with a Cowl hood for it, are the cowl hoods and radiator supports for 71-72's better as far as fit-up goes? I like the 67-67 a lot, it looks more streamlined to me.

**PICKMUP** · 07-23-2003, 11:44 AM

Look at this so far. Seven say they are good to great and seven say they are bad to terrible. How is that possible? I have found they are not perfect, but they are very good and really look cool.
One of the problems we are having with repro parts, is the "installers". Plain & simple, some guys can't get them lined up, if they need adjustment. It is not just a bolt on and drive away job.
Good body people are doing very good with these parts but "painters" are complaining. "painters" are specialists in sand & shoot and can't do much body work. Check out your painter and find out if he can do good bodywork or just paint jobs.

Low68 · 07-23-2003, 12:24 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys. I haven't decided yet if I am going to get one. I would be putting it on myself if I did.
Low68

07-09-2003, 07:08 PM	#1
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	aftermarket hoods Hey for you guys with aftermarket hoods, have you had problems with fit? I know fenders only fit right 1% of the time right out of the box, but what about the hoods? Thanks Low68 __________________ Build Thread

07-10-2003, 05:53 AM	#3
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	I'm not real thrilled with the fit of my cowl hood either. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

07-10-2003, 08:35 AM	#5
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I am not sure what brand mine is but I bought it from GMCPaul. It fits very well. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

07-10-2003, 09:01 AM	#6
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	I bought mine from Tuckers in Las Vegas. They told me is was a Goodmark. When I got it home I couldn't find the Goodmark name on it anywhere. I called Jerry the owner and he told me it was a Goodmark and thats all he sells. So I don't know what brand it is because I thought Goodmark stamped the name on theirs. Anyway it fits pretty good. If I spend some more time adjusting I could get it good enough. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

07-10-2003, 09:27 AM	#7
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,193	Mine fits good, could be a bit better but I'm happy __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-10-2003, 04:27 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	My cowl hood doesn't fit to my expectations.................Oh well!

07-10-2003, 08:22 AM	#4
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Did you guys buy Goodmark or Tri-Plus?

07-10-2003, 09:33 AM	#8
Tuck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: pell city,AL Posts: 263	I bought mine and it came in a goodmark box but is stamped triplus. Fit great.

07-11-2003, 03:43 PM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Tri Plus. It sucked ! I took it back __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-11-2003, 03:56 PM	#10
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	My Hood is a triplus, it's the same hood as a goodmark. You can guess where I got it. Took me all of 20 minutes to have it on and aligned. Fits better than my original. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

07-12-2003, 04:27 AM	#11
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	All The Same!!! Goodmark, Triplus, Counterpart are all the same. There is only one factory stamping these...and like any repop part you have to make them fit!!! Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

07-12-2003, 08:34 AM	#12
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Aftermarket hood I had lots of problems with the goodmark cowl hood, doors and fenders. After spending all that money I ended up buying old doors. I would never buy Goodmark products again. I would have been better off buying beat up Junk at a junk yard and repairing it. Good luck.

07-12-2003, 01:04 PM	#13
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	my cowl is a good mark and it fits quite well. __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

07-12-2003, 04:30 PM	#14
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	I had the same problem as blue4x4. And I would have to say the same thing. I will never waste my time and money on new sheetmetal again. __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

07-22-2003, 01:44 PM	#15
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Cowl Hood Mine fits like crap. I don't know if it's the hood, the truck or what. I have a Tri Plus hood. I have tried everything but putting it on "Naked". My last resort will be having the frame checked for damage, then installing the parts I have already installed, a 67 radiator support (also a tri plus piece) then measure in a cross pattern from the cowl mounting screws to the screws on the top of the radiator support (to check for squareness) then reinstalling the fenders, grill etc. to see it if it at last will fit. Mine leaves a gap between the bottom of the hood and the top of the grill in the middle at the front. Also there is a gap between the fenders and the hood on the top front. Any help will be greatly appreciated. __________________ Richard Dobson



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07-22-2003, 01:48 PM	#16
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Sounds a lot like mine. Three body men worked on mine all afternoon and finally gave up. Most don't notice but I do so I know others notice too that know what they are looking at.

07-22-2003, 04:03 PM	#17
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	GMC PAUL AND CHRISTAIN,S...Any comeback?What is the TRUE story behind Goodmark,Triplus..Fein Cheng and whomever else sells repro parts.Please let us know!!!!

07-22-2003, 04:20 PM	#18
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Triplus makes Goodmark 67-72 Cowl Hoods. They are just in a Goodmark labeled box. Les @GMCPauls __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

07-22-2003, 04:42 PM	#19
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	Shouldn,t Goodmark be stamped on it somewhere?Doesn,t a Goodmark product cost more than Tri Plus?I was under impression that anything that Goodmark sold was licenced to be as close to an original GM product or made from original tooling.

07-22-2003, 07:12 PM	#20
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Sider68 I would help you with that, but I guess you don't believe me...You only wanted answer from GMC P & Ch...The same answer I gave up a couple posts earlier! __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

07-22-2003, 08:15 PM	#21
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	I have noticed in our restorations lately the last 6 67-8 cowlhoods is a little bowed in the center and the passenger door is wider at the rear post on the reproduction parts, the next load should be corrected they tell me. GM has no control over aftermarket parts quality,only the manafacturer controls the quality on GM restoration parts i.e. TRI PLUS. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

07-23-2003, 01:15 AM	#22
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	My goodmark cowl hood fits great. Really no complaints here. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

07-23-2003, 10:23 AM	#23
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Cowl Hoods I am trying to put a 68 front end with the cowl hood on a 71 C10 with a 67 tri plus radiator support. Would I be better off staying with the 71 front end with a Cowl hood for it, are the cowl hoods and radiator supports for 71-72's better as far as fit-up goes? I like the 67-67 a lot, it looks more streamlined to me. __________________ Richard Dobson

07-23-2003, 11:44 AM	#24
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Good or Bad??? Look at this so far. Seven say they are good to great and seven say they are bad to terrible. How is that possible? I have found they are not perfect, but they are very good and really look cool. One of the problems we are having with repro parts, is the "installers". Plain & simple, some guys can't get them lined up, if they need adjustment. It is not just a bolt on and drive away job. Good body people are doing very good with these parts but "painters" are complaining. "painters" are specialists in sand & shoot and can't do much body work. Check out your painter and find out if he can do good bodywork or just paint jobs. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

07-23-2003, 12:24 PM	#25
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Thanks for all the replies guys. I haven't decided yet if I am going to get one. I would be putting it on myself if I did. Low68 __________________ Build Thread

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