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#26 |
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Re: What are "Counterpart" parts?
I'd like to add a comment. I'd gotten a horn button retainer from classic parts out of Kansas City along with a lot of other items as part of a restoration of my 52 Chevy Pickup. I opened the horn button retainer about 8 to 10 weeks after I received my order. The horn button retainer had a broken clip. This happens. Classic Parts told me they basically have a 30 warranty and I was basically SOL. I called Counterpart Automotive in California and they honored their part and sent me a new one that next afternoon.
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Re: What are "Counterpart" parts?
Reviving this post after receiving something from Vintage Air that was a white labeled part from Counterpart.
The product is very nice, but wasn't expecting this. Last edited by C10forDad; 09-03-2024 at 03:18 PM. |
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Re: What are "Counterpart" parts?
I use the Counterpart ignition switch & tumbler on a 56 pickup I was working on.
I got it all installed & realized you can turn the switch on, off & start with any thing. Screwdriver, any key, or coin. The key would come out with the switch on or off. I took it back to the store & they started bringing out some others from stock just like it. We tried them all & it was the same thing. This was a few years ago so they have probably corrected it by now. George |
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Re: What are "Counterpart" parts?
As 70cst says, it’s hit or miss with the “Counterparts” line.
Unfortunately, all the Repop parts are made outside the US, so the quality is lacking, at best. I like to use Car and Truck shop because their customer service is phenomenal. When I lived in SC, I made about three trips a year to the shop in Concorde NC, and they never questioned whenever I found defective parts. I’ve also had a few parts that I mail ordered, and after a phone all, I had a replacement on the way and was told “just keep the other one”. |
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The few repro parts I have used on my 1970 Blazer resurrection have been Counterpart. Overall, no issues with fit, finish or function. I do strive to use GM parts, but sometimes that is not economically feasible or possible at all.
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Re: What are "Counterpart" parts?
I've personally had good luck with Counterparts, although I've only used a few of them on my truck and a 55 Chevy car. But a good vendor like GMC Pauls or H&H Classic Parts will typically stock only parts that fit and work.
Several years ago H&H stopped stocking some parts (maybe window regulators?) because they were Chinese junk. The owner Herman said he'd rather lose a sale than make a customer unhappy. A real class act! I think it was a South Korean company that finally started making nice ones.
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 09-04-2024 at 05:36 PM. |
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Re: What are "Counterpart" parts?
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! |
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Re: What are "Counterpart" parts?
I believe Classic Parts is a class action parts retailor. I have traded there for many years and have always been satisfied with them. The owner is a truck nut himself & has some fine trucks. His parts are as good as any available. The prices are competitive or lower than some others. That is the dealer that I got the defective ign. switch from. They brought out every one in stock to try & find one that worked.
George Last edited by Wrenchbender Ret; 09-04-2024 at 10:11 PM. |
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I’m glad to see this thread revived.
I have purchased some Counterpart items for my restoration and most seem decent. But, I have recently had concerns about quality parts from online retailers/suppliers. I have been dealing with a stiff/non power brake pedal with all new components with the exception of my OE cast iron brake proportioning valve. It took a while but I finally located an original AC Delco double bail style master cylinder. It was installed with a new shiny out of the box POL Cad/Zinc power brake booster. Long story short I got a bad leaking booster with no vacuum capabilities. Put my OE Bendix booster back on and now I have perfect pedal and functioning power brakes. Money down the drain for pretty and shiney Taiwan/Chinese junk. ![]() POL will never see my business again. And also this from a few years ago. Not all trim parts sold by Mar-K are manufactured by Mar-K. I ordered all the upper and lower tailgate trim and cab divider trim set. Trim and hardware were excellent. Most of Mar-K products are excellent, for instance their early and later year side molding (upper and lower) are made in house. Quality stuff. Tail light bezels on the other hand were Counterpart or some other off brand. When I received them I called with my concern mainly about the inflated price/shipping and indeed they agreed that they were not made in house. I received some compensation for the price and they changed their description of certain trim on their web site. ![]()
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Sam 1972 C10 LWB 2020 Z71 Tahoe Last edited by samkost; 09-05-2024 at 11:04 AM. |
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Re: What are "Counterpart" parts?
I have found that Taiwanese parts are generally better than ChiCom parts. Do not lump the two countries together. It's democracy vs. the heavy hand of Communist Party rule. I'm reminded of the old Soviet Union worker adage: We pretend to work, and they pretend to pay us.
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! |
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