Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sierragrande71 · 05-29-2007, 09:53 AM

Just wondering if anybody has ever dealt with TriPlus for their sheet metal needs? I'm looking at one of there 2-inch cowl hoods and was wondering about the quality and fitment are they any better than a Goodmark hood? They are manufactured in Taiwan, are all sheet metal companies based overseas? I would like to buy Good Old American Made steel if I could! If anybody could chime in that would be great, Thanks.

ChevyDude · 05-29-2007, 10:18 AM

TRI-PLUS makes all GOODMARKS stuff....call GMC Pauls they will tell you all about it.

rlm316 · 05-29-2007, 10:29 AM

Bought mine from mother truckers. Not mounted yet, but it feels good and solid.

jb4short · 05-29-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

TRI-PLUS makes all GOODMARKS stuff....call GMC Pauls they will tell you all about it.

Tri-Plus makes a LOT of items but not all. Goodmark also sells items from other manufacturers as Tri-Plus doesn't offer everything that they carry.

**kwmech** · 05-29-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sierragrande71

I would like to buy Good Old American Made steel if I could!

Is that possible anymore?

67ChevyRedneck · 05-29-2007, 11:08 AM

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I would like to buy Good Old American Made steel if I could!

Then you would need to hit up swap meets and junkyards because all of the new stuff is made overseas

**Desert Rat** · 05-29-2007, 11:14 AM

There is a company here in Phoenix called Certifit. They have some 67-72 stuff-they are cheap so that may reflect the quality. newhood for my s-10 $49 new fenders were about $35 each. I am not sure if they have cowl hoods and such...might be worth checking into? might be cheap junk?

jb4short · 05-29-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

There is a company here in Phoenix called Certifit. They have some 67-72 stuff-they are cheap so that may reflect the quality. newhood for my s-10 $49 new fenders were about $35 each. I am not sure if they have cowl hoods and such...might be worth checking into? might be cheap junk?

Certi-Fit is "Ostler International" out of Salt Lake City, UT. They're a national distribution company for crash parts and are not involved in manufacturing at all. On very common panels (cab corners, upper wheel arches, and rocker panels) there are normally three to five manufacturers: Golden Legion, CH Legion, Tong Yang, Tri-Plus and Tabco. The more specialized the panel the fewer manufacturers will bother tooling it.

mrein3 · 05-29-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

There is a company here in Phoenix called Certifit. They have some 67-72 stuff-they are cheap so that may reflect the quality. newhood for my s-10 $49 new fenders were about $35 each. I am not sure if they have cowl hoods and such...might be worth checking into? might be cheap junk?

I've heard body guys refer to them as "Sortafit".

A co-worker bought a Certafit hood for his Tracer (Mercury Escort). It had waves in it in less than 1 year. The metal seemed to me to be quite a bit thinner than the factory hood on my Escort. I guess that is why it is cheaper.

**Desert Rat** · 05-29-2007, 01:50 PM

Dunno, my fenders seem pretty nice but the later model stuff is thinner anyhow. i also put a fender on a 94 Nissan pickup for a co worker and it fit good. I haven't installed my S-10 parts yet but for the price i don't mind slotting some holes if need be....it's only a S-10

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-29-2007, 04:29 PM

Nuthing fits as well as OE and NOS anyways, close maybe, but not as well, I mean nuthing

Musclerodz · 05-29-2007, 04:39 PM

I am not totally in love with NOS as I have had to tweak those to fit as well. Usually NOS panels were seconds to the factory line and to top that most NOS panels available today that are around were made on tooling that was worn and tolerances not as good as when the vehicles were rolling off the line. Not saying NOS isn't junk by anymeans. What I am saying is I have seen some aftermarket stuff fit as good and some a lot worse. From what I can tell, Tri-Plus parts are some of the better parts out there. I can see paying stupid money for NOS that is not being reproduced yet, but as a rule, I won't pay more than 50% of what i can buy it aftermarket for unless the panel being made is pure crap.

Mike

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-29-2007, 04:50 PM

I have had customers come in to my shop wanting to buy an aftermarket fender, because they couldn't get the NOS one to fit. Tri-plus is IMO the best reproduction company, that is why we are almost exclusively Tri-plus. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

SHORTBEDBOB · 05-29-2007, 05:10 PM

I got my 67 front fenders from TriPlus. Picked them up at there warehouse in N.J. They seem to be of good Quality. John there ia a great guy he took the time to show me around his place. The thicknes of the fenders seems to be as oem but I did not mike them. Would buy from them again.
BoB

**jaros44sr** · 05-29-2007, 06:15 PM

Have to say, I bought doors,floorboards and other stuff from tri-plus out of Goodmark. Doors bolted rite up and a little tweaking I was good to go. Sure is nice not having to deal with rust, I'm happy...

Shipping put a dent in my wallet, didnt know about the Jersey location last year, or I could have saved 300.00

mbgmike · 05-29-2007, 06:19 PM

We use Certifit alot on The Jap cars cause the customers don't want to spend any money and don't really care about the parts fitting that much.Just as long as they get it back on the road cheap. It helps pay the bills but I don't really like working on them.You can stand in line at the Houston store fro and hour and a half just to pick up an order. We use always sell TriPlus first and if they do not make it or are out of stock we will sell from another.

jb4short · 05-29-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

Have to say, I bought doors,floorboards and other stuff from tri-plus out of Goodmark. Doors bolted rite up and a little tweaking I was good to go. Sure is nice not having to deal with rust, I'm happy...

Shipping put a dent in my wallet, didnt know about the Jersey location last year, or I could have saved 300.00

Shipping costs can be avoided by most people. There's a lot of great vendors regionally like Classic Heartbeat, GMC Pauls, Mike's Bump & Grind (as well as a host of others). Most vendor sites I've looked at don't actually profit from shipping....it just is what it is. Finding a vendor like those guys that can help you with technical questions, make sure you're buying the best parts available, and provide service after the sale go a long way to how enjoyable you'll find the hobby.

**jaros44sr** · 05-29-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Shipping costs can be avoided by most people. There's a lot of great vendors regionally like Classic Heartbeat, GMC Pauls, Mike's Bump & Grind (as well as a host of others). Most vendor sites I've looked at don't actually profit from shipping....it just is what it is. Finding a vendor like those guys that can help you with technical questions, make sure you're buying the best parts available, and provide service after the sale go a long way to how enjoyable you'll find the hobby.

Not bashing the shipping cost, just caught me off guard. Closest Distr. I could find was in Va., had to ship them up from there.... J.

jb4short · 05-29-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

Not bashing the shipping cost, just caught me off guard. Closest Distr. I could find was in Va., had to ship them up from there.... J.

LOL...it wasn't meant that way. I've had calls for larger items from people WELL out of state and I've told them the same thing.

**jaros44sr** · 05-29-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

LOL...it wasn't meant that way. I've had calls for larger items from people WELL out of state and I've told them the same thing.

Just trying to keep a civil tongue, we aren't supposed to say anything bad about the vendors on a public forum

Back on topic, I would recommend Tri-Plus parts to anyone. You can look at them on my Jimmy anytime you want.... J.

BAGGERSOCAL · 05-29-2007, 08:12 PM

Does Brothers Carry Tri Plus ?
i had called them and the guy on the phone didnt even know for sure

jb4short · 05-29-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BAGGERSOCAL

Does Brothers Carry Tri Plus ?
i had called them and the guy on the phone didnt even know for sure

Yes they do

BAGGERSOCAL · 05-29-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Yes they do

Thanks for the Info
Will be picking them up Wed after work...

Aarons72s · 05-29-2007, 11:29 PM

Certifit, aka sortafit, is hit or miss. Alot is junk some is good. There 73-79 chevy fenders fit pretty good, there inner fenders suck!, a guy I knew used a 69-72 fender but I havent seen it, there cab corners suck but are real cheap, rockers- dont bother, I have used a 86-94 gmc safari grill and a 95-03 chevy astro grill- both fit good but the plastic they use aint the greatest but were alot cheaper than oe. I use them alot for stuff. As for the cowl hood, I used one from goodmark on a 67 and it fit without any tweaking. It was a scuff and shoot for me.

'67Nate · 05-30-2007, 02:47 AM

I am in the process of installing my Tri-Plus parts right now... Great parts for the $$$, and no complaints. Call GMC Paul, he was able to get a deal to my door for the front clip that was unbeatable... -Nate

05-29-2007, 09:53 AM	#1
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? Just wondering if anybody has ever dealt with TriPlus for their sheet metal needs? I'm looking at one of there 2-inch cowl hoods and was wondering about the quality and fitment are they any better than a Goodmark hood? They are manufactured in Taiwan, are all sheet metal companies based overseas? I would like to buy Good Old American Made steel if I could! If anybody could chime in that would be great, Thanks.

05-29-2007, 10:18 AM	#2
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? TRI-PLUS makes all GOODMARKS stuff....call GMC Pauls they will tell you all about it. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

05-29-2007, 10:29 AM	#3
rlm316 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woodstown, NJ Posts: 669	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? Bought mine from mother truckers. Not mounted yet, but it feels good and solid.

05-29-2007, 11:14 AM	#7
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? There is a company here in Phoenix called Certifit. They have some 67-72 stuff-they are cheap so that may reflect the quality. newhood for my s-10 $49 new fenders were about $35 each. I am not sure if they have cowl hoods and such...might be worth checking into? might be cheap junk?

05-29-2007, 01:50 PM	#10
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? Dunno, my fenders seem pretty nice but the later model stuff is thinner anyhow. i also put a fender on a 94 Nissan pickup for a co worker and it fit good. I haven't installed my S-10 parts yet but for the price i don't mind slotting some holes if need be....it's only a S-10

05-29-2007, 04:29 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? Nuthing fits as well as OE and NOS anyways, close maybe, but not as well, I mean nuthing __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-29-2007, 04:39 PM	#12
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? I am not totally in love with NOS as I have had to tweak those to fit as well. Usually NOS panels were seconds to the factory line and to top that most NOS panels available today that are around were made on tooling that was worn and tolerances not as good as when the vehicles were rolling off the line. Not saying NOS isn't junk by anymeans. What I am saying is I have seen some aftermarket stuff fit as good and some a lot worse. From what I can tell, Tri-Plus parts are some of the better parts out there. I can see paying stupid money for NOS that is not being reproduced yet, but as a rule, I won't pay more than 50% of what i can buy it aftermarket for unless the panel being made is pure crap. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

05-29-2007, 04:50 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? I have had customers come in to my shop wanting to buy an aftermarket fender, because they couldn't get the NOS one to fit. Tri-plus is IMO the best reproduction company, that is why we are almost exclusively Tri-plus. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-29-2007, 05:10 PM	#14
SHORTBEDBOB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: GREAT MEADOWS NJ Posts: 69	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? I got my 67 front fenders from TriPlus. Picked them up at there warehouse in N.J. They seem to be of good Quality. John there ia a great guy he took the time to show me around his place. The thicknes of the fenders seems to be as oem but I did not mike them. Would buy from them again. BoB

05-29-2007, 06:15 PM	#15
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? Have to say, I bought doors,floorboards and other stuff from tri-plus out of Goodmark. Doors bolted rite up and a little tweaking I was good to go. Sure is nice not having to deal with rust, I'm happy... Shipping put a dent in my wallet, didnt know about the Jersey location last year, or I could have saved 300.00 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

05-29-2007, 06:19 PM	#16
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? We use Certifit alot on The Jap cars cause the customers don't want to spend any money and don't really care about the parts fitting that much.Just as long as they get it back on the road cheap. It helps pay the bills but I don't really like working on them.You can stand in line at the Houston store fro and hour and a half just to pick up an order. We use always sell TriPlus first and if they do not make it or are out of stock we will sell from another.

05-29-2007, 08:12 PM	#21
BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? Does Brothers Carry Tri Plus ? i had called them and the guy on the phone didnt even know for sure Last edited by BAGGERSOCAL; 05-29-2007 at 08:13 PM.

05-29-2007, 11:29 PM	#24
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? Certifit, aka sortafit, is hit or miss. Alot is junk some is good. There 73-79 chevy fenders fit pretty good, there inner fenders suck!, a guy I knew used a 69-72 fender but I havent seen it, there cab corners suck but are real cheap, rockers- dont bother, I have used a 86-94 gmc safari grill and a 95-03 chevy astro grill- both fit good but the plastic they use aint the greatest but were alot cheaper than oe. I use them alot for stuff. As for the cowl hood, I used one from goodmark on a 67 and it fit without any tweaking. It was a scuff and shoot for me.

05-30-2007, 02:47 AM	#25
'67Nate Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 18	Re: Anybody ever heard of TriPlus? Or used them for sheetmetal needs? I am in the process of installing my Tri-Plus parts right now... Great parts for the $$$, and no complaints. Call GMC Paul, he was able to get a deal to my door for the front clip that was unbeatable... -Nate



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