Aftermarket parts BLOW !! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fatboys69 · 07-06-2008, 10:21 AM

Have been trying to get some work done to my 69 ( posted in another thread added new doors and internals and am now adding 1 piece windows ). Went ahead and put the windows in ( while I was waiting on my new window setup ) for a local cars show this weekend. Got them all together and after rolloing the passenger window up and down about 5 times the NEW window regulator BROKE and will not roll up or down !!! Fortunatly I kept the old one so I can get it back to working. Got the parts from LMC ( TIAWAN MADE CRAP !!!). Also bought new door latches that will not work for crap either !! So I ended up using my old ones there also !!! Does ANYONE make repop parts that are worth a CRAP !?!?!?! Has anyone else had probems with LMC parts ?? This is a royal PAIN in the A$$ NEW PARTS AND THE BREAK !! My problem is the parts were bought 5 years ago so i can't return them. So after the "NEW" aftermarket doors not fitting the best and now this, it is OEM or NOS ONLY for all my projects from now on !!!!

Big Block · 07-06-2008, 10:44 AM

Most repo crap is nowhere near the quality of NOS. Sorry your having problems. Depending on what part you need sometimes it better to find NOS. I used repo fenders and they were not a good fit at all. Good luck with your projects.

67_C-30 · 07-06-2008, 10:47 AM

Unfortunately, that seems to be the way it is on most things. The only decent aftermarket parts that I've never heard muchg bad about is the bedsides, which shocking considering the size of them. Most of the doors, fenders, hoods, and tailgates I've seen suck. I have 9 parts trucks, and I have had people get mad at me because I won't sell any rust-free panels (unless I have several). The only thing I plan on using aftermarket for my '69 C-10 build is interior stuff, grill, bumpers and trim - mainly because of the lack of good used stuff and the cost of NOS.

Ford Assassin · 07-06-2008, 02:56 PM

Even Goodmark for bad panels? I am surprised because of good things I normally hear.

longhorn70gmc · 07-06-2008, 04:05 PM

It seems these days a good donor truck is the answer, but everyone does not have the room for them. I just put a new door hinge on and it is tight as ever. The door is adjusted but it is not the same. Everyone here on the board recommends board vendors for the most part. LMC has always had a Bad rap as far back as I remember. There magazines make great how to fix it books. Good Luck and never give up on our fine passion for trucks.

fatboys69 · 07-06-2008, 06:54 PM

I don't think I will ever loose the passion for these trucks, I'll just stop, step back, and re-group ( and learn from the experience LOL ). All will work out, now I am struggling with the 1 piece window set-up to get it to function properly. Oh Well !!! If it was easy Monkeys would be doing it !!!

67_C-30 · 07-06-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fatboys69

I don't think I will ever loose the passion for these trucks, I'll just stop, step back, and re-group ( and learn from the experience LOL ). All will work out, now I am struggling with the 1 piece window set-up to get it to function properly. Oh Well !!! If it was easy Monkeys would be doing it !!!

Every one piece window conversion I have seen (cars and trucks) gets real ragged after just a little while. They seem to rattle, wobble, and don't go up and down smoothly. I like the vent windows, and use them frequently in all my trucks, so I think I'll stick with them.

70' GMC · 07-06-2008, 09:03 PM

What about tri pro???

**grumpy** · 07-06-2008, 09:23 PM

I have, what I believe to be, a goodmark 2" steel cowl hood on my 69 suburban. I cannot get it to fit right.

We've done everything from hogging out all adjustment holes, pulling, etc. and it still fits like crap.

I'm about to yank it for a stock hood.

I'm not picky about fit and finish, for the most part, but it just doesn't sit well.

Anyone else have trouble with these hoods? or are they other company's repop'n these? Maybe I have a reject built on a friday at 3pm before a big holiday weekend!!??!

jkaylor68gmc · 07-06-2008, 10:20 PM

I have a mustang II under my truck that was bolt-in. It is awesome but it takes 1-inch of shims to get it to -1 degrees of camber. You would think it would be easy to design a kit that is square, apparently not.

07-06-2008, 10:21 AM	#1
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Aftermarket parts BLOW !! Have been trying to get some work done to my 69 ( posted in another thread added new doors and internals and am now adding 1 piece windows ). Went ahead and put the windows in ( while I was waiting on my new window setup ) for a local cars show this weekend. Got them all together and after rolloing the passenger window up and down about 5 times the NEW window regulator BROKE and will not roll up or down !!! Fortunatly I kept the old one so I can get it back to working. Got the parts from LMC ( TIAWAN MADE CRAP !!!). Also bought new door latches that will not work for crap either !! So I ended up using my old ones there also !!! Does ANYONE make repop parts that are worth a CRAP !?!?!?! Has anyone else had probems with LMC parts ?? This is a royal PAIN in the A$$ NEW PARTS AND THE BREAK !! My problem is the parts were bought 5 years ago so i can't return them. So after the "NEW" aftermarket doors not fitting the best and now this, it is OEM or NOS ONLY for all my projects from now on !!!!

07-06-2008, 10:44 AM	#2
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Aftermarket parts BLOW !! Most repo crap is nowhere near the quality of NOS. Sorry your having problems. Depending on what part you need sometimes it better to find NOS. I used repo fenders and they were not a good fit at all. Good luck with your projects.

07-06-2008, 10:47 AM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Aftermarket parts BLOW !! Unfortunately, that seems to be the way it is on most things. The only decent aftermarket parts that I've never heard muchg bad about is the bedsides, which shocking considering the size of them. Most of the doors, fenders, hoods, and tailgates I've seen suck. I have 9 parts trucks, and I have had people get mad at me because I won't sell any rust-free panels (unless I have several). The only thing I plan on using aftermarket for my '69 C-10 build is interior stuff, grill, bumpers and trim - mainly because of the lack of good used stuff and the cost of NOS. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

07-06-2008, 02:56 PM	#4
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Aftermarket parts BLOW !! Even Goodmark for bad panels? I am surprised because of good things I normally hear. __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

07-06-2008, 04:05 PM	#5
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Aftermarket parts BLOW !! It seems these days a good donor truck is the answer, but everyone does not have the room for them. I just put a new door hinge on and it is tight as ever. The door is adjusted but it is not the same. Everyone here on the board recommends board vendors for the most part. LMC has always had a Bad rap as far back as I remember. There magazines make great how to fix it books. Good Luck and never give up on our fine passion for trucks. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

07-06-2008, 06:54 PM	#6
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Aftermarket parts BLOW !! I don't think I will ever loose the passion for these trucks, I'll just stop, step back, and re-group ( and learn from the experience LOL ). All will work out, now I am struggling with the 1 piece window set-up to get it to function properly. Oh Well !!! If it was easy Monkeys would be doing it !!!

07-06-2008, 09:03 PM	#8
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Aftermarket parts BLOW !! What about tri pro??? __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

07-06-2008, 09:23 PM	#9
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Aftermarket parts BLOW !! I have, what I believe to be, a goodmark 2" steel cowl hood on my 69 suburban. I cannot get it to fit right. We've done everything from hogging out all adjustment holes, pulling, etc. and it still fits like crap. I'm about to yank it for a stock hood. I'm not picky about fit and finish, for the most part, but it just doesn't sit well. Anyone else have trouble with these hoods? or are they other company's repop'n these? Maybe I have a reject built on a friday at 3pm before a big holiday weekend!!??! __________________ Tim Road Hounds

07-06-2008, 10:20 PM	#10
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Aftermarket parts BLOW !! I have a mustang II under my truck that was bolt-in. It is awesome but it takes 1-inch of shims to get it to -1 degrees of camber. You would think it would be easy to design a kit that is square, apparently not. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride



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