quality of lmc/classicparts stuff? long list to order

[cleansquare]

Guys, the truck will be out of paint within two weeks. I plan on making an order from lmc/classic parts tomorrow. What i plan on ordering:

Front bumper
Roll of chrome trim (34') cut to fit
Under taillight alum trim pieces
door handles and gaskets
side fender markers for an 85...cant find them all amber with alum trim?
The door felt kit, includes all to do windows and such
door weatherstripping
Dual headlight bezels in CHROME
The alum piece under the rear glass
rear glass rubber with chrome


I may be forgetting a few things. Anyone have any input in these? I know the lmc vent window seals SUCK cause they crack soon after installation, was worried about the rest. Thanks!

[ramz]

I ordered the door handles, gaskets, weatherstripping. I didnt have any problems with them

[cleansquare]

Thanks..what all did the door handles come with? I couldnt see a way to remove the handle except pulling the rod from the latch assembly in the door, then pulling the rod out of the handle?

[Sodell]

The new doors handles will have two gaskets with each handle. I have ordered a bunch of parts from LMC, with no problems, but found the handles on ebay much cheaper. Be sure to put some tape around the hole to protect the paint until you get the rod reconnected. I would also suggest buying your seals from these guys, I have had great luck with them and I believe their product is superior to anything else around (also about the same price). http://precisionrestorationparts.com/

Also make sure you visually check your vent seals to see if you have one or two piece.

If you are putting the windows back in yourself you will save yourself a lot of headache buying a "locking strip tool" to put the rubber chrome back in.

[Sodell]

Side marker lights

http://www.ebay.com/itm/81-91-SUBURB...82024640&rt=nc

[cleansquare]

Youre awesome

[Sodell]

One other tidbit; check this thread for the side trim install, he explains it well and uses a great tool to cut the trim.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5965989

[tucsonjwt]

I guess I am the odd one. I have been disappointed with LMC quality lately.
For me, OEM (new or good used) is the way to go.

Specifically for you:

Bumpers have not been well reported here - chrome flakes off after a year or two, and the quality of the chrome is nothing like OEM. I bought a good quality used bumper for about $50 at the junkyard - a few scratches but no dents or twists - my truck is not a show truck.

Chrome trim does not hold up out here in the desert - turns brown and flakes off in a few months - so I took mine off and will have a body shop weld up the holes and go for the bare naked look.

Under taillight alum trim pieces - I have no experience with buying these - I took mine off and will unload them on Ebay some day - filling in the body holes like the other trim.

The door felt kit, includes all to do windows and such - be careful on these, and the door weatherstripping. I got some on Ebay and some from LMC - poor quality on both. People seem to like the Precision brand.

[bbbc10]

i have got the corner trim pcs below the taillights rear bumper chrome trim pre cut n the vent window rubbers an haven't had any problems at all wth them or anything else i have got threw lmc

[old Rusty C10]

I used a lot of it while restoring mine.. some was pure junk others were ok

Front bumper: cheap chrome must keep polishing
Roll of chrome trim (34') cut to fit : good stuff
Under taillight alum trim pieces : ok
door handles and gaskets chrome is cheap but gaskets ok
side fender markers for an 85...cant find them all amber with alum trim? poor fittment
The door felt kit, includes all to do windows and such good
door weatherstripping good
Dual headlight bezels in CHROME did not use
The alum piece under the rear glass did not use
rear glass rubber with chrome gasket is ok front windshield gasket is too big

[chevymadness]

I ordered pretty much most chrome in cab the billet steel cover for the dash gauges is my fav damn nice.The chrome door panel stripes are meh..soft and pretty much crap and won't last as far as durability I scratched them by putting them on if you are a ruff guy they will not last but if you can handle there tedious pretty look then they are fine.The dash chrome strip was my biggest problem and site under my seat all broken(it was expensive).Its extremely hard to get on as you pretty much have to remove the whole damn dash to put back screws on.I chose to just stab it on front and hoped it held up without screws but it just fellof day after day and cracked on the side vent area.The side mirrors are very nice and in this extreme heat weather I see no problem.I ordered the grill and I wouldn't again it looks cookie cutter fakey..If I would do it again to hell with lmc I would fabricate my own material or get original product and chrome it!.All the chrome scratches and overal sucks ass.

[bigd65]

Originally Posted by cleansquare

Thanks..what all did the door handles come with? I couldnt see a way to remove the handle except pulling the rod from the latch assembly in the door, then pulling the rod out of the handle?

they are a pain in the butt

[bigd65]

the under tail light aluminum trim, i removed from my truck. not dented or anything. you can have if you pay shipping. just needs to be retored, painted etc.... i just dont want to throw them away, the wife is on me to get rid of the parts im not using

[chevymadness]

[QUOTE=chevymadness;6687234]I ordered pretty much most chrome in cab the billet steel cover for the dash gauges is my fav damn nice.The chrome door panel stripes are meh..soft and pretty much crap and won't last as far as durability I scratched them by putting them on if you are a ruff guy they will not last but if you can handle there tedious pretty look then they are fine.The dash chrome strip was my biggest problem and site under my seat all broken(it was expensive).Its extremely hard to get on as you pretty much have to remove the whole damn dash to put back screws on.I chose to just stab it on front and hoped it held up without screws but it just fellof day after day and cracked on the side vent area.The side mirrors are very nice as far as chrome plating and in this extreme heat weather I see no problem BUT there seals suck ass! And i have to constantly tighten them to stay still making them utterly useless all the time.I just use them for looks don't plan on using them..I ordered the grill and I wouldn't again it looks cookie cutter fakey..If I would do it again to hell with lmc I would fabricate my own material or get original product and chrome it!.All the chrome scratches and overal sucks ass.All the chrome internal interior is gel coated which almost seems like a laminate coat is TERRIBLE.

[Malo83]

It's a crap shoot, i've ordered parts from LMC,Classic Parts, Classic Industries and Brothers, and the Truck Shop. Most parts were good and some not so good, none will measure up to OEM but sometimes good enough is good enough

[05duramaxhd]

I like classic parts better. they have way better customer service. I will tell you I had issues with my new door handles. I had to take them apart and trim the back of the handle button. it wouldn't let the door unlock without doing this. might want to compair the old with new before installing. Took me 2 days and 3 latch assy before i figured this out.

[77c10]

I ordered door handles and locks from Classic Parts. Seem to be ok.

I order front marker lights and tail lights from Rock Auto. Pleased so far.

[piecesparts]

Many of the LMC parts (majority of which are knock-off parts form outside the USA) are very close on fit and finish.
the metal trim pieces for the square body trucks, such as what fits around the front grille are not done very well, so the fit is lousy. As stated aboe the game is a crapshoot from the GIT-GO.

It is the same everywhere, due to most of these parts undoubtedly come from the same manufacturers. If you can get factory pieces, then by all means do so. Since you are shooting for a good finish, it will make your truck look much better, in the long run. Things like this are easy to see, if you are being judged or scrutinized closely.

[bigd65]

New door handles from LMC ..... No problems

[bbbc10]

also forgot the grille trim fits like poo an also the seat belts suck!!! the carpet is hit an miss also

[Corts60]

I ordered a new brushed aluminum dash bezel from Classic Industries for my '78 and I am very un-impressed. I haven't tried to fit it yet, but just the quality of it is borderline. My truck is non-a/c and all they do is bolt on a pocket to cover the upper vent and put the brushed aluminum paneling over the lower vent hole. Very chinsy. Then they hand paint with an aluminum paint pen around the gauge holes and heater/radio holes. Obviously hand painted because there is holidays in the paint and they didn't even try to get it accurate. I'm only upset because it was the most expensive re-pop bezel ($210) and it is garbage as far as I'm concerned. I'll post pics soon.

[chevymadness]

Originally Posted by Corts60

I ordered a new brushed aluminum dash bezel from Classic Industries for my '78 and I am very un-impressed. I haven't tried to fit it yet, but just the quality of it is borderline. My truck is non-a/c and all they do is bolt on a pocket to cover the upper vent and put the brushed aluminum paneling over the lower vent hole. Very chinsy. Then they hand paint with an aluminum paint pen around the gauge holes and heater/radio holes. Obviously hand painted because there is holidays in the paint and they didn't even try to get it accurate. I'm only upset because it was the most expensive re-pop bezel ($210) and it is garbage as far as I'm concerned. I'll post pics soon.

The dash bezel is what I was saying is my favorite I have a 82 silverado tho and it comes just as a brushed steel type of Cnc machined piece of billet aluminum and looks great with my black interior but it's not proprietary equipment you'd make a better piece in the shop and it bolts down by just screws.I also have the side mirrors mirrors and I forgot to say they look very nice but that's just it there just for show and useless for everything else because the don't stay put the seals broke after 1 year and from day one they pissed me off.I presto much use them for slapping around when I'm mad or resting my hand when driving.The interior chrome almost seems like its gel coated or laminate making it f$)$& terrible and scratches by anything.