Has anyone had problems with Goodmark trunk lids for 70-72? I am about to
order one.
Bob Haggard
>
> From: "Tom Rightler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 2006/12/25 Mon PM 12:18:46 EST
> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] HELP - Question about body panels
>
> HELP - Question about body panelsDo yourself a favor and go to
> www.goodmarkindustries.com and find a local dealer. There are only 2
> companies that actually make the fenders, Goodmark and Golden Leigion.
> Dynacorn is nothing more than a wholesaler for Golden Legion parts. The
> Goodmark ones are the better fitting fenders. A common mistake that alot of
> people make is that thinking all these catalog companies (Year One, OPG,
> ets.) make the sheetemtal parts, they don't. They only have them for retail
> sale from the wholesalers.
>
> Tom Rightler
> MCC Newsletter Editor
> From: Thomas Ringlein
> To: [email protected]
> Cc: 'Thomas Ringlein'
> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 1:28 AM
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] HELP - Question about body panels
>
>
> Folks - I am asking for some expertise on this issue - sorry it is long,
> but it is a good read.
>
> I noticed that in Ground-Up Restorations, there are 2 different quality
> levels of new repop fenders for the 1971-1972 Chevelles. One, part # RF-71L,
> is listed at $260, and is not listed as a "GM Restoration Part." Another,
> part # RF-71GML, is listed at $319, and is supposedly "newly retooled, and
> offer a more definitive fit, with sharper edges." It is listed as the "GM
> Restoration Part" for our cars.
>
> Now OPG has similar fenders - but only one part # for a left front fender
> - PZ00611, listed at $269 (and on sale right now for $220). I also took the
> time to notice that their full quarters for the same car using "original GM
> tooling," and listed as the "finest quality" available, and the only ones
> licensed by GM - for the low-low price of only $400. That is about $200 less
> then everyone else. As a skeptic, I placed a call and talked to Jason on the
> other line. This is what he said.
>
>
> Question: Your competitors have two repop fenders available, one that is
> "standard quality," and one that is "newly retooled" and the only "GM
> Restoration Part," with better body lines. Which are your $260 fenders - the
> good ones, or the bad ones. Who manufactures your fenders?
>
> Answer: They are both the same fenders. There is only one manufacturer
> in the world, and that is Dynacorn. The panels are licensed by GM for
> restoration purposes, stamped overseas, and distributed by Goodmark and Cars
> Inc., among others. The tooling is wildly expensive, and there is only one
> set of tooling for these fenders in the world. If someone else is
> advertising two qualities of fenders, they are selling the same fender piece
> for two prices. Beware of these guys.
>
> Question: Okay, assuming that is true, you are stating that your fenders
> are the "GM licensed" fenders, the best available, made with the best tooling
> in the industry, and manufactured by Dynacorn and shipped directly to your
> warehouse in Huntington Beach, Ca?
>
>
> Answer: Yes - that is why we have the best price around for that fender
> and are able to offer it to you for great savings.
>
> Question: I also noticed a similar situation with your "full quarters"
> for the same car. You are supposedly selling the best available GM
> Restoration quarters for $200 less then the competition. What gives?
>
> Answer: Same issue. Only one set of tooling, and Dynacorn has it.
> These are the only GM Restoration quarters (the same being offered by
> Goodmark), and we offer a substantial savings because they are shipped
> directly to San Diego and we truck them up to LA. That savings goes straight
> to you. Oh - and they are on sale too right now. Get your order in quick.
>
> Now - Are they feeding me a line? Do they really have the best stuff for
> substantial savings over the competition - or do they think I am a sucker?
> Why does Ground-Up have two quality fenders for sale if there really is "only
> one available worldwide?" Who knows the real story on this?
>
> For the record - I would prefer a factory fender, but cannot find one
> that would not cost over $500 after it is fixed and on the car. OPG also has
> great prices on the hoods, and all other body parts. Are they the same parts
> others are selling for 25-30% higher?
>
> TJ Ringlein
>
> Clovis, CA
>
> 1972 Chevelle in Shambles (heading to body shop in 30 days)
>
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