If it helps, I just returned a trunk lid to Goodmark that came in bent. Had to file a claim with the shipper and Goodmark is shipping another out.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Haggard Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:14 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] HELP - Question about body panels Year One catalog price is $214 and Goodmark is $230. Both places are within driving distance, which I plan to do because I am familiar with bent corners on hoods and trunk lids. I just spoke to YearOne and asked about quality. The salesrep was nice enough to tell me that they have shipped 12 and had 7 returned. Guess I will order from Goodmark. Good Luck on the next shipment. Bob Haggard > > From: Benjamin Harris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/12/25 Mon PM 07:10:24 EST > To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] HELP - Question about body panels > > Just had one come in for my 1971 after waiting 15 days for delivery. It > arrived damaged and had to be returned; now waiting on a new one to arrive. > Perhaps it is just my luck though, so hopefully others will chime in. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Haggard > Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 5:44 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] HELP - Question about body panels > > 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) > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.27/602 - Release Date: > 12/25/2006 > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.27/602 - Release Date: 12/25/2006 > 10:19 AM > > > > -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.28/604 - Release Date: 12/26/2006 12:23 PM
