[Chevelle-list] HELP - Question about body panels

[Benjamin Harris]

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.





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From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] 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" <bluess454 at comcast.net>
> Date: 2006/12/25 Mon PM 12:18:46 EST
> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <chevelle-list at chevelles.net>
> 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: chevelle-list at chevelles.net 
>     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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