[Chevelle-list] HELP - Question about body panels

[Bob Haggard]

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 <1971chevelle at gmail.com>
> Date: 2006/12/25 Mon PM 07:10:24 EST
> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" <chevelle-list at chevelles.net>
> 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.
> 
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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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