My body shop guy has told me I will need to replace the RH front fender on my 68, due to excessive rust. Other side is fine. I'm going to purchase a panel and drop ship it. Checking Classic Industries, they have a $249 panel and also one that they say is OER and from GM molds, made in USA - price is around $800 (ouch). I'm guessing the cheaper panel must be made in China. Is there really that much difference? Is the sheet metal a higher gauge? I know this is an investment - is it worth it?
No difference. I used the so called GM 'replacements'. Were no better than Goodmark or Dynacorn.
I work with a dealer for Dynacorn. PM me if you want his contact info. Better service and pricing than the major repop suppliers.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
I recently bought a LH quarter panel from Tamraz for a 69 Trans Am restoration. We already had a GM NOS RH quarter and tailpan. The fit on the restoration quarter was awful to say the least. I sent pictures to Tamraz showing both sides, weeks later I'm still waiting for an answer from them. I finally bought another quarter from OER, which fit perfectly. My suggestion, spend the money and buy a good quality part. I will never buy from Tamraz again.
Yes, there is always a reason Tamraz has lower prices...
I highly doubt you will get a response from them.
But let us know if you do.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
Ok, Here's an update on the Tamraz situation. I got a call from them today, they have agreed to credit me $402 towards the purchase of any of their products. They don't even want the quarter panel back. My main problem with all of this is that it took over a month and over 30 phone calls to resolve the problem.
Quite a while ago, I ordered a couple of parts from Tamraz.
When I opened the box, I found everything wrapped in newspaper - something that even I don't do anymore as I have acquired a nice stash of recycled packing peanuts over time. Anyway, the newspaper pretty much told me they were definitely NOT a high class operation.
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement 2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered. 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it) Old projects, gone but not forgotten: 1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it. 1980 Turbo Trans Am 1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto 1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed 1983 F-150 4x4, built 302 1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
