Repro part quality

65RestoCoupe · 03-01-2001, 02:31 PM

I am looking for opinions on the quality of reproduction sheet metal parts. Specifically I would like to know who has the best quality repro parts out there.

Rev · 03-01-2001, 02:56 PM

Not sure if any of it is good. My only experience on that was a repro hood for my '66. I got it from Natioal Parts Depo and it was bad. Sent it back and bought another repro hood from John's Mustang here in Houston. Both were flimsy, thin, and poor fit. I actually had to do body work to mke it fit. If Iever have to get sheet metal parts again, I'm going for Ford parts. Either good used or brand new replacement parts. No more Taiwanese junk for me.

Rev

------------------
'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Fostang · 03-01-2001, 06:13 PM

How good are the fiber glass parts?? like the hoods,valance's,ect.

------------------
67' coupe under construction trying to make a 300+ hp engine under $2000 looking good with new parts of course
84'turbo charged svo
70'Torino almost same mods as fastback
67'fastback- Edelbrock carb, intake, cam, valve springs. Road lifters, Comp Cam rocker arms, windage tray, cerama coated headers, dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4, tci stall converter, perma cool electric fan, aluminum water pump, griffen aluminum radiator, accel 8.8 cable, wide cap distriburator, magnetic pick up,

Rev · 03-01-2001, 11:03 PM

I have a fiberglass front valance a la Shelby that I got from Mustangs Plus. It's good quality and I have no complaints about it at all. In fact everything I've ever gotten from them has been good.

Rev

------------------
'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

69fastback · 03-02-2001, 07:01 AM

the only repo parts i have used where some bumpers they where form npd too. I didn't have any problems with them. I have heard lots of good things about mustang plus though and think i am going to use them .

------------------
69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods.
97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III
BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN.
Objects in the mirror are about to disappear...
QUICKLY!!!!!!

Jaydee · 03-02-2001, 11:33 AM

Used front fenders a tail light panel and bumpers on a friends 66 coupe which was purchased from KAR Mustang - took some tweeking with the fenders and tail light panel, but the quality was not to bad. As Rev mentioned, finding original parts is still the best idea, even if a little patching is needed.

------------------
1965 K code coupe - numbers matching - restoration ongoing. 1987 LX notch, stock heads and intake, 3.55's and typical bolt on's 13.89@100.25

Stefan · 03-02-2001, 02:20 PM

I also agree that Mustangs Plus is awesome. I am not at the stage of purchasing panels for my 66 yet, but some buds of mine have some fiberglass peices from Mustangs Plus and they needed minimal tweaking. I have talked to them many times on the phone and they are always very professional and knowledgeable. They stand behind thier products. Just my .02

------------------
66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
Both are slow but easy on the eyes!

03-01-2001, 02:31 PM	#1
65RestoCoupe Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kaysville, Ut, USA Posts: 1	Repro part quality I am looking for opinions on the quality of reproduction sheet metal parts. Specifically I would like to know who has the best quality repro parts out there.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
TFI module part #	GhettoPop	Windsor Power	2	02-12-2004 01:34 PM
Quality of Life and the struggle.	Mercury	Blue Oval Lounge	17	09-04-2002 12:39 PM
What makes a weld job a quality weld job?	BlackFireN2O	Windsor Power	19	09-02-2002 11:30 PM
Looking for Bosch part #'s!	chris91LX	Windsor Power	0	12-28-2001 06:58 PM
Hard to locate part for 83 stang help!!!	83stanger	Small Ponies	0	03-02-1999 08:52 AM

03-01-2001, 02:56 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Not sure if any of it is good. My only experience on that was a repro hood for my '66. I got it from Natioal Parts Depo and it was bad. Sent it back and bought another repro hood from John's Mustang here in Houston. Both were flimsy, thin, and poor fit. I actually had to do body work to mke it fit. If Iever have to get sheet metal parts again, I'm going for Ford parts. Either good used or brand new replacement parts. No more Taiwanese junk for me. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

03-01-2001, 06:13 PM	#3
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	How good are the fiber glass parts?? like the hoods,valance's,ect. ------------------ 67' coupe under construction trying to make a 300+ hp engine under $2000 looking good with new parts of course 84'turbo charged svo 70'Torino almost same mods as fastback 67'fastback- Edelbrock carb, intake, cam, valve springs. Road lifters, Comp Cam rocker arms, windage tray, cerama coated headers, dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4, tci stall converter, perma cool electric fan, aluminum water pump, griffen aluminum radiator, accel 8.8 cable, wide cap distriburator, magnetic pick up,

03-01-2001, 11:03 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	I have a fiberglass front valance a la Shelby that I got from Mustangs Plus. It's good quality and I have no complaints about it at all. In fact everything I've ever gotten from them has been good. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

03-02-2001, 07:01 AM	#5
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	the only repo parts i have used where some bumpers they where form npd too. I didn't have any problems with them. I have heard lots of good things about mustang plus though and think i am going to use them . ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods. 97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN. Objects in the mirror are about to disappear... QUICKLY!!!!!!

03-02-2001, 11:33 AM	#6
Jaydee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Conn. Posts: 220	Used front fenders a tail light panel and bumpers on a friends 66 coupe which was purchased from KAR Mustang - took some tweeking with the fenders and tail light panel, but the quality was not to bad. As Rev mentioned, finding original parts is still the best idea, even if a little patching is needed. ------------------ 1965 K code coupe - numbers matching - restoration ongoing. 1987 LX notch, stock heads and intake, 3.55's and typical bolt on's 13.89@100.25

03-02-2001, 02:20 PM	#7
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	I also agree that Mustangs Plus is awesome. I am not at the stage of purchasing panels for my 66 yet, but some buds of mine have some fiberglass peices from Mustangs Plus and they needed minimal tweaking. I have talked to them many times on the phone and they are always very professional and knowledgeable. They stand behind thier products. Just my .02 ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop Both are slow but easy on the eyes!