Stock Crank or Eagle Crank??

Jwade · 02-01-2002, 11:34 AM

He claims that they have had to "modify" several AFR castings that have come through their shop...but he provided no elaboration on that...so not sure what he is having to "modify". I hadn't heard that about the Eagle cranks, but I've been out of the 5.0 thing for a couple years now...I'm more into the older stuff now, I've sold off my Mustangs, and most of my parts, and now have a 30 year old musclecar....so I guess I'm not really a good source for this stuff anymore.

I've heard that Panhandle is a good shop; however, I think my buddy has decided to use Keith Craft, because they were just more helpful over the phone, and they seem to cater more to what their customers want, rather than trying to push something else on them.

The deal breaker was that my friend had asked this fellow at Panhandle to fax him a quote, and he was told that they really didn't have time, and that if he wanted a written quote, he'd have to give them a deposit! ????? A deposit before you've gotten a written quote?? ...what sense does that make?? If he keeps up practices like that, he'll have plenty of time on his hands before long.

On the other hand, Keith Craft asked for a fax number, so that they could send out a quote....without being asked. Much better business practices, and doesn't come across as being pushy for only the parts that they carry.

Needless to say, he's decided to go with Craft on this one....I think it's a good choice, the other guy seems pretty flakey....and lord knows we already have enough flakes in this business!

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02-01-2002, 11:34 AM	#5
Jwade Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Trophy Club, Texas Posts: 115	He claims that they have had to "modify" several AFR castings that have come through their shop...but he provided no elaboration on that...so not sure what he is having to "modify". I hadn't heard that about the Eagle cranks, but I've been out of the 5.0 thing for a couple years now...I'm more into the older stuff now, I've sold off my Mustangs, and most of my parts, and now have a 30 year old musclecar....so I guess I'm not really a good source for this stuff anymore. I've heard that Panhandle is a good shop; however, I think my buddy has decided to use Keith Craft, because they were just more helpful over the phone, and they seem to cater more to what their customers want, rather than trying to push something else on them. The deal breaker was that my friend had asked this fellow at Panhandle to fax him a quote, and he was told that they really didn't have time, and that if he wanted a written quote, he'd have to give them a deposit! ????? A deposit before you've gotten a written quote?? ...what sense does that make?? If he keeps up practices like that, he'll have plenty of time on his hands before long. On the other hand, Keith Craft asked for a fax number, so that they could send out a quote....without being asked. Much better business practices, and doesn't come across as being pushy for only the parts that they carry. Needless to say, he's decided to go with Craft on this one....I think it's a good choice, the other guy seems pretty flakey....and lord knows we already have enough flakes in this business!