For anyone that has bought new or reproduction parts how was the fit and finish? I'm needing a new chrome grill and headlight bezels and wondered if LMC parts were as good as factory parts.

 

I ordered the grill and both headlights/turnsignal assyms (a case of ford on ford violence - resulted in one dead mustang). On the whole I was happy, the front ford badge didnt fit exactly like the original but it wasnt exactly a bad thing, just didnt sink into the new grill as much as the old badge/grill.

Fit was fine, everything lined up. Quality = as good as plastic can be.

 

this reminds me,i was going to ask here about this.same basic question but specifically about the XLT lower fender/door side molding trim.anyone have it? comes in a roll apparently that you cut to fit.anyone,preferably with pics?

grabbed a pic in the show off your pre 97 trucks thread and circled it in large red in the pic quickly with paint.pretty obvious the pieces im speaking of,but just in case:

 

I've gotten a few trim pieces from them over the years and I have been very happy.

 

I got a radiator core support there last year it fit perfect. It came black I thought it was painted but I guess it was only primed and it already has some surface rust but my truck is a plow truck in NY the salt here is really bad

 

I ordered a buch of pieces for a 79 I restored and was NOT happy with the quality

 

I've had mixed results. Side molding, wheel arches, some interior pieces.... all of those pieces that have a bit of range of how and where the fit, have been fine. Not quite OEM quality, but still good.

Parts that need precise fit I haven't had such a great time with. The biggest problem I had was with the plastic header panel that the headlights mount into. The hole sizes weren't quite right, not in the right locations, and the way the headlights mounted into it was preventing me from getting them aimed correctly.

 

You have a "CERTI-FIT" reasonably close to you and you should check them out. I use them frequently for late model stuff and a friend just bought the grille/headlight bezels for his 93 F150 there also.
LMC's grille/bezels are $60/$25
My last Certifit priced catalog listed them @ $48/$16. Call for current pricing. They have good stuff.

Certifit Auto Body Parts
2500 East Mayfield Road STE #200
Arlington,TX 76014-2886
(817) 468-1400
Distance: 74.54 miles FROM Waco

 

I've bought parts from LMC and never had any problems.My only complaint is that some of their stuff can be expensive compared to other suppliers.Also check Bronco Graveyard or Rock Auto.Denis Carpenter in NC also has a lot of hard to find parts.