How is this even possible?
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Northville, MI
It was extremely sad news but Northern Classic Truck closed last year. It was understandable after so many years serving our hobby they wanted to enjoy their retirement but a great loss for those of us that want a quality product. They stamped all their stuff in house in Michigan.
I found this thread on the Ford Barn site. Maybe there is hope in Ohio if Midwest early Ford gets the equipment up an running.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...0223&showall=1
I found this thread on the Ford Barn site. Maybe there is hope in Ohio if Midwest early Ford gets the equipment up an running.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...0223&showall=1
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Calais, Vermont
The repop fronts that I got were POS. I actually had to cut out some total BS stamping and weld back in cut sections from my original rusted out fenders. And that was just at the areas that I could see before I installed them on the truck. Upon installation, I found that the whole main curve which is supposed to run parallel to the side of the hood was off. If I had chosen to return them, the shipping back and forth would have been about as much as the fenders themselves. And with no guarantee that a replacement pair would have been any better.
It seems to me that one of these vendors could come up with a way to verify a reasonably decent quality for the stamping and welding. If a vendor could guarantee a good fit, they could ask a bit more for them. And they'd probably get all the business. Then the only problem would be the miserable quality of the steel.
It seems to me that one of these vendors could come up with a way to verify a reasonably decent quality for the stamping and welding. If a vendor could guarantee a good fit, they could ask a bit more for them. And they'd probably get all the business. Then the only problem would be the miserable quality of the steel.
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Yeah I totally agree. The shipping back would cost me more than what it’s worth. I had a buddy order them. He gets free shipping and a discount.
QUOTE=jvmcc;17685379]The repop fronts that I got were POS. I actually had to cut out some total BS stamping and weld back in cut sections from my original rusted out fenders. And that was just at the areas that I could see before I installed them on the truck. Upon installation, I found that the whole main curve which is supposed to run parallel to the side of the hood was off. If I had chosen to return them, the shipping back and forth would have been about as much as the fenders themselves. And with no guarantee that a replacement pair would have been any better.
It seems to me that one of these vendors could come up with a way to verify a reasonably decent quality for the stamping and welding. If a vendor could guarantee a good fit, they could ask a bit more for them. And they'd probably get all the business. Then the only problem would be the miserable quality of the steel.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=jvmcc;17685379]The repop fronts that I got were POS. I actually had to cut out some total BS stamping and weld back in cut sections from my original rusted out fenders. And that was just at the areas that I could see before I installed them on the truck. Upon installation, I found that the whole main curve which is supposed to run parallel to the side of the hood was off. If I had chosen to return them, the shipping back and forth would have been about as much as the fenders themselves. And with no guarantee that a replacement pair would have been any better.
It seems to me that one of these vendors could come up with a way to verify a reasonably decent quality for the stamping and welding. If a vendor could guarantee a good fit, they could ask a bit more for them. And they'd probably get all the business. Then the only problem would be the miserable quality of the steel.[/QUOTE]
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From: Central PA
Originally Posted by bigwin56f100
I just went to dennis carpenters web site and it says the rear fenders are made in the USA but the fronts are imported
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