Quality parts?
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Dennis Carpenter used to have a great reputation. Since the old man passed and it was taken over by the son Daniel Carpenter, I'd have to say that it seems like they are not making people as happy as their reproduction parts used to. I've noticed some of their items that used to tout Made in the USA no longer show that, so I have a hunch that more and more is being off shored that they offer. I personally purchased one of their reproduction dash bezels. It's really not that bad, but the inner surface around the speedometer opening was originally painted argent. Carpenter doesn't paint that. Also, the engine turning seemed a bit dull.
I located an NOS one instead and it, of course, has the argent silver paint and also the engine turning/plastic chrome is much more impressive. These were taken under the same lighting using the same camera at the same angle.
I located an NOS one instead and it, of course, has the argent silver paint and also the engine turning/plastic chrome is much more impressive. These were taken under the same lighting using the same camera at the same angle.
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Hmmm. I bought a few items from Early Ford. Some had the Dennis Carpenter and "Made in China" labels on them. If I were to buy or not buy from either of them again based solely on this single experience, then they have both seen the last of me. Today I'm back on eBay looking for the same parts in used or NOS condition.
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I can't say I'm a fan of Dennis Carpenter, at least their rubber stuff.
At the suggestion of those on this forum, I bought my rubber stuff from DC.
It's not as good as everyone says. My windshield leaks at the corners, the rear window leaks, the vent windows won't close all the way....
But yeah. Their stuff is great. It's my fault.
At the suggestion of those on this forum, I bought my rubber stuff from DC.
It's not as good as everyone says. My windshield leaks at the corners, the rear window leaks, the vent windows won't close all the way....
But yeah. Their stuff is great. It's my fault.
Tuned
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Ouch, another indictment against DC. Too bad you had to learn it the hard way. I hate it when that happens! Unfortunately, there are people making recommendations just trying too be involved. Many don't have the experience or knowledge to rate parts or suppliers. Comes with the territory, I guess. Everyone has to learn somewhere.
For the past 25 years, words I have lived by are..... "you do your research, and make your choice, spend your money and take your chances."
But every day, that chance of getting quality stuff declines.
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Maybe they were "All That" a few years ago. What's a guy to do though? A guy certainly can't return it after the package is opened, and certainly not after an install has been attempted. Not a dang thing we can do other than warn others to beware.
For the past 25 years, words I have lived by are..... "you do your research, and make your choice, spend your money and take your chances."
But every day, that chance of getting quality stuff declines.
For the past 25 years, words I have lived by are..... "you do your research, and make your choice, spend your money and take your chances."
But every day, that chance of getting quality stuff declines.
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