Today at work I got a little reminder why you need to check and fit parts before you paint them or decide to modify them. About three weeks ago I ordered a pair of the new goodmark front fenders for a 70 chevelle, I bought them a company that sells alot of aftermarket parts to bodyshops. I bought them from there because I work at a body shop and was able to purchase the parts cheaper and save money on the frieght as well. Well today I got the fenders and looking at the boxes something just caught my eye, no where on the box or on the fender did it say goodmark.

The part numbers were different from the goodmark numbers. So I called up goodmark and asked some questions and what I heard was those numbers were a Sherman part number not goodmark. After a long talk with the company that I bought them from I got them to finally say that they were indeed a Sherman fender not goodmark. They tried to sell me a Sherman fender as a goodmark because they can make more money.

Make a long story short just always double check any parts that you buy, it doesnt matter if its a fender or engine pulley always double check it. And please test fit body panels before you prime them or jam them, I cant tell how many times Ive heard about parts not fitting right only after its been painted and now unreturnable...Have a Good One...Eric

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Very good post Eric. And may I add, not only check to see part numbers or such, also if it is the right part. Check to see that the dang thing fits, that it doesn't have any moulding holes that don't belong and that sort of thing.

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So did you fit the Sherman fender and if so how did it fit?

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hmm, I wonder how many people didn't check and are cussing Goodmark fenders when they really were some other companie's product

I was at a swap meet two weeks ago when I found a cowl hood for a nice price. But on the outside of the box were the words, "Made in Taiwan."
Needless to say, I passed on it.

70isfine, I didnt even take them home to test fit but might do that sometime before they come and pick these up. Needless to say Ill be awaiting another month to recieve the goodmarks that they are sending. Am sure that there are alot of people out there cussing goodmark products when indeed they are not goodmarks. I would have never guessed any different if I havent bought stuff from goodmark before and known that all goodmark stuff comes in goodmark box and with a little sticker that also says goodmark.

Once I get the goodmarks Ill have to let everyone know how they fit and what I think about them, see if they are as good as the quarters they make or junk...Eric

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1970 chevelle
1970 chevelle SS455 not a typo its a buick baby
1949 and 1972 chevy trucks
http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/sevt_chevelles

Randy,when i bought my cowl hood the box said made in Taiwan but also had a Goodmark label on it and the place i got it(Hinshaws) assured me it was a Goodmark.It fit fine.I'm not sure thatall Goodmark products are made in USA or even all made bu Goodmark.

[This message has been edited by 70isfine (edited 05-04-2002).]