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ekgguy · 04-16-2013, 12:00 AM

Has anyone ever used parts from this vendor? I found them online and there is a dealer pretty close to where I live. The prices are comparable to LMC from what I have seen.

Stevo427 · 04-16-2013, 12:33 AM

They make the best metal for the Mopars. Don't know about chebbies though since I haven't had any experience there

skorpioskorpio · 04-16-2013, 05:45 AM

I got rockers, floor edges, front wells and a 67-68 cowl hood from them, the rockers were dead on, the floor edges and wells haven't been fitted yet and the cowl hood seemed to fit better than most I've seen on this forum. All the parts seem good quality. One complaint, they provided tracking numbers that didn't seem to translate to anything, wasn't a problem just saying.

**special-K** · 04-16-2013, 06:49 AM

Are they manufacturers or direct from mfgr distributors? Just wondering what the "Direct" in their name is from. If they don't make parts they'll have the same stuff as others...and that's my bet. If they're close to eliminate shipping then that's a big consideration

**CC69Rat** · 04-16-2013, 08:16 AM

Some of the best repro stuff I have seen actually. Summit Racing carries their truck stuff (assuming that's what you're needing)

ekgguy · 04-16-2013, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the heads up. They are probably half an hour from my house so shipping and tracking isn't going to be an issue. I will give them a try.

flashed · 04-16-2013, 09:47 AM

I believe their truck parts are Tri Plus ,a lot of their other parts are made over seas but with Their Owl tooling .I have a buddy who is a local vendor for them plus their warehouse is local too.

YBNORML · 04-16-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

I got rockers, floor edges, front wells and a 67-68 cowl hood from them, the rockers were dead on, the floor edges and wells haven't been fitted yet and the cowl hood seemed to fit better than most I've seen on this forum. All the parts seem good quality. One complaint, they provided tracking numbers that didn't seem to translate to anything, wasn't a problem just saying.

Do you have any pics of the cowl hood? Specifically the centre ridge body line. So far all the cowl holds I have seen are rounded instead of square'ish like factory.
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skorpioskorpio · 04-16-2013, 12:48 PM

There is a pic of the hood in my build thread in my signature.

04-16-2013, 12:00 AM	#1
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Auto Metal Direct Has anyone ever used parts from this vendor? I found them online and there is a dealer pretty close to where I live. The prices are comparable to LMC from what I have seen. __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

04-16-2013, 12:33 AM	#2
Stevo427 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 163	Re: Auto Metal Direct They make the best metal for the Mopars. Don't know about chebbies though since I haven't had any experience there

04-16-2013, 05:45 AM	#3
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Auto Metal Direct I got rockers, floor edges, front wells and a 67-68 cowl hood from them, the rockers were dead on, the floor edges and wells haven't been fitted yet and the cowl hood seemed to fit better than most I've seen on this forum. All the parts seem good quality. One complaint, they provided tracking numbers that didn't seem to translate to anything, wasn't a problem just saying.

04-16-2013, 06:49 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Auto Metal Direct Are they manufacturers or direct from mfgr distributors? Just wondering what the "Direct" in their name is from. If they don't make parts they'll have the same stuff as others...and that's my bet. If they're close to eliminate shipping then that's a big consideration __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-16-2013, 08:16 AM	#5
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Auto Metal Direct Some of the best repro stuff I have seen actually. Summit Racing carries their truck stuff (assuming that's what you're needing) __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-16-2013, 09:23 AM	#6
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Re: Auto Metal Direct Thanks for the heads up. They are probably half an hour from my house so shipping and tracking isn't going to be an issue. I will give them a try. __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

04-16-2013, 09:47 AM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Auto Metal Direct I believe their truck parts are Tri Plus ,a lot of their other parts are made over seas but with Their Owl tooling .I have a buddy who is a local vendor for them plus their warehouse is local too.

04-16-2013, 12:48 PM	#9
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Auto Metal Direct There is a pic of the hood in my build thread in my signature.



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