[classicdoug]

65-68 Taiwan lower quarter panel repair patches don't match factory contour at all. American Designer brand is a lot better.

I second the 67 thin grill moldings and clips. They are junk.

Doug

 

[mustruck]

I found out Yesterday that the re-poop rear Tailight panel for 67-68 coupe from NPD have issues. the mounting holes for tailights are off by 1/4 of an inch.

 

[fastback ian]

Radiator support 65-66 from NPD. Welded in now so it's too late, but the radiator sits exactly in the middle of the engine bay but the top part of the panel is out. By this i mean the hood bumpers. One sits over an inch further in than the other. Also the hood catch had to be moved over an inch or so.
Have a repro NPD hood that is a bad fit. Bows in the middle.

Ian.

 

[70vert]

fuel senders from Mustang Unlimited or NPD with the plastic float. Just had to switch this out for the brass float earlier this year. No problems since . . . buy the more expensive one!

 

[zray]

Scott Drake shifter ball reproduction for '65 - '66: the lower half that screws into the shifter arm is poorly chromed, it flakes right off.

Z. Ray

 

[mikemstang66]

found out this weekend repoop lower windsheild molding 65-66 is garbage, looks good, fit is a joke .

 

[70vert]

Chevy motors. Definitely don't want one of these in your old Ford, especially if you ever want to see your distributor again. irate:

 

[Renegade600]

All monte carlo bars...I have (2) for my '69, each one has it's own "issues"....junk....

 

[66gtk]

65-66

Hood lip molding
Battery Tops in the darker red/maroon lettering
Carpetting and carpetted floor mats (very very thin)
day/nite mirror (please)
some top boots (snaps don't line up) - My newest version from TMI with built in padding is GREAT, though.

 

[yelostang]

65-66

Hood lip molding
Battery Tops in the darker red/maroon lettering
Carpetting and carpetted floor mats (very very thin)
day/nite mirror (please)
some top boots (snaps don't line up) - My newest version from TMI with built in padding is GREAT, though.

My version of the TMI boot with built in padding WOULD BE great, though, IF the snaps lined up. As a result, IT IS NOT SO GREAT. Too bad they don't sell the boot with snaps in an attached bag so that they could installed by a trim person.

 

[Crash]

Add to my list:

The ABS plastic interior quarter trim panels for convertibles. The ears for the screws that attach it to the metal part are nowhere near the right place. And the lower ears are at the wrong "depth".

I wonder if NPD's fiberglass version is correct...

 

[masergt]

Hurtle has done this:

http://www.hurtle.com/cars/mustang/parts/main.cgi

My security software (Trend Micro) blocks the hurtle site labeling it 'Dangerous'. Must be some malware on that page load.

 

[mustruck]

Response to Bashed68: The Q Panels for 65-66 convertibles from NPD have the same problems. I was very dis-a-pointed.

 

[dougs64]

It's been hacked, all the comments on firewall to headlights harness is all Viagra order stuff. Got off the site pronto.

Doug

 

[crustycurmudgeon]

1967 Scott Drake inside mirror bracket/arm. The slot that the mirror fits into is about 20-25 thousandths too big. Doesn't matter if the mirror is oem or repro, it's too big for both. I'm afraid cranking on the screw to tighten it will break the arm. I had to sacrifice a .010 brass feeler gauge, punched two holes in it, folded it over and slipped it over the mirror tongue that fits into the bracket arm.

Someone mentioned the day/nite mirror is straight on the top and bottom making the mirror the same "width" from the end to the center. The original is wider in the center, giving a bit more surface area. In addition, the mirror glass itself is much smaller to fit inside the plastic housing, further decreasing the surface area. I don't know who the manufacturer of the mirror is.

Frank

 

[Turdburgler]

I think alot of people are missing the point of this thread. Alot are not putting th ebrand of the parts that they are happy/unhappy with.

CJpony parts carries two quarter trim pieces for a 66. One is chinese and the other is listed as "Show quality". Anyone know who makes that one?

Seems price is not an indicator of quality anymore. You can have a part on Ebay thats cheap and good, while a catalog is selling garbage for twice as much due to their overhead. But you never know what your getting, and that is driving me nuts after getting into these old Mustangs.

 

[slim]

I think alot of people are missing the point of this thread. Alot are not putting th ebrand of the parts that they are happy/unhappy with.

CJpony parts carries two quarter trim pieces for a 66. One is chinese and the other is listed as "Show quality". Anyone know who makes that one?

Seems price is not an indicator of quality anymore. You can have a part on Ebay thats cheap and good, while a catalog is selling garbage for twice as much due to their overhead. But you never know what your getting, and that is driving me nuts after getting into these old Mustangs.

The motive for this list is well meaning. I fear it's a lot like good intentions in politics...means nothing without accomplishing something! Example I got two distorted front 68 bumpers from MU. They were the "new" Nordan
they were bad no matter who sold them. Last year I got very good (fit and finish)front and
back 68 bumpers from NPD. They don't carry a brand name, are
they only from NPD? How would a person know?

I got lousey 68 convert top frame weatherstrip set. Was in plain clear plastic wrapper, have no idea who made it! Same with narrow 68 grill moldings and trunk
lid molding....lousy flimsy no fit, no name!

 

[supershifter2]

i am glad i bought all my repo stuff back in the late 90's from NPD cause it all works great... 65 door panels , molded carpet , inside and outside doe handles , all the weather strippind , felt window trim , gas cap , glove box doe , 67 ignition switch & door locks for the 2 way key (yes a 67 ignition switch will work with a 65 wiring harness you gotta have a few parts and make the dash hole bigger) 66 grill , 67 woodgrain wheel but i bought the spensive one i use the 67 column , frame rail xtensions , torque boxes , seat pans , stainless drip rail trim , window mechanisms and handles , kick panels , tail light lenses and rings , GT exhaust trim rings , hinge pin kits , one new lower hinge , dash pad , sun visors and brackets , rear view and bracket , 70 windsor z-bar , clutch & brake rubber and trim rings , 66 fog light brackets for the grill , all diss stuff come from NPD bout 10 years ago and is great , BUT and thats a BIG BUT maybe things got cheesier ova duh years !!!!

 

[classicdoug]

Scott Drake windshield and back window rubber is way too stiff for the 65-66. I just pulled a brand new set out and threw them away. We had a lot of trouble installing them and then had to beat the chrome on, ruining it in the process. I ordered Dan Carpenter rubber and new Classic Industries moldings. These went in with no trouble at all and the moldings clipped in very easy with no dings or dents. The moldings fit the car very well.

 

[Wiz998]

I think all repos are thrash nothing better then the original