Re: JC Whitney

["Bill Thebert" <bthebert@domain.elided>]

From: Rocky <rocky@domain.elided>
Date: Friday, December 11, 1998 4:46 PM
Subject: JC Whitney


> . . . they also list HALF-BED REPAIR PANELS for 71-80
>IH pickups.

I think that you've just illustrated why I prefer to do business with the
many *IH Specialists* that are part of our growing community, Rocky.  I'm
not confident in buying from someone who lists *anything* for a "1980 IH
Pickup" when the last year they were manufactured was 1975.

> I'd like to know if anybody on
>the digest has tried these? If so, do they have the same type ribbing
>that is unique to the bed floors in the IH pickups?

I'm passing along hearsay, but everything I've overheard indicates that JCW
body parts for IH are thin gauge and poor fit.  The Scout II replacement
body parts from either K-Bar or AT Scouts have been heavier, well-fitted,
and well finished (either galvanized or galvanneal).  Plus you can buy them
from folks who know & understand IH.

 >I've called JC
>Whitney and they do not know what I'm talking about.


I rest my case.

Bill Thebert
The Binder Bulletin