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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 39studebaker, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. 39studebaker
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
    Posts: 149

    39studebaker
    Member

    Anybody ever use them before? Can I trust what they tell me for my 39 Studebaker? Thoughts.......
     
  2. Boones
    Joined: Mar 4, 2001
    Posts: 9,691

    Boones
    Member
    from Kent, Wa
    1. Northwest HAMBers

    I have two Mustang II set ups from them. put a ton of miles on my wagon with their set up. they are my first choice for MII front ends
     
  3. 49ratfink
    Joined: Feb 8, 2004
    Posts: 18,829

    49ratfink
    Member
    from California

    good people who know thier stuff. call them on the phone and you get people who know what they are talking about.

    what did they tell you about your 39 Studebaker?
     
  4. from them several times, their stuff works and fits with no hassles. no extra bling
     

  5. Got my MII for my 54 plymouth wagon...fit like a glove ( at the time they hadn't built one for that application...gave them the measurements and it arrived on time and was painless)...nice people on the phone...always willing to help...thumbs up from me
     
  6. cadillac dave
    Joined: Mar 17, 2006
    Posts: 669

    cadillac dave
    Member

    100 percent , they have helped me on several projects, Brent will do his best for you. DEAL WITH CONFIDENCE , cadillac dave
     
  7. Let's see;
    Front stub for a 49 Ford Woodie that someone had butchered with an S-10 clip
    Front stub for a 37 Ford that, once again, someone had butchered with an S-10 clip
    48 Willys Jeepster MII conversion
    2 different 56 F100 MII
    Pretty sure there were a couple more but "Ol Timers" must be setting in.
    Only problem ever - they sent the wrong one for the Jeepster, there are two frame styles, and I had the cross member fully welded before it was discovered! They sent the right one but I lost about 4 hours labor.
    Wouldn't hesitate to use again
     
  8. turdytoo
    Joined: May 14, 2007
    Posts: 1,568

    turdytoo
    Member

    They don't skimp on metal. I have used 2 of their frames and 2 Mustang II crossmembers with no complaints.
     
  9. blackmopar
    Joined: Nov 21, 2006
    Posts: 481

    blackmopar
    Member
    from fallbrook

    agreed - excellent company and products - what did they tell you about your stude?
     
  10. slddnmatt
    Joined: Mar 30, 2006
    Posts: 3,685

    slddnmatt
    Member

    i used them and everything went together great
     
  11. CNC-Dude
    Joined: Nov 23, 2007
    Posts: 1,031

    CNC-Dude
    Member

    Many times when you call, Fat Man himself(Brent)will answer and talk to you about your needs. Very nice guy!
     
  12. I use there stuff on eveything they have very good products and tech support
     
  13. Specialdeluxe
    Joined: Jun 23, 2008
    Posts: 67

    Specialdeluxe
    Member

    Very pleased with the quality of their work. When I called to order the parts they made it a point to explain everything I needed to know about the setup and made sure it would work for me instead of just taking my card number. That's good business.
     
  14. sled
    Joined: Nov 19, 2006
    Posts: 2,076

    sled
    Member

    Quite happy from my side too...bought a complete IFS for my 50 Merc custom and fit like a glove..good service and very friendly..ah,and have already 20% off for the next clip...buy with confidence!they know theier stuff...
     
  15. KIRK!
    Joined: Feb 20, 2002
    Posts: 12,031

    KIRK!
    Member

    They are great! Owner, Brent, is a friend of mine and is about as wise as they come.
     
  16. BLAINE 816
    Joined: Jan 6, 2007
    Posts: 243

    BLAINE 816
    Member

    I have one under my 41 lincoln continental [heavy car] with air bags.easy install .
     
  17. Cruiser
    Joined: May 29, 2006
    Posts: 2,241

    Cruiser
    Member

    Fatman Fabrications is an excellent business and makes very good products. Put their Mustang under my '41 Ford it it workout great, it comes in a stand drop and a super drop. The cross member is extra heavy duty, I think about 3/16 steel. Brent is very easy to work with and knows his stuff.

    CRUISER :cool:
     
  18. old kid
    Joined: Mar 21, 2005
    Posts: 826

    old kid
    Member Emeritus
    from middle ga

    nice people with good products. brent and his crew are tops.
    dan
     
  19. Ted Kempgens
    Joined: Jan 8, 2007
    Posts: 205

    Ted Kempgens
    Member
    from Florida

    Great products, And the best to deal with. Ted
     
  20. WelderSeries
    Joined: Sep 20, 2007
    Posts: 768

    WelderSeries
    Alliance Vendor

    I'd say you got a 100% accurate response.
     
  21. Brent fabricated the bag system in my 61 Caddy before Air Ride tech came up with their kit.

    His shop is top notch, and I would never hesitate to call on him if I ever needed anything suspension wise.
     
  22. Retrorod
    Joined: Jan 25, 2006
    Posts: 2,034

    Retrorod
    Member

    I have a FatMan frame, the "builders special" under my '35 sedan. Great product...it fits right, was simple to build and a couple times I called for help/suggestions they busted their tail to help me. Yeah, I would give them a big "thumbs up".
     
  23. Ice man
    Joined: Mar 12, 2008
    Posts: 983

    Ice man
    Member

    When I ordered my 29 frame from Brookville, I ordered a IFS from Fatman, told them to ship it t Brookville (no welder at the time). Brookville welded it in and sent the frame to me with the suspension parts in a box and the rest was gravy. Excellent IFS, good price, needed different front hubs, they sent them before I could pack and ship the wrong one to them, no cost. GREAT crew. Ice man
     
  24. CharlieLed
    Joined: Feb 21, 2003
    Posts: 2,463

    CharlieLed
    Member

    Only show in town for lowered Volare spindles. The 10% HAMB discount is nice too!
     
  25. dante81_98
    Joined: Sep 26, 2005
    Posts: 504

    dante81_98
    Member
    1. A-D Truckers

    I would say those are some pretty damn good reviews. I will be giving him a call to discuss my options for sure.

    Thanks,
    Chad
     
  26. Have never heard a bad word about them, a lot of people could learn how to run a business from these guys.
     
  27. like everyone else is saying...great people great products. never had an issue w/ these cats
     
  28. Slantback
    Joined: Sep 6, 2006
    Posts: 80

    Slantback
    Member

    :D I've got a stageIII and stub on my 37 Pontiac, very satisfied with parts and service. Would not hesitate to use again.
     
  29. Topless Ford
    Joined: Feb 10, 2007
    Posts: 560

    Topless Ford
    Member

    El Polacko, I read that thread with great interest as I am considering something along that line for my 63 Galaxie. I would love to take some weight off the front of that car and do something with the suspension and steering to smooth it out. Don't know where to turn though.
    That article and thread was from 2006, have the products mentioned in that article and thread changed at all in your opinion? Did the industry self regulate and improve or is it still a shot in the dark.
     

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