Dennis Carpenter Cab Mounts----ALERT-check yours they won't

[4x4x4crewcab]

After purchasing,installing,painting,and bolting the truck back together I notice the two predrilled holes (inner fender mount) on one new metal cab mount are drilled in the wrong place. The R.H. 2 holes are drilled on the wrong side
(see attached photo). I called today inquiring about a couple things and mentioned this problem. He told me they are and have been aware of this but don't mention it as "its no big deal drill 2 more holes" and when they run out of product they will drill the next batch correct
I also mentioned to them I wasn't happy with the quality of their door seals----Soft foam---not the quality of originals this was a new complaint he hadn't heard of , said he would check stock and call me back.
I also mentiond the cowl lacing problem. This also he was aware of (the 67's having early and late styles) but said he can't change the catalog as they were just recently printed and it should be in the next printing...This is fine for them but why don't they mention it to you when you place your order Then they expect you to pay the freight back for the return then order a new one and pay more freight

[Thundercat6870]

Both of my 68's are all original and are drilled the same way from the factory!!! The rubber fender piece was installed the other way on the drivers side from the factory I don't know why???

[460 crew]

That kinda blows I personally don't want extra holes in my truck!

[FORDification]

I don't think I ever really paid that close attention, but both front cab mounts on my truck are factory-original and they're drilled on both sides. I'd imagine it's because the mounts are actually two pieces welded together. The front parts on both are the same, it's the rear piece of each that's different. Drilling the front piece the same on both allows them to use the same on each side, but it does leave an extra pair of open holes there for water to enter.

[hardtailjohn]

How big are the holes? I would be glad to send you a couple soft aluminum solid aircraft rivets that you could stick in there and swell up...it'd be a good seal and would look better than a screw/nut setup.
Let me know.
JH

[fordman]

those holes are about 5/16 to 3/8 bolt holes for the fender rubber to bolt to .

[hardtailjohn]

arrrghh....too big for a rivet. What about a rubber plug in them...at least you could seal it up then. Sounds like you're like I am.... you'd be the only one that would ever notice them, and it would drive you crazy!
JH

[fordman]

that would work

[Tech 1]

Well this is a pretty old topic but I am new to the site so I might as well add my comments about the cab mounts. When I got mine I also replaced the floor pans. The pans worked great, but the drivers side cab mount was so far out of wack that I had to use a 1/2" shim under the outside portion. The holes for the inner fender were also in the wrong side on one mount. I fully expected to have to tweak them a bit but not that much. Also the aftermarket cab corners I got were so bad that I had to section them to make them work. The cab crossmember ends I got worked great. The rest of the stuff I have bought from Carpenter I am pleased with. Any time I buy aftermarket body parts I just automatically expect to have to do a lot of fitting and tweaking.