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From Gene:
I have purchased 3 exhaust systems from Kepich and have recommended Kepich to a couple of other hobbyists. All have been pleased with the product and the service. That's not to say that problems can't exist, but for me they haven't. I purchased complete systems for: '65 Imp. convertible, '64 Chevy Fleetside LB & '41 DeSoto Custom S8 Club Cpe.
From John:
I had bad luck with them on both a 62 & 63, wouldn't recommend them at all.
From William:
Well from what I have later learned...he has been suspended from advertising in Hemmings. I actually found his ad in " Old Car Trader" couldn't find a Hemmings....must have been sold out. He does not accept credit cards....and YES to COD, Money Orders, Prepay, That is strange.. I actually did a search on this guy online. No glowing reviews ..just the opposite. As far as the pipe goes...the only thing that was wrong was the flange was welded wrong. He agreed to send another pipe...and we agreed on him leaving the flange hang loose...with a flared pipe holding it on the end. So this way... give some wiggle room. All I want is a fitting pipe....either way...it's looking like I still pay. No pipes available to me... Getting my original money back is not an issue now. I just need the dam pipe....first and foremost.
I'm glad I didn't get the wise idea to order a stainless system! I would even be MORE upset.
From Henry:
I have used them and the systems were okay. We had to do some fussing and re-bending (at a muffler shop) to get one of the front pieces to connect well with the manifold. We install them ourselves and generally have trouble getting them to be tight and rattle free. So I have still to take my 61 Imperial to a shop and have it tightened up.
From Philippe:
Stay away from Kepich ! Some friends ordered exhaust systems and they were not pleased: need 1 journey to have an exhaust which fitted ...I remembered also that some IML members were not happy with Kepich. I ordered my aluminized dual exhaust from Classic Exhaust and it was perfect. Another friend bought also an exhaust from them , no problem!
From John:
I belong to several other car clubs. Kepich exhaust systems have been a source of complaints in all of them. In one that I specifically know of, since I was President at the time, they cut off his advertising privileges.
There has been some negative reports about Kepich which are available online, so please be informed before dealing with this vendor!!
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff5766.htmhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/HudsonSuperSix16-29/message/1443
From Jerry Chase:
I also would not do business with Kepich again. Many years ago, I bought a muffler for a Brand X car which did not come with the expected brackets on the rear (as all the other brands of NOS provide for this application).
I dunno if he's careless, dumb, and/or ignorant.
(12 Jan 2006) From Don:
I have purchased 2 complete systems from Kepich over the years. Both were for Mopar A-Bodies, and both fit perfectly, all the clamps were OEM style, and the systems looked original. I have nothing bad to say regarding Kepich
(15 July 2007) From Jay Hirsch:
Have used Kepich in past, and was satisfied. Got complete exhaust for 1960 Caddy two years ago and was good. Got same exhaust for another 60 I have five weeks ago (May 2007) and was no good. Had to do much work to pipes to get them to fit and mufflers are not good quality. Would not use again
(8 August 2007) From CD Janes:
I had tail pipes made for my 54 ford in march they fit like a glove A few years ago he made front pipes for same car also were perfect.
(21 August 2007) From Andy:
Purchased a Kepich system for a 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible. Not one piece fit without rebending or throwing away the Kepich pipe and making a new one. Stay away from Kepich and visit your local exhaust shop instead.
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