Article; Antient DECH article
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Originally Posted by Dech #009
I was told about this thread by a member of the GTAMC board. www.gtamc.com so this is my first thread...I'll try to answer what I've read...
DECH Motorsports closed it doors late 99/2000. Their last location was in Concord Ontario, just south of Maple by Canada's Wonderland. Reasons for closure were both financial and personal. The owner was Derek Errol Churchill Hanson,(DECH), and main engineer fabricator was Van Peter Hanson.
As for the DECH bodykits, you can still get authentic kits, but they're pricey. Derek still has the original moulds. How do I know this?...besides being a customer for a long time and owning one,see link in sig, I'm also still good friends with both Peter and Derek. I also have the last remaining parts from DECH that came into my possession November 03. Here's the link.. http://www.gtamc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270
As far as the bodykits produced in the States, or anywhere else..well they're not authentic pieces. At no time has anyone been given permission to produce these pieces.
DECH produced arguably the best handling Mustangs ever. I could give examples if anyone's interested as I know the ins and outs of DECH's history pretty good. What can I say? I'm a loyal customer/friend.If you want anymore info reguarding DECH Motorsports, feel free to ask, and I'll do my best to answer them. Just stay away from the personal stuff as I won't respond to anything reguarding anyone's health, or financial situation. Thanks.
Dave
DECH Motorsports closed it doors late 99/2000. Their last location was in Concord Ontario, just south of Maple by Canada's Wonderland. Reasons for closure were both financial and personal. The owner was Derek Errol Churchill Hanson,(DECH), and main engineer fabricator was Van Peter Hanson.
As for the DECH bodykits, you can still get authentic kits, but they're pricey. Derek still has the original moulds. How do I know this?...besides being a customer for a long time and owning one,see link in sig, I'm also still good friends with both Peter and Derek. I also have the last remaining parts from DECH that came into my possession November 03. Here's the link.. http://www.gtamc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270
As far as the bodykits produced in the States, or anywhere else..well they're not authentic pieces. At no time has anyone been given permission to produce these pieces.
DECH produced arguably the best handling Mustangs ever. I could give examples if anyone's interested as I know the ins and outs of DECH's history pretty good. What can I say? I'm a loyal customer/friend.If you want anymore info reguarding DECH Motorsports, feel free to ask, and I'll do my best to answer them. Just stay away from the personal stuff as I won't respond to anything reguarding anyone's health, or financial situation. Thanks.
Dave
Have they considered going back into business?
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Originally Posted by 89LXBlack
Some excellent information.
Have they considered going back into business?
Have they considered going back into business?
Originally Posted by Dech #009
I was seriously considering re-opening DECH, with Peter and had several discussions with Derek also about the possibility. He actually gave me his blessings to do it, but warned me about dealing with the public/customers. While Derek has made some very good friends from DECH, about 95% of the people you deal with are idiots, who read a ragazine and think they're experts. I can't recall how many times people would argue with him over what works and what doesn't. Also the majority of people are cheap, and could care less about the quality of the piece. How much it costs is the only criteria involved in their choice. I never look at price first when it comes to any chassis pieces that could effectively, cost me my life! Quality is number 1..I have first hand knowledge of the cheapness of others, cuz like I said, I have the remaining inventory from DECH (since Nov 03) and still have some pieces left. People's biggest gripe is the price and I'm selling the stuff alot cheaper then it was ever offered from DECH. So after my little book here, the answer is no...DECH won't be opening it's doors anytime soon in the future. Sad, but that's the way it goes.
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I have the remaining inventory from DECH (since Nov 03) and still have some pieces left. People's biggest gripe is the price and I'm selling the stuff alot cheaper then it was ever offered from DECH. So after my little book here, the answer is no...DECH won't be opening it's doors anytime soon in the future. Sad, but that's the way it goes.[/QUOTE]
Do you know anywere that I can find a DECH ASG 4-link rear suspension and DECH rear springs? any help would be really apperciated. thanks,
Dan
Do you know anywere that I can find a DECH ASG 4-link rear suspension and DECH rear springs? any help would be really apperciated. thanks,
Dan
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I think I have one or two more articles or images that I came accross on Saturday while organizing all my Mustang stuff. I'll scan them and post them today or tomorrow.
I was wondering, for the 1994 SN95 Mustangs, was there an official DECH body kit? In the picture I didn't notice one. If there was, I'll keep my eyes out for one since, I'm doing paint in the spring, and I think it would be really Kool to have a Canadian inspired body kit, dated or not.
As a loose end, I seriously want to pick up a black fox notch 89-93 that is DECH equipped. There was one for sale on here, but he wants a little too much for the condition IMO.
Last time I saw Derek was at the Toronto Auto show in 96 or 97? I also live about I block from Fernstaff. I still think it's a great location for a Mustang Performance shop. Who knows......
I was wondering, for the 1994 SN95 Mustangs, was there an official DECH body kit? In the picture I didn't notice one. If there was, I'll keep my eyes out for one since, I'm doing paint in the spring, and I think it would be really Kool to have a Canadian inspired body kit, dated or not.
As a loose end, I seriously want to pick up a black fox notch 89-93 that is DECH equipped. There was one for sale on here, but he wants a little too much for the condition IMO.
Last time I saw Derek was at the Toronto Auto show in 96 or 97? I also live about I block from Fernstaff. I still think it's a great location for a Mustang Performance shop. Who knows......
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Originally Posted by AllActionDan
Do you know anywere that I can find a DECH ASG 4-link rear suspension and DECH rear springs? any help would be really apperciated. thanks,
Dan
Dan
Here's a link to some DECH articles
http://www.geocities.com/dechman/DECH/articles.html
Originally Posted by Darkhorse
Last time I saw Derek was at the Toronto Auto show in 96 or 97? I also live about I block from Fernstaff. I still think it's a great location for a Mustang Performance shop. Who knows......
As for the Sn95 bodykit...they had one...here's a couple of pics..
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Originally Posted by Dech #009
Also the majority of people are cheap, and could care less about the quality of the piece. How much it costs is the only criteria involved in their choice. I never look at price first when it comes to any chassis pieces that could effectively, cost me my life! Quality is number 1
