New Here/Rocker Panel Replacement
 

Hey, I’m new here. I just received my first truck for an early High School Graduation gift. This was my poppas that he gave to my dad for graduation. It’s a 64 Chevy :chevy:short wheal fleet side. That my dad and I are going to restore. My question is, dose LCM have good replacement panels? Meaning dose the door still shut proper and stuff like that?

If you know of a place that carries better replacements it will be greatly apperated.

Thanks,
Shane(blue64)

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it took me longer to figure out what you were asking than to think of a response. seriously, type something worth reading. everyone will be glad to help you, but you have to have enough sense to communicate like a human being.

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Dang I thought only women got pms:lol::lol:
But for your question blue the replacement panels I got from LMC fit nice I haven't used their doors just the rockers and cab corners hope this helps

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Thanks, for the advice.

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haha. Thanks for the help. Do your doors still latch proper?

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Blue 64, welcome to the board from southern Indiana! I understood your question. ;)

You'll find there aren't many responses like your first welcoming one. This is a great group of guys. They not only help, they follow up to see how it is going. Be forwarned....they REALLY like pictures!:lol:

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Thanks, most of Ya'll all seem to be.haha I plan to have some up tomorrow morning.

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Maybe you should re-read the rules you agreed to when you signed up on this forum. Your post is completely uneeded and doesn't help the OP with his question at all. Please keep comments like these to yourself.

thank you

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But to the topic on hand, welcome to the board.
Someone with more experience will probably chime in, but I would see if you get get the panels somewhere else, as LMCs prices are usually outrageous. I imagine replacement sheetmetal is only made by a handful of manufacturers, so you could probably get the same exact stuff a little cheaper somewhere else, but I could be wrong.

The guy to ask though would be LILRED66.

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Welcome aboard from Kansas City, KS. Here is a comprehensive list of suppliers you may want to contact for a catalog, if you are embarking on a total restoration of a '60-'66 Chevy truck:

www.bowtiebits.com
www.lmctruck.com
www.classicparts.com
www.oldchevytrucks.com
www.ecklerstrucks.com
www.gspp.com
www.truckandcarshop.com
www.harmons.com
www.oldmusclecars.com
www.classicchevroletparts.com
www.classicindustries.com
www.bobschevytrucks.com
www.brotherstrucks.com
www.mar-k.com
www.wheelvintiques.com
www.totallystainless.com
www.earlyclassic.com
www.horkeyswoodandparts.com
www.raybuck.com
www.americanclassic.com
www.yogisinc.com
www.rbsauto.com
www.obschevy.com
www.cheyennepickup.com
www.chevypickupparts.com

Good luck with your project and remember to post early and often.

PS-It is easier to understand what you are needing if your sentences are readable and the words spelled correctly.

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in retrospect, ya i suppose that was a bit harsh.

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At least he's going to graduate.:metal::metal: Just learn to use the spell check and you'll be ok:waah::waah:

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There's usually not any issues that I know of when it comes to outer rocker replacement. They fit up really nice. The problems arise when you go into the floor pan. Go thru my build and you will see what problems I ran into.

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Welcome aboard blue64. Just ask when you need help. We're here for you. I can't spell for crap either. I use spell check a lot. :lol:

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Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. I can't type or spell half of the time. hahah.

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Hey Blue - Welcome from SoCal!
I too will be attacking the rockers this summer for sure. There is much info on this board for this and other items we all have / may come across. Search or ask here and you will find.

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Welcome aboard. I'm also doing the rockers on my wifes 65. The drivers side is done and I just took a break from putting the door on the passengers side to check for clearance. A great post to follow is Alan's Classic build thread.

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LMC does not make any panels.They purchase from a variety of suppliers Just like we do They do sell TriPlus parts but sell from other MFG's also. Nothing wrong with their parts any more than anyone elses. We have installed alot of doors but ony one drivers side on a 65 and it fit and latched ok. Sorry no pics we sold it beforer it was finished. You can get alot better prices from buying from a board vendor here than the larger companies

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Don't feel bad. I lived in Carroll county for a number of years and it took me awhile to figger out what people were saying. It just took some getting used to. SOmeone told me to get a Stob and I just looked at him
:lol: