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**CUSTOM/10** · 04-08-2014, 07:23 AM

Nick;

I feel your pain, and spent the last 5 yrs collecting as many OEM or NOS parts that I could find/afford. Many parts came out of Az or Cali. I was able to find most of the parts I need ( Other than SWB bed sides ). If you must buy repop parts it's best to deal with guys like Paul from GMC Pauls or Wes from Classic Heartbeat. These guys know these trucks inside & out, and the parts they sell. They use them and know what's good and what's bad, and will steer you in the right direction. Keep in mind that even OEM & NOS doesn't mean they will fit like todays car parts. The quality control and gap tolerances were much different back then. I had NOS parts that needed work to make them fit correctly.

So if you must buy repop parts, speak with guys like Paul, and take their word !

Gary

04-08-2014, 07:23 AM	#19
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,871	Re: Repop grille and fender fit - 71/72 Nick; I feel your pain, and spent the last 5 yrs collecting as many OEM or NOS parts that I could find/afford. Many parts came out of Az or Cali. I was able to find most of the parts I need ( Other than SWB bed sides ). If you must buy repop parts it's best to deal with guys like Paul from GMC Pauls or Wes from Classic Heartbeat. These guys know these trucks inside & out, and the parts they sell. They use them and know what's good and what's bad, and will steer you in the right direction. Keep in mind that even OEM & NOS doesn't mean they will fit like todays car parts. The quality control and gap tolerances were much different back then. I had NOS parts that needed work to make them fit correctly. So if you must buy repop parts, speak with guys like Paul, and take their word ! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859