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barry1982 · 03-24-2016, 10:24 PM

I have restored a few squares over the years... and have had good/bad experiences with re pops. They are DEFINITELY no where near OEM. However, with our trucks getting so old, OEM is getting difficult/expensive to obtain.
I am currently restoring an 82 High Sierra and purchased inner/outer cab corners, and inner/outer rocker panels from a company out of the US called "Key Parts". I was surprised to see they are actually made of a heavier gauge metal than OEM, and the fit was bang on. The thicker metal made mig welding them in A LOT easier..... If their fenders/doors etc. are of equal quality, would not hesitate checking them out.

03-24-2016, 10:24 PM	#10
barry1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Waskatenau, Alberta Posts: 259	Re: 81-87 Repop sheet metal I have restored a few squares over the years... and have had good/bad experiences with re pops. They are DEFINITELY no where near OEM. However, with our trucks getting so old, OEM is getting difficult/expensive to obtain. I am currently restoring an 82 High Sierra and purchased inner/outer cab corners, and inner/outer rocker panels from a company out of the US called "Key Parts". I was surprised to see they are actually made of a heavier gauge metal than OEM, and the fit was bang on. The thicker metal made mig welding them in A LOT easier..... If their fenders/doors etc. are of equal quality, would not hesitate checking them out.