who makes good sheet metal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

triton21 · 11-19-2009, 01:38 PM

looking for all the sheet metal, but want good sheet metal, ive heard that lmc's sheet metal is not very good

rwolf9653 · 11-19-2009, 01:54 PM

I haven't bought any yet, but everyone here seems to like Mar-k.
I bought a tailgate from LMC, and it was better than I thought, but a lot of the complaints come from stuff just not fitting right.

white 67 · 11-19-2009, 02:05 PM

I just got my new stepside bed from mar-k yesterday and they are by far the best i have ever seen.

72BlckButy · 11-19-2009, 04:04 PM

Repops have come a loooong way from where they used to be, but... buy GM (OE) sheetmetal if at all possible.

knsmodels · 11-19-2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Repops have come a loooong way from where they used to be, but... buy GM (OE) sheetmetal if at all possible.

X2.....i have a lot of repop stuff on my truck and if I had it to do again i would look of OE stuff...

unclewatts · 11-20-2009, 12:57 AM

I recently replaced my radiator support and inner wheel wells which I got from LMC. Bottom line was that it took some grunting to get them to fit and the shipping costs almost killed me! I did look around at my local wrecking yards but everything was rusted out.(especially on the battery side) I would've asked my local GM dealer for OEM ones but I was afraid they would've laughed me off the lot. "1970! Get outta here! Come back when you wanna buy a new truck!"

**special-K** · 11-20-2009, 07:44 AM

US steel was the best.With all the mill closings and buy-outs I don`t even know who produces the best sheetmetal.The old Bethlehem steel plant at Sparrow`s Point in Baltimore was bought by Russians and isn`t Bethlehem anymore.

The best sheetmetal body parts across the line will be Tri-Plus.mar-K makes the good Stepside bed parts.some stuff is only available from one maker,so there`s no choice.The best thing to do is look/ask for problems,not how good one or the other is.

PanelDeland · 11-20-2009, 10:10 AM

Try some of the BB vendors.Most build trucks as well as sell parts and have researched the best available.That doesn't mean it's gonna fit perfect or not require some massaging.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-20-2009, 03:50 PM

Mar k is by far the best for roll pans and gate skins I can only imagine how good there other parts are and they are made right here in the usa...

white 67 · 11-20-2009, 03:57 PM

My parts from mar-k are amazing, and the best part is there was no shipping damage.

11-19-2009, 01:38 PM	#1
triton21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: forney tx Posts: 3	who makes good sheet metal looking for all the sheet metal, but want good sheet metal, ive heard that lmc's sheet metal is not very good

11-19-2009, 01:54 PM	#2
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: who makes good sheet metal I haven't bought any yet, but everyone here seems to like Mar-k. I bought a tailgate from LMC, and it was better than I thought, but a lot of the complaints come from stuff just not fitting right. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

11-19-2009, 02:05 PM	#3
white 67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: coupeville ,washington Posts: 348	Re: who makes good sheet metal I just got my new stepside bed from mar-k yesterday and they are by far the best i have ever seen.

11-19-2009, 04:04 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: who makes good sheet metal Repops have come a loooong way from where they used to be, but... buy GM (OE) sheetmetal if at all possible. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 11-19-2009 at 04:04 PM.

11-20-2009, 12:57 AM	#6
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: who makes good sheet metal I recently replaced my radiator support and inner wheel wells which I got from LMC. Bottom line was that it took some grunting to get them to fit and the shipping costs almost killed me! I did look around at my local wrecking yards but everything was rusted out.(especially on the battery side) I would've asked my local GM dealer for OEM ones but I was afraid they would've laughed me off the lot. "1970! Get outta here! Come back when you wanna buy a new truck!" __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

11-20-2009, 07:44 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: who makes good sheet metal US steel was the best.With all the mill closings and buy-outs I don`t even know who produces the best sheetmetal.The old Bethlehem steel plant at Sparrow`s Point in Baltimore was bought by Russians and isn`t Bethlehem anymore. The best sheetmetal body parts across the line will be Tri-Plus.mar-K makes the good Stepside bed parts.some stuff is only available from one maker,so there`s no choice.The best thing to do is look/ask for problems,not how good one or the other is. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-20-2009, 10:10 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: who makes good sheet metal Try some of the BB vendors.Most build trucks as well as sell parts and have researched the best available.That doesn't mean it's gonna fit perfect or not require some massaging. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-20-2009, 03:50 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: who makes good sheet metal Mar k is by far the best for roll pans and gate skins I can only imagine how good there other parts are and they are made right here in the usa... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-20-2009, 03:57 PM	#10
white 67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: coupeville ,washington Posts: 348	Re: who makes good sheet metal My parts from mar-k are amazing, and the best part is there was no shipping damage. Last edited by white 67; 11-20-2009 at 04:03 PM.

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