Old man got tagged. Looking for opinions on aftermarket body panels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

car10107 · 11-25-2020, 04:47 PM

My wife and I were sitting on the couch finishing a movie and heard a loud crash. Wasn't the right sound for a gunshot so I ran outside to see brake lights at the end of the block and the old man pushed up on the curb with glass and plastic car pieces all around. To make a long story short, cops found the woman that did it and insurance is writing me a check. Thankfully its all cosmetic on the old man and there is no frame or steering damage. I used a tow strap to give the front bumper a couple tugs so the fender/bumper are no longer rubbing on the left front tire and I'm still driving him a couple times a week, just not when it starts getting dark because of the lights.

I found a nice OEM hood, grill and front bumper but I still need a left fender, grill support and a core support. I haven't had any luck finding those pieces locally that are in good shape. I'm seeing a lot of varying in the prices on aftermarket panels. Are most parts from the same place in China/Taiwan and I just go with the best price or are there brands I should stay away from? I don't mind paying extra for good quality but I dont't want to pay extra for Dynacorn... if they are the same parts other venders sell on fleabay for less.
Iv'e bought plenty of panels over the years at the local sortafit and they never fit like OEM but are good enough. Certifit doesn't carry anything for the 1965 C10 so I'm looking for experience others have had with aftermarket panels. Thanks

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-25-2020, 05:14 PM

Dang man, that sucks. I have used some Tri-Plus patch panels on my truck, but I have no clue on how good or not good the full panels are

**The Rocknrod** · 11-25-2020, 05:34 PM

Right here on this forum someone is selling theirs:
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=814890
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=814889
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=814888

11-25-2020, 04:47 PM	#1
car10107 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: THORNTON CO Posts: 25	Old man got tagged. Looking for opinions on aftermarket body panels My wife and I were sitting on the couch finishing a movie and heard a loud crash. Wasn't the right sound for a gunshot so I ran outside to see brake lights at the end of the block and the old man pushed up on the curb with glass and plastic car pieces all around. To make a long story short, cops found the woman that did it and insurance is writing me a check. Thankfully its all cosmetic on the old man and there is no frame or steering damage. I used a tow strap to give the front bumper a couple tugs so the fender/bumper are no longer rubbing on the left front tire and I'm still driving him a couple times a week, just not when it starts getting dark because of the lights. I found a nice OEM hood, grill and front bumper but I still need a left fender, grill support and a core support. I haven't had any luck finding those pieces locally that are in good shape. I'm seeing a lot of varying in the prices on aftermarket panels. Are most parts from the same place in China/Taiwan and I just go with the best price or are there brands I should stay away from? I don't mind paying extra for good quality but I dont't want to pay extra for Dynacorn... if they are the same parts other venders sell on fleabay for less. Iv'e bought plenty of panels over the years at the local sortafit and they never fit like OEM but are good enough. Certifit doesn't carry anything for the 1965 C10 so I'm looking for experience others have had with aftermarket panels. Thanks Attached Images __________________ 1965 Chevy C10 283 SM420 Long Fleet "The Old Man" 1970 Chevy C10 350 SM465 Long Fleet "Dave" 1975 Toyota FJ40 "Mr Grinch" 1969 Pontiac Firebird 2001 Chevy Tahoe 2001 Toyota 4Runner

11-25-2020, 05:14 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,507	Re: Old man got tagged. Looking for opinions on aftermarket body panels Dang man, that sucks. I have used some Tri-Plus patch panels on my truck, but I have no clue on how good or not good the full panels are __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

11-25-2020, 05:34 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Old man got tagged. Looking for opinions on aftermarket body panels Right here on this forum someone is selling theirs: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=814890 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=814889 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=814888 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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