after market sheet metal question. *pics*

[1fun71]

I recieved some free rocker panels from a friend and i wanted to use them on my truck. He had them for maybe eight years I have had them for about 2now. I got them out the other day and noticed alot of difference in quality between the two. the one that is coated has lots of ripples where its bent or curved and it doesn't seem to be as good of quality as the bare one. the bare on says tabco on it and looks nice. SO should I or CAN I get another match to the tabco since its older or will there still be difference in quality? If there is what brand fits best so I can get two new the same. thanks for any help JOE,

[nicktheknife]

just get some new ones, they are pretty cheap.

[BigSky71]

Originally Posted by nicktheknife

just get some new ones, they are pretty cheap.

I agree. You can fix those ripples but for eighteen bucks or so you can get a new one that is not in need of repair.

[Livrat]

IMHO.. I would toss both of yours, the early reproductions were horrible, very thin, the shapes were off, the curves were not right. and they simply do not fit well!

The new ones from most any of the vendors on the board are way better in thickness, quality, fit and are relatively cheap.. around $25 each

[1972CheyenneSuper]

Tabco is still in business. http://www.tabcobodyparts.com/ I don't know if their quality is the same as ten years ago, but I have heard that they are one of the better sheet metal suppliers.