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09-15-2005, 12:21 PM
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Tightwad
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Where to buy parts?
Where is the best place to buy replacement sheet metal parts for a 68 step side. Needing fenders, inner fender, and patch panels for the floor. Looking for the best place to buy and is easy to ship and the metal is good to work with.
thanks, eric |
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09-15-2005, 12:27 PM
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Just need a couple more parts.
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09-15-2005, 02:45 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
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Any of our board venodrs can help w/ that, most of the ones that
carry the repop parts are the ones listed with their own websites. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...ouncementid=10
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09-15-2005, 02:49 PM
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I would use the parts board. I have had issues with almost every other vendor.
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09-15-2005, 03:26 PM
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I would recommend trying as hard as you can to find good OEM sheetmetal parts before you resort to buying reproduction parts. Triplus brand reproduction parts seem to be the best, from what I've heard. I have only bought rocker panels and cab corners from them, and they were high quality compared to some others I have bought. I'm assuming their other parts are similar in quality. I have seen a lot of threads on this board about how difficult it is to get reproduction body panels to line up.
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09-15-2005, 04:40 PM
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Try the parts board, I saw a thread where a guy was selling stepside fenders used for sale. As far as the inners, check with they vendors on the board or also MAR_K
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09-15-2005, 05:34 PM
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If there are any vendors in driving distance, use them and save yourself a bunch in shipping and headaches. Another option is if there is a local parts store that handles sheet metal and is willing to work with you. They can order the parts from the same sources as the vendors.
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09-15-2005, 09:25 PM
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Tightwad
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Thanks for the help guys, i usly buy from lmc but they want to much to ship inner fenders and front fenders. Was looking for one that might be easyer to deal with and is easy to get parts through.
thanks again for the help. Eric |
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09-15-2005, 11:04 PM
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Give Tim at Christian's Classics a call.
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09-15-2005, 11:22 PM
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Parts
Oklahoma is close. Parting 20 1967 to 1972 trucks. Come see me.
Scratch
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09-15-2005, 11:32 PM
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Tightwad
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What parts of Oklahoma?
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09-16-2005, 12:31 AM
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Saving one 72 at a time!!
 
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Try Kenny's Truck Parts in Tulsa.
He is a full store for 68-72, but the repo panels that he has are the same crap. Ask him to find you some OEM steel, he -has always come through for me. Kenny's a one man show and a true 67-72 guy. |
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09-16-2005, 06:19 AM
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Not sure what part of La your from but if you know any real good experienced body & fender men looking for work and able to relocate to Fl you can hook me up with i'll give you the fenders,inner fenders and patch panels you need free.
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09-17-2005, 02:06 AM
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Tightwad
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Louisiana
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Mothertruckers
Hey if you would send me a pm with your info and ill pass it on to my wife there is alot of people coming in to where she works, that might be looking for a job that has been replaced becuase of the storm. thanks, eric
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09-17-2005, 02:50 AM
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Its always something!
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I wouldnt buy from kennys trucks if he was the last 67-72 man on earth. I like to use outback truck parts out if Spring, TX. I have never had a problem with them, always friendly
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