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ripper70 · 11-25-2010, 12:55 PM

Hey Guys

Im wanting to buy new replacement doors fenders and hood and was checking on here to get some advice to see where the best place to purchase quality parts. I was thinking LMC but would like everyones opinion that has purshased new panels. Thanks

zach

ripper70 · 11-25-2010, 08:46 PM

Anyone?

**70cst** · 11-25-2010, 10:57 PM

Your best bang for your buck is to purchase used sheet metal as that is what I did. I would recommend you become a member and post a WTB (Want to buy) as you should pay less for good used sheet metal than new. Just a thought. As far as new metal...maybe check some of the board vendors. Good luck.

ripper70 · 11-25-2010, 11:33 PM

i mean brand new replacement full doors and fenders

Classic Heartbeat...

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

VA72C10 · 11-25-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ripper70

i mean brand new replacement full doors and fenders

What he's saying is the replacement doors and fenders aren't that great. If you can find good original parts you'd be better off.

LMC is a good catalog to look in to find parts, but their parts (especially sheetmetal) aren't the best. For sheetmetal look for Triplus or Goodmark branded parts if you do go aftermarket...

...but again...you can find good original doors and fenders for the same or as less than the reproductions...or perfect originals for slightly more but you'll be ahead in the end...

gearys 5600 · 11-25-2010, 11:41 PM

I would find me some nice used body panels..The few aftermarket panels I have used, I had to beat on them quite a bit to get the body lines where I wanted them. Your better off using original stuff.

**70cst** · 11-25-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

What he's saying is the replacement doors and fenders aren't that great. If you can find good original parts you'd be better off.

LMC is a good catalog to look in to find parts, but their parts (especially sheetmetal) aren't the best. For sheetmetal look for Triplus or Goodmark branded parts if you do go aftermarket...

...but again...you can find good original doors and fenders for the same or as less than the reproductions...or perfect originals for slightly more but you'll be ahead in the end...

Good follow up. I forgot to mention possible fit up issues. Thanks for clarification.

ripper70 · 11-25-2010, 11:51 PM

ok thanks for the advice. I have alot of doors,fenders,hoods,etc. theres just so much work involved getting all the rust out of the nooks and crannys especially on the hoods where theres limited access. I live on the coast of oregon so rust is a major problem and spreads fast. Alot of my stuff is str8 im just worried about getting ALL the rust takin out.:/ Thanks zach

GobbleStalker · 11-26-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ripper70

ok thanks for the advice. I have alot of doors,fenders,hoods,etc. theres just so much work involved getting all the rust out of the nooks and crannys especially on the hoods where theres limited access. I live on the coast of oregon so rust is a major problem and spreads fast. Alot of my stuff is str8 im just worried about getting ALL the rust takin out.:/ Thanks zach

Sandblast, mediablast will strip rust. Soda blast is good for paint. If you sandblast just be careful not to hit it to hard and warp the sheet depending where you need to blast.

Just my 2 cents.
Kev

11-25-2010, 12:55 PM	#1
ripper70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln City Oregon Posts: 173	Need advice Hey Guys Im wanting to buy new replacement doors fenders and hood and was checking on here to get some advice to see where the best place to purchase quality parts. I was thinking LMC but would like everyones opinion that has purshased new panels. Thanks zach

11-25-2010, 08:46 PM	#2
ripper70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln City Oregon Posts: 173	Re: Need advice Anyone?

11-25-2010, 10:57 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: Need advice Your best bang for your buck is to purchase used sheet metal as that is what I did. I would recommend you become a member and post a WTB (Want to buy) as you should pay less for good used sheet metal than new. Just a thought. As far as new metal...maybe check some of the board vendors. Good luck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 11-25-2010 at 10:58 PM.

11-25-2010, 11:33 PM	#4
ripper70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln City Oregon Posts: 173	Re: Need advice i mean brand new replacement full doors and fenders Classic Heartbeat... http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ Last edited by 70cst; 11-25-2010 at 11:36 PM.

11-25-2010, 11:41 PM	#6
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Need advice I would find me some nice used body panels..The few aftermarket panels I have used, I had to beat on them quite a bit to get the body lines where I wanted them. Your better off using original stuff. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

11-25-2010, 11:51 PM	#8
ripper70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln City Oregon Posts: 173	Re: Need advice ok thanks for the advice. I have alot of doors,fenders,hoods,etc. theres just so much work involved getting all the rust out of the nooks and crannys especially on the hoods where theres limited access. I live on the coast of oregon so rust is a major problem and spreads fast. Alot of my stuff is str8 im just worried about getting ALL the rust takin out.:/ Thanks zach



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