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02-24-2010, 08:31 PM
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Location: HAMPSTEAD,MD
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Sheetmetal
I need both sides and the front panel for my 67 1/2 ton swb fleetside bed. Are the aftermarket parts worth buying, or should i try the recyclers in arizona etc?
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02-24-2010, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Montana
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Re: Sheetmetal
I used an aftermarket bed side and front panel and they fit great. I didn't have to do any work to them at all. I believe they were made by "counterpart". The only down side is it is slightly thinner metal. Not flimsy. Still pretty solid, but slightly thinner.
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02-24-2010, 10:20 PM
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Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Re: Sheetmetal
To MT1972cheyenne, or anybody else for that matter,
To clarify, when saying a repo part is made of thinner metal, how is that compared to the sheetmetal used in today's trucks. Thin gauge bedsides, or a hood I am cool with that (as long as they fit). Tailgate or doors I would chose carefully. |
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02-24-2010, 10:36 PM
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Location: Central PA
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Re: Sheetmetal
I have aftermarket bedsides, fenders and front panel... It's a different alloy than OEM so it seems "thinner" but I think it's just a little "softer" if you know what I mean....
I wouldn't suggest a tailgate (too soft) or the doors (poor fit) but a lot of guys use the other items...
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02-24-2010, 10:54 PM
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Re: Sheetmetal
If I cannot find NOS, I am going with repo bedsides. They are one aftermarket item that I have not heard any complaints about.
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02-24-2010, 11:48 PM
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Re: Sheetmetal
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02-25-2010, 08:48 AM
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Re: Sheetmetal
you'll find NOS bedsides on here, for about $3,000 a set. good rust free metal would be my first choice iff you have time and money... I picked up my bedsides for under $800 set...
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