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Psycho71 · 11-20-2006, 12:16 AM

I got the bed off of my truck today, and will be getting after some body work pretty soon. I'll be needing new cab corners, rocker panels and rear bed corners (maybe). From what I see looking thru my catalogs, prices vary, sometimes greatly. I know, in most cases, you get what you pay for. But I also know, it's not always true.

My questions are; Is there any quality difference in the panels available from different retailers?
Are they all made by one company and sold to all distributers?
If not, who sells the better quality product.

I don't mind paying more, if I'm getting a better product.
Thanks in advance,
Jay

Aarons72s · 11-20-2006, 04:58 AM

I know there are a few different manufactuers of rockers. Someone gave me a set from lmc and they are pos. Light waight and arent even stamped right. I also bought a set a few years ago at aswap meet and they fit real well. Dont remeber who made them and the vendor went out of businees?, I havent seen him in a few years. Cab corners, I havent found one that fits yet. If your lucky someone still stocks the old american made ones, they fit pretty well. But all the taiwan ones I have used need work to fit.
Aaron

jamis · 11-20-2006, 09:03 AM

I bought mine from Mothertruckers and didnt have any problems with them. I dont remember the brand Ed sells.

Psycho71 · 11-21-2006, 09:32 PM

Thanks,
I guess I'll check out Mother's panels. I will be doing these myself, for the first time, so I just want the better ones to start with.

I find that ironic about LMC's panels as they are the more expensive panels I found. Guess you don't always get what you pay for. But of course, I haven't checked the prices at Mother Truckers yet.

Thanks for the info,
Jay

Primer69er · 11-21-2006, 09:45 PM

i have heard dont get em from jcwhittney, they dont fit. but that same person told me lmc had great panels, oh well i guess it depends on what batch they came out of

**Hart_Rod** · 11-21-2006, 09:54 PM

Check out Goodmarkindustries.com.

Aarons72s · 11-22-2006, 07:05 AM

Here is a way I have found to see if the panels are crap. If the manufactures label is a blue and white glossy label with no real manuf acture info than stay away. All the panels with this label I have used either dont fit, rockers, or require modification, cab corners.

69lowNlong · 11-22-2006, 12:41 PM

what about classic industries they sell pretty much every replacement panel in there catalog that i have!
http://www.classicindustries.com/

11-20-2006, 12:16 AM	#1
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Body Patch Panel Questions? I got the bed off of my truck today, and will be getting after some body work pretty soon. I'll be needing new cab corners, rocker panels and rear bed corners (maybe). From what I see looking thru my catalogs, prices vary, sometimes greatly. I know, in most cases, you get what you pay for. But I also know, it's not always true. My questions are; Is there any quality difference in the panels available from different retailers? Are they all made by one company and sold to all distributers? If not, who sells the better quality product. I don't mind paying more, if I'm getting a better product. Thanks in advance, Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

11-20-2006, 04:58 AM	#2
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Body Patch Panel Questions? I know there are a few different manufactuers of rockers. Someone gave me a set from lmc and they are pos. Light waight and arent even stamped right. I also bought a set a few years ago at aswap meet and they fit real well. Dont remeber who made them and the vendor went out of businees?, I havent seen him in a few years. Cab corners, I havent found one that fits yet. If your lucky someone still stocks the old american made ones, they fit pretty well. But all the taiwan ones I have used need work to fit. Aaron

11-20-2006, 09:03 AM	#3
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: Body Patch Panel Questions? I bought mine from Mothertruckers and didnt have any problems with them. I dont remember the brand Ed sells. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

11-21-2006, 09:32 PM	#4
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Body Patch Panel Questions? Thanks, I guess I'll check out Mother's panels. I will be doing these myself, for the first time, so I just want the better ones to start with. I find that ironic about LMC's panels as they are the more expensive panels I found. Guess you don't always get what you pay for. But of course, I haven't checked the prices at Mother Truckers yet. Thanks for the info, Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

11-21-2006, 09:45 PM	#5
Primer69er Just gettin started! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hays Kansas Posts: 173	Re: Body Patch Panel Questions? i have heard dont get em from jcwhittney, they dont fit. but that same person told me lmc had great panels, oh well i guess it depends on what batch they came out of

11-21-2006, 09:54 PM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	Re: Body Patch Panel Questions? Check out Goodmarkindustries.com. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-22-2006, 07:05 AM	#7
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Body Patch Panel Questions? Here is a way I have found to see if the panels are crap. If the manufactures label is a blue and white glossy label with no real manuf acture info than stay away. All the panels with this label I have used either dont fit, rockers, or require modification, cab corners.

11-22-2006, 12:41 PM	#8
69lowNlong Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg VA Posts: 67	Re: Body Patch Panel Questions? what about classic industries they sell pretty much every replacement panel in there catalog that i have! http://www.classicindustries.com/



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