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bill8333 · 10-05-2007, 02:59 PM

Hi Y'all

I have a question about body panels. I'm working on a 1972 P.U. and she has a very small amount of rust on the floor right where the lip is that holds the door seal in place, less than 2" long and about ½ wide. I need help with this since I have never done this type of repair.
So my question is who make the best replacement parts and is it hard to do. I do have a wire welder but I'm not that good at it yet, still practicing. I have had some good days welding and other days I should have never started.

Thanks Bill8333

energiesource · 10-05-2007, 04:54 PM

most of the panels all come from the same place (taiwan) so if you find a place thats cheaper or closer, or both, go with that one, as for replacing the panels, im not sure, its a little difficult depending on where the rust is. but if you have a mig welder at home just practice and measure everything before you do it.

Musclerodz · 10-05-2007, 06:18 PM

The outer floor section from Tri-Plus is a good piece. It extends into the floor about 3 inches. There is a thread in the classified where it shows several installed including one on my Blazer.

Mike

bill8333 · 10-07-2007, 11:00 PM

Thanks Ill look for it

bill8333 · 10-07-2007, 11:12 PM

Sorry but I can't find the post can you send me a link.

Thanks Bill

72armyswbtruck · 10-08-2007, 12:08 AM

Tri Plus all the way

10-05-2007, 02:59 PM	#1
bill8333 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 89	Who has the best replacement panels Hi Y'all I have a question about body panels. I'm working on a 1972 P.U. and she has a very small amount of rust on the floor right where the lip is that holds the door seal in place, less than 2" long and about ½ wide. I need help with this since I have never done this type of repair. So my question is who make the best replacement parts and is it hard to do. I do have a wire welder but I'm not that good at it yet, still practicing. I have had some good days welding and other days I should have never started. Thanks Bill8333 __________________ 1972 K-10 L/B 4x4 Matching #'s 350 4 speed from the factory. P/S P/B 1981 GMC 1/2 L/B 4x4 one owner truck. 4" lift 2004 Dodge Cummins Diesel 4x4 Q/C S/B 1986 Dodge D150 L/B 2WD

10-05-2007, 04:54 PM	#2
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: Who has the best replacement panels most of the panels all come from the same place (taiwan) so if you find a place thats cheaper or closer, or both, go with that one, as for replacing the panels, im not sure, its a little difficult depending on where the rust is. but if you have a mig welder at home just practice and measure everything before you do it.

10-05-2007, 06:18 PM	#3
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Who has the best replacement panels The outer floor section from Tri-Plus is a good piece. It extends into the floor about 3 inches. There is a thread in the classified where it shows several installed including one on my Blazer. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

10-07-2007, 11:00 PM	#4
bill8333 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 89	Re: Who has the best replacement panels Thanks Ill look for it __________________ 1972 K-10 L/B 4x4 Matching #'s 350 4 speed from the factory. P/S P/B 1981 GMC 1/2 L/B 4x4 one owner truck. 4" lift 2004 Dodge Cummins Diesel 4x4 Q/C S/B 1986 Dodge D150 L/B 2WD

10-07-2007, 11:12 PM	#5
bill8333 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 89	Re: Who has the best replacement panels Sorry but I can't find the post can you send me a link. Thanks Bill

10-08-2007, 12:08 AM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Who has the best replacement panels Tri Plus all the way __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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