Suggestions on where to get replacement panels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Thumpin455 · 11-09-2007, 03:32 PM

I can find parts for 73-79 pretty easy. Thing is some doors are $90 each and others are $200 each. So what places do you know of to get sheet metal?

Post a link if you have a good deal on something.

canadianc-10 · 11-09-2007, 08:16 PM

personally i wouldn't use aftermarket doors if they were free, flimsy beer can structure. made that mistake twice.

84lwb · 11-10-2007, 05:23 PM

why not just get patch panels.they should be cheaper and you wont get cheap flimsy doors that don't fit.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-10-2007, 05:26 PM

there are several board members here who sell the items. I can say i have used the ones from Tri Pro Automotive and can say they are supberb. That is NOT to take anything away from Capt.Kaos or any other board vendor, but i can say that the ones from Tri Pro worked great for me.. The metal in his are as good or better than factory and they had excellent fitment
Hope that helps ya

**Captkaos** · 11-10-2007, 06:30 PM

Same sheetmetal Bob, so no offense.. Basically 81-87(91) sheetmetal is about the same everywhere. Where are you seeing 81-87 sheetmetal for $200? That is high?

Thumpin455 · 11-10-2007, 08:08 PM

One of the body shops up here quoted that... I figured he just wanted me out of the shop.

Why I dont use factory doors, well get out a map. Find Lake Superior, there is a peninsula that juts into the middle of the lake. I live just east of that. They salt the roads here heavily. Now look at how far it is to Arizona and other rust free states.. Makes finding anything without serious rust near impossible.

I need doors, cab corners, rockers, bed sides for a 76. The later stuff will work on the Blazer. I have repro fenders on it and they are fine for what I am doing with it. I dont mind aftermarket parts for my drivers.

Ill check your site CK. Thnks.

11-09-2007, 03:32 PM	#1
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Suggestions on where to get replacement panels? I can find parts for 73-79 pretty easy. Thing is some doors are $90 each and others are $200 each. So what places do you know of to get sheet metal? Post a link if you have a good deal on something. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

11-09-2007, 08:16 PM	#2
canadianc-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: brooks Posts: 130	Re: Suggestions on where to get replacement panels? personally i wouldn't use aftermarket doors if they were free, flimsy beer can structure. made that mistake twice.

11-10-2007, 05:23 PM	#3
84lwb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 209	Re: Suggestions on where to get replacement panels? why not just get patch panels.they should be cheaper and you wont get cheap flimsy doors that don't fit.

11-10-2007, 05:26 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Suggestions on where to get replacement panels? there are several board members here who sell the items. I can say i have used the ones from Tri Pro Automotive and can say they are supberb. That is NOT to take anything away from Capt.Kaos or any other board vendor, but i can say that the ones from Tri Pro worked great for me.. The metal in his are as good or better than factory and they had excellent fitment Hope that helps ya __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-10-2007, 06:30 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Suggestions on where to get replacement panels? Same sheetmetal Bob, so no offense.. Basically 81-87(91) sheetmetal is about the same everywhere. Where are you seeing 81-87 sheetmetal for $200? That is high? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-10-2007, 08:08 PM	#6
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: Suggestions on where to get replacement panels? One of the body shops up here quoted that... I figured he just wanted me out of the shop. Why I dont use factory doors, well get out a map. Find Lake Superior, there is a peninsula that juts into the middle of the lake. I live just east of that. They salt the roads here heavily. Now look at how far it is to Arizona and other rust free states.. Makes finding anything without serious rust near impossible. I need doors, cab corners, rockers, bed sides for a 76. The later stuff will work on the Blazer. I have repro fenders on it and they are fine for what I am doing with it. I dont mind aftermarket parts for my drivers. Ill check your site CK. Thnks. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

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