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72gmcshorty · 03-11-2003, 05:15 PM

First my taiwan inners dont fit for crap. I can't get my doors to close properly. My gas tank is rusting (after I had it "cleaned" out) and now the stupid little ignition bezel doesn't screw onto the ignition switch properly. It looks as if the threads on the bezel were drilled at a slight angle and when I go to thread it onto the ignition switch it won't thread properly...I've tried changing the ignition swith but that doesn't help. You can visibly see the bezel screwing on wobbly. I hate this!! These little things are getting on my nerves!!! I cant wait to get this project over with.....

Southpa · 03-11-2003, 05:26 PM

I feel for ya, there is no substitute for the real thing. I had some ill-fitting cab corners to install a few years back. Had to do a little pre-fabricating before they went in properly.

Seeing how you live fairly close, maybe you would like to pop on over to the Island sometime, you can meet a buddy of mine (also a member = Spoof). I know a few places where there are 67-72's ripe for the picking. But...shhhhh...don't tell anyone!

72MARIO · 03-11-2003, 06:26 PM

My tubs didnt fit either Pissed me right off ! I have 20 hours in the drivers side alone. The pass side fit better. Mario

72shadetree · 03-11-2003, 07:19 PM

the spot welds broke on my tailgate

72step · 03-11-2003, 07:30 PM

I particularly have had nothing but crap from LMC, so stay away from them. I've had decent luck and excellent prices from Rick's in AZ. One piece glass (BROTHERS) is on and looks great, but doesn't function like stock, and NO I wouldn't do it again or recommend it for next time. I've been messing with old cars for years now, and it seems as if the repro parts 10 years ago used to be of better quality. I used to wrench on 63-64 Impalas in the past, and I always remember the repro parts back then were always like NOS it seemed.

67cst · 03-11-2003, 07:51 PM

southpa--any short fleet 2 wheel or 4 wheels you know of?

powder · 03-11-2003, 08:57 PM

i have had my problems with them but that iswhat we get when we are cheap and not by nos

hobby67stepside · 03-11-2003, 09:56 PM

I got a new right front fender and both inners from Carolina Classics and they seem to fit pretty good. I will have to fix a couple dings and a little stamping crinkles on the fender but the overall fit is good it seems.

lash · 03-11-2003, 11:13 PM

I just ordered the new replacement fenders from gmc pauls for my 72. I will let you know how they fit and look. Better be nice the shipping involved. lash

69 Short Fleet · 03-12-2003, 02:28 AM

I could not agree with you more on the aftermarket stuff made overseas, I ordered a chrome interior dome light (new) and it looks like a piece of JUNK!!! I'm not even going to bother putting it my truck (waste of time and money) I think it's worth hunting down OEM, NOS, or reproduced parts in the U.S. only. Hang in there on your resto, I get in the "wrench throughing mode" now and then too. (lol) Later Doug

**PICKMUP** · 03-12-2003, 04:09 AM

It is a tough gig between old beat original parts vs new repro parts that don't meet the GM standards. When you can't find nice original parts, you have to make the new stuff work. We are still lucky to have so much of it available at such reasonable prices. Some of the guys around here just howl when I charge more for good original parts, then I do for new repro. Of course you know which ones they want---original. Here is a label that I sometimes put on the repro parts. Oops. It won't load. Wrong fromat.

Southpa · 03-12-2003, 04:37 AM

67CST, nah, shortfleets are rare as hen's teeth around here. And if you were to find one in the boneyard its a good chance that it belongs there, lol. But one of the guys I know usually has at least half a dozen 67-72's laying around. I'll have to drive out and have a looksee sometime this month. Still need some 5-lug rear axles, hopefully w/ whitespoke rims attached.

ZOOMY · 03-12-2003, 05:09 AM

I've had bad luck with repro stuff in the past too, but Mothers assures me the newer stuff is better than years ago. The rockers I got from him are excellent. I'll let you know on the other stuff later. (on a side note; you learn more by getting crappy stuff to fit. Any wannabe can just bolt or rivet stuff on).

bobs409 · 03-12-2003, 10:09 AM

I'll go across the grain and say that I had good luck with the repro parts I used:

Taiwan inner fenders
radiator support
front grill surround
headlight bezels
Tabco rockers and cab corners as well as 1 taiwan cab corner
taiwan floor pan and floor brace
front bed panel
front/rear chrome bumpers
rear bumper brackets

All the above was an easy install with no problems although there is a certain uneasy feeling about installing Made in Taiwan parts on my made in U.S.A. truck.

But...when you need parts, you need parts.

**PICKMUP** · 03-12-2003, 03:57 PM

This says it all! It only took me about two days to figure out how to post that stupid little label! Hand me a wrench and take this ****** compuker away from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could have drawn it faster, with a crayon! LOL(should be "crying out loud").

03-11-2003, 05:15 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	I hate aftermarket stuff..... First my taiwan inners dont fit for crap. I can't get my doors to close properly. My gas tank is rusting (after I had it "cleaned" out) and now the stupid little ignition bezel doesn't screw onto the ignition switch properly. It looks as if the threads on the bezel were drilled at a slight angle and when I go to thread it onto the ignition switch it won't thread properly...I've tried changing the ignition swith but that doesn't help. You can visibly see the bezel screwing on wobbly. I hate this!! These little things are getting on my nerves!!! I cant wait to get this project over with..... __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

03-11-2003, 05:26 PM	#2
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	I feel for ya, there is no substitute for the real thing. I had some ill-fitting cab corners to install a few years back. Had to do a little pre-fabricating before they went in properly. Seeing how you live fairly close, maybe you would like to pop on over to the Island sometime, you can meet a buddy of mine (also a member = Spoof). I know a few places where there are 67-72's ripe for the picking. But...shhhhh...don't tell anyone! __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first. Last edited by Southpa; 03-11-2003 at 05:28 PM.

03-11-2003, 06:26 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	My tubs didnt fit either Pissed me right off ! I have 20 hours in the drivers side alone. The pass side fit better. Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-11-2003, 07:19 PM	#4
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	the spot welds broke on my tailgate __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

03-11-2003, 07:51 PM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	southpa--any short fleet 2 wheel or 4 wheels you know of? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

03-11-2003, 07:30 PM	#5
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	I particularly have had nothing but crap from LMC, so stay away from them. I've had decent luck and excellent prices from Rick's in AZ. One piece glass (BROTHERS) is on and looks great, but doesn't function like stock, and NO I wouldn't do it again or recommend it for next time. I've been messing with old cars for years now, and it seems as if the repro parts 10 years ago used to be of better quality. I used to wrench on 63-64 Impalas in the past, and I always remember the repro parts back then were always like NOS it seemed.

03-11-2003, 08:57 PM	#7
powder the ring around my finger Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spring Lake NC Posts: 187	i have had my problems with them but that iswhat we get when we are cheap and not by nos Last edited by powder; 03-12-2003 at 10:47 AM.

03-11-2003, 09:56 PM	#8
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	I got a new right front fender and both inners from Carolina Classics and they seem to fit pretty good. I will have to fix a couple dings and a little stamping crinkles on the fender but the overall fit is good it seems. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

03-11-2003, 11:13 PM	#9
lash Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 163	I just ordered the new replacement fenders from gmc pauls for my 72. I will let you know how they fit and look. Better be nice the shipping involved. lash

03-12-2003, 02:28 AM	#10
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	I could not agree with you more on the aftermarket stuff made overseas, I ordered a chrome interior dome light (new) and it looks like a piece of JUNK!!! I'm not even going to bother putting it my truck (waste of time and money) I think it's worth hunting down OEM, NOS, or reproduced parts in the U.S. only. Hang in there on your resto, I get in the "wrench throughing mode" now and then too. (lol) Later Doug

03-12-2003, 04:09 AM	#11
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	It is a tough gig between old beat original parts vs new repro parts that don't meet the GM standards. When you can't find nice original parts, you have to make the new stuff work. We are still lucky to have so much of it available at such reasonable prices. Some of the guys around here just howl when I charge more for good original parts, then I do for new repro. Of course you know which ones they want---original. Here is a label that I sometimes put on the repro parts. Oops. It won't load. Wrong fromat. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170 Last edited by PICKMUP; 03-12-2003 at 04:16 AM.

03-12-2003, 04:37 AM	#12
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	67CST, nah, shortfleets are rare as hen's teeth around here. And if you were to find one in the boneyard its a good chance that it belongs there, lol. But one of the guys I know usually has at least half a dozen 67-72's laying around. I'll have to drive out and have a looksee sometime this month. Still need some 5-lug rear axles, hopefully w/ whitespoke rims attached. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

03-12-2003, 05:09 AM	#13
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	REPRO I've had bad luck with repro stuff in the past too, but Mothers assures me the newer stuff is better than years ago. The rockers I got from him are excellent. I'll let you know on the other stuff later. (on a side note; you learn more by getting crappy stuff to fit. Any wannabe can just bolt or rivet stuff on).

03-12-2003, 10:09 AM	#14
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I'll go across the grain and say that I had good luck with the repro parts I used: Taiwan inner fenders radiator support front grill surround headlight bezels Tabco rockers and cab corners as well as 1 taiwan cab corner taiwan floor pan and floor brace front bed panel front/rear chrome bumpers rear bumper brackets All the above was an easy install with no problems although there is a certain uneasy feeling about installing Made in Taiwan parts on my made in U.S.A. truck. But...when you need parts, you need parts. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

03-12-2003, 03:57 PM	#15
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	This says it all! It only took me about two days to figure out how to post that stupid little label! Hand me a wrench and take this ****** compuker away from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could have drawn it faster, with a crayon! LOL(should be "crying out loud"). Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170 Last edited by PICKMUP; 03-12-2003 at 04:01 PM.



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