Parts I wish some one made - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue666(2) · 07-19-2017, 09:40 PM

As I work on my truck, there are a few parts that I wish some one or some company produced that are not currently produced by the big parts companies. The bottom of my fleetside tailgate is badly rusted but the rest is in good shape. Would love to be able to buy just the bottom eight inches all the way across.

What does everyone else need? This is not my tailgate just an internet sourced picture.

dschmit · 07-19-2017, 10:18 PM

Aluminum grille and headlight bezels

**Warrens69GMC** · 07-20-2017, 01:49 AM

Aluminum front fenders (no rust!)

oldtrux · 07-20-2017, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

Aluminum front fenders (no rust!)

So you're worried about rusty front fenders in arizona?
Thats some funny cheet right there!

**The Rocknrod** · 07-20-2017, 07:37 AM

Polished Billet Sail Panel, you wouldn't have to use screws to install it (3M tape).

jchav62 · 07-20-2017, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldtrux

So you're worried about rusty front fenders in arizona?
Thats some funny cheet right there!

My '62 spent it's whole life in Las Vegas, Nevada when I got it and it still had the common rust in the fenders.

Robert Haas · 07-20-2017, 10:08 AM

Carbon fiber hood would be nice. (For my build anyway)

**Warrens69GMC** · 07-20-2017, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldtrux

So you're worried about rusty front fenders in arizona?
Thats some funny cheet right there!

WE get flash floods up here and the little pocket in the front fenders can trap mud and water and you cant really get it out.

Plus, not all of Arizona is desert. We have huge mountains that get decent snowfall and yes they use salt to help with the roads.

http://sunriseskiparkaz.com

**gizmoduck81** · 07-20-2017, 11:05 AM

Levers for the recirc heater controls. It wasn't that hard to modify the levers I ordered for the deluxe heater, but it would have been nice to have a ready-made part.

Low hump transmission tunnel panel.

Original steering column.

More GMC specific items like instrument bezel, parking lamp housings, grille, etc.

oem4me · 07-20-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

My '62 spent it's whole life in Las Vegas, Nevada when I got it and it still had the common rust in the fenders.

I have not yet been able to confirm this, but i think these trucks came from the factory with rusted out fenders as standard equipment. Only those buyers who paid extra for the rust delete option were spared. Lol!

jchav62 · 07-20-2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

I have not yet been able to confirm this, but i think these trucks came from the factory with rusted out fenders as standard equipment. Only those buyers who paid extra for the rust delete option were spared. Lol!

HAHA!!! Good one...

scoot_mcgrute · 07-20-2017, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

I have not yet been able to confirm this, but i think these trucks came from the factory with rusted out fenders as standard equipment. Only those buyers who paid extra for the rust delete option were spared. Lol!

My dad had a 64 when he was in high school, truck was 12 or 13 years old when he bought it and the fenders were rusted on it.

AnotherWs6 · 07-20-2017, 01:28 PM

Barn doors for my Suburban. Suburban Headliner. Rear AC Suburban AC trim.

jchav62 · 07-20-2017, 04:03 PM

I haven't checked in awhile, but are the 64-66 grilles the only ones being repopped? Other years would be nice...

Ken Cook · 07-20-2017, 05:15 PM

I could use a patch panel to get rid of the spare tire cut out on the left rear fender.

Blue666(2) · 07-21-2017, 06:28 PM

How about the back of the cab just inside of the cab corner? or the bottom corners of the radiator support?

**The Rocknrod** · 07-22-2017, 11:28 AM

Ash Tray Handle that doesn't sag, maybe aluminum or the like.

Llay R. Rac · 07-22-2017, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Ash Tray Handle that doesn't sag, maybe aluminum or the like.

i second that!
and correct seat springs. and suburban rear floor mat.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-07-2017, 02:36 PM

Woop there it is:
http://www.allamericanbillet.com/Bil...atalogId=-9495

**slepysal** · 08-08-2017, 06:06 PM

Chrome headlight trim for 60-61

jchav62 · 08-09-2017, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Chrome headlight trim for 60-61

1962 too...

LVPhotos · 08-09-2017, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

1962 too...

Top or Bottom? Nova parts are equal and sometimes same parts. Rings from Speedway the other Brothers Trucks.
Sunvisors that match original small pattern, mirror day/ night thats correct.. maybe Nova

63 available at Brothers as well.

jchav62 · 08-09-2017, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Top or Bottom? Nova parts are equal and sometimes same parts. Rings from Speedway the other Brothers Trucks.
Sunvisors that match original small pattern, mirror day/ night thats correct.. maybe Nova

63 available at Brothers as well.

Wow! Back when I was looking for them, they weren't around. Good to know...

rvrfoot · 08-09-2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Woop there it is:
http://www.allamericanbillet.com/Bil...atalogId=-9495

I think you just cost me $22 bucks.

**AngryPirate** · 08-10-2017, 11:55 AM

Replacement roof.

The 50's versions of our trucks have them available.

07-19-2017, 09:40 PM	#1
Blue666(2) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 300	Parts I wish some one made As I work on my truck, there are a few parts that I wish some one or some company produced that are not currently produced by the big parts companies. The bottom of my fleetside tailgate is badly rusted but the rest is in good shape. Would love to be able to buy just the bottom eight inches all the way across. What does everyone else need? This is not my tailgate just an internet sourced picture. Attached Images Last edited by Blue666(2); 07-19-2017 at 09:41 PM. Reason: important info

07-19-2017, 10:18 PM	#2
dschmit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: midwest Posts: 72	Re: Parts I wish some one made Aluminum grille and headlight bezels

07-20-2017, 01:49 AM	#3
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,625	Re: Parts I wish some one made Aluminum front fenders (no rust!) __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

07-20-2017, 07:37 AM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Parts I wish some one made Polished Billet Sail Panel, you wouldn't have to use screws to install it (3M tape). __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-20-2017, 10:08 AM	#7
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Parts I wish some one made Carbon fiber hood would be nice. (For my build anyway)

07-20-2017, 11:05 AM	#9
gizmoduck81 Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 49	Re: Parts I wish some one made Levers for the recirc heater controls. It wasn't that hard to modify the levers I ordered for the deluxe heater, but it would have been nice to have a ready-made part. Low hump transmission tunnel panel. Original steering column. More GMC specific items like instrument bezel, parking lamp housings, grille, etc.

07-20-2017, 01:28 PM	#13
AnotherWs6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 602	Re: Parts I wish some one made Barn doors for my Suburban. Suburban Headliner. Rear AC Suburban AC trim. __________________ 1968 C-10 Suburban - Original 396/TH400 2002 Transam WS6 - M6 - Black/Black - Evil Garage Queen 2000 Silverado - DD - Small lift+Body lift+35" Duratracs+4.88's + Eaton TruTrac - Monster Truck 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Sport - Wife's DD and the only classy car we have.

07-20-2017, 04:03 PM	#14
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Parts I wish some one made I haven't checked in awhile, but are the 64-66 grilles the only ones being repopped? Other years would be nice... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-20-2017, 05:15 PM	#15
Ken Cook Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ragley, La. Posts: 137	Re: Parts I wish some one made I could use a patch panel to get rid of the spare tire cut out on the left rear fender.

07-21-2017, 06:28 PM	#16
Blue666(2) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 300	Re: Parts I wish some one made How about the back of the cab just inside of the cab corner? or the bottom corners of the radiator support?

07-22-2017, 11:28 AM	#17
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Parts I wish some one made Ash Tray Handle that doesn't sag, maybe aluminum or the like. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-07-2017, 02:36 PM	#19
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Parts I wish some one made Woop there it is: http://www.allamericanbillet.com/Bil...atalogId=-9495 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-08-2017, 06:06 PM	#20
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Parts I wish some one made Chrome headlight trim for 60-61 __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-10-2017, 11:55 AM	#25
AngryPirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 564	Re: Parts I wish some one made Replacement roof. The 50's versions of our trucks have them available.

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