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pwdcougar · 11-01-2018, 03:15 PM

Does anyone know where I can get a wheel arch repair panel that fits correctly?

Not sure where the first panel came from but the flat vertical part of the panel doesn't match the existing flat part. The replacement panel is a full 1/8" larger than the original. The second panel just came FedEx and is much worse. The part is from Rockauto, Goodmark brand and it doesn't have the concave bead edge at the bottom.

Thanks

Paul

pwdcougar · 11-01-2018, 07:47 PM

The first panel is Key Parts brand 38-7270 and looks like it came from LMC. It doesn't match up to the full rocker patch that I fought with for 2 weeks. The second one made by Goodmark is crap at best.

**LockDoc** · 11-01-2018, 10:38 PM

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I think that is about all of your choices for that panel.

LockDoc

**richard2717** · 11-02-2018, 07:22 AM

Paul
Pretty sure everyone is saying none of the aftermarket works off the shelf. Let me know what area you need and I will look on a few of my parts rigs to see if I can help

Richard

pwdcougar · 11-02-2018, 04:23 PM

Thanks for the replies Leon and Richard. I got a nice long email from GMC Paul's explaining how to make them fit. Looks like I can piece the arch together using the leftover piece.

The Goodmark brand patch panel is absolute crap. Lightweight steel and no concave bead along the edge. The Key panel is much better but it has to be put on as a complete piece. My problem was that I didn't want to replace the entire arch.

Thanks again

Paul

**LockDoc** · 11-02-2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pwdcougar

Thanks for the replies Leon and Richard. I got a nice long email from GMC Paul's explaining how to make them fit. Looks like I can piece the arch together using the leftover piece.

The Goodmark brand patch panel is absolute crap. Lightweight steel and no concave bead along the edge. The Key panel is much better but it has to be put on as a complete piece. My problem was that I didn't want to replace the entire arch.

Thanks again

Paul

No problem Paul, let us know how it goes.

LockDoc

11-01-2018, 03:15 PM	#1
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Wheel arch repair panel Does anyone know where I can get a wheel arch repair panel that fits correctly? Not sure where the first panel came from but the flat vertical part of the panel doesn't match the existing flat part. The replacement panel is a full 1/8" larger than the original. The second panel just came FedEx and is much worse. The part is from Rockauto, Goodmark brand and it doesn't have the concave bead edge at the bottom. Thanks Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

11-01-2018, 07:47 PM	#2
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: Wheel arch repair panel The first panel is Key Parts brand 38-7270 and looks like it came from LMC. It doesn't match up to the full rocker patch that I fought with for 2 weeks. The second one made by Goodmark is crap at best. __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

11-01-2018, 10:38 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Wheel arch repair panel - I think that is about all of your choices for that panel. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-02-2018, 07:22 AM	#4
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,136	Re: Wheel arch repair panel Paul Pretty sure everyone is saying none of the aftermarket works off the shelf. Let me know what area you need and I will look on a few of my parts rigs to see if I can help Richard __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

11-02-2018, 04:23 PM	#5
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: Wheel arch repair panel Thanks for the replies Leon and Richard. I got a nice long email from GMC Paul's explaining how to make them fit. Looks like I can piece the arch together using the leftover piece. The Goodmark brand patch panel is absolute crap. Lightweight steel and no concave bead along the edge. The Key panel is much better but it has to be put on as a complete piece. My problem was that I didn't want to replace the entire arch. Thanks again Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

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