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70' GMC · 09-30-2007, 06:27 PM

on www.yearone.com, www.lmc.com and the brothers website they have metal but I was always told the stock metal was better

but after that saturday night my truck hit the pole it was mostly rust and bondo

any help will be nice to clear it up a little bit

70' GMC · 09-30-2007, 06:28 PM

ttt

70' GMC · 09-30-2007, 06:36 PM

ttt

Spoof · 09-30-2007, 06:48 PM

Sorry 70, what was the question in particular...are you wanting to know if repro sheetmetal is any good? If so so, do a search because there are many past threads worth reading on this topic. I'm still not certain after all these years!

**Palf70Step** · 09-30-2007, 08:05 PM

Your best bet is find a vendor near you to save you on the freight charges. Most sell the same items as LMC..etc...

Check out the board vendors (Support those who support us) on the main 67-72chevytrucks.com main page.

neonlarry · 09-30-2007, 08:29 PM

IMO if you are building a lightweight drag truck go with aftermarket metal. All the aftermarket stuff I have seen is a lot lighter guage than OEM metal. But like said above shipping charges may make stock stuff pricy depending on where you can locate some. Now if you lived on the left coast like I do good stock front fenders are about $30 at pic-n-pull.

72armyswbtruck · 09-30-2007, 10:26 PM

I used to believe that this was true (back when the metal came from tiawan and was cheap and thin) However I just looked at an original set next to a replacement panel and the replacement panel (aftermarket) was just as thick as the OEM that had been sand blasted and was bare metal. Fitment is where aftermarket panels fall short

70' GMC · 10-01-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

I used to believe that this was true (back when the metal came from tiawan and was cheap and thin) However I just looked at an original set next to a replacement panel and the replacement panel (aftermarket) was just as thick as the OEM that had been sand blasted and was bare metal. Fitment is where aftermarket panels fall short

so aftermarket wont fit

energiesource · 10-01-2007, 09:15 PM

theyll fit, but you cant just bolt them on and expect everything to fit exact. youll need to...what? i dunno drill other holes and move it up or down, re weld the mounts? not sure on that one i just know they'll bolt on, just wont look exact bang on

**Palf70Step** · 10-01-2007, 10:17 PM

Nothing just bolts on when it comes to body work. Even OEM requires tweaking. Just sometimes some take more than other. I have original used pieces on mine and it is testing my patience at time for fitting, but that is part of the autobody world.

**special-K** · 10-02-2007, 06:33 AM

A thread is started and two ttt posts all in under 10 minutes.Is this a new record??
Slow down there,rascal.

earl87gta · 10-02-2007, 06:39 AM

He is in a hurry to fix his truck 10 min must seam like 10 hours to him.

**special-K** · 10-02-2007, 08:51 PM

Let`s go back to the original question..."Metal?"

70' GMC · 10-02-2007, 09:05 PM

is original better than aftermarket is it the same gauge of steel?

energiesource · 10-02-2007, 09:07 PM

well steel hasnt gotten crappier over the past 30 years, if anything its gotten better. most of them are a bit more of a gauge than original ones i think

70' GMC · 10-02-2007, 09:14 PM

I was told by my dad that everything that is kept "original" is better dont know what he meant by it. such as the metal, paint, interior, etc.

energiesource · 10-02-2007, 09:26 PM

well thats for appraisal value, if everything is original and a complete restoration then it'll be worth more, if its all remade parts, it wont be worth as much, but im bagging my truck and all that stuff so it wont be anything close to the original model so i dont care if they're aftermarket or original, just as long as they fit right

earl87gta · 10-03-2007, 02:40 AM

It seams that the gage isnt the trouble any more its the whay they fit. some of the rockers you get are a little shorter and need to be streched when you use them. and I think a few popel have said the GMC grill doesnt fit well. I would think the quality of the steel would be better now a days as long as the gage is the same . I guess only time will tell we will have to wait and see how the after marcket parts have lasted in 30 years.

70' GMC · 10-03-2007, 06:39 AM

most websites say edp coated and says it will prevent rust

**special-K** · 10-03-2007, 06:47 AM

Like your dad says,leaving something alone is better than tearing it up.But,original is getting harder to find.It all dents,that much I know.

09-30-2007, 06:27 PM	#1
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Metal? on www.yearone.com, www.lmc.com and the brothers website they have metal but I was always told the stock metal was better but after that saturday night my truck hit the pole it was mostly rust and bondo any help will be nice to clear it up a little bit __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

09-30-2007, 06:28 PM	#2
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Metal? ttt __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

09-30-2007, 06:36 PM	#3
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Metal? ttt __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

09-30-2007, 06:48 PM	#4
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Metal? Sorry 70, what was the question in particular...are you wanting to know if repro sheetmetal is any good? If so so, do a search because there are many past threads worth reading on this topic. I'm still not certain after all these years! __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

09-30-2007, 08:05 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Metal? Your best bet is find a vendor near you to save you on the freight charges. Most sell the same items as LMC..etc... Check out the board vendors (Support those who support us) on the main 67-72chevytrucks.com main page. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 09-30-2007 at 08:07 PM.

09-30-2007, 08:29 PM	#6
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Metal? IMO if you are building a lightweight drag truck go with aftermarket metal. All the aftermarket stuff I have seen is a lot lighter guage than OEM metal. But like said above shipping charges may make stock stuff pricy depending on where you can locate some. Now if you lived on the left coast like I do good stock front fenders are about $30 at pic-n-pull. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

09-30-2007, 10:26 PM	#7
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Metal? I used to believe that this was true (back when the metal came from tiawan and was cheap and thin) However I just looked at an original set next to a replacement panel and the replacement panel (aftermarket) was just as thick as the OEM that had been sand blasted and was bare metal. Fitment is where aftermarket panels fall short __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-01-2007, 09:15 PM	#9
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: Metal? theyll fit, but you cant just bolt them on and expect everything to fit exact. youll need to...what? i dunno drill other holes and move it up or down, re weld the mounts? not sure on that one i just know they'll bolt on, just wont look exact bang on

10-01-2007, 10:17 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Metal? Nothing just bolts on when it comes to body work. Even OEM requires tweaking. Just sometimes some take more than other. I have original used pieces on mine and it is testing my patience at time for fitting, but that is part of the autobody world. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-02-2007, 06:33 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Metal? A thread is started and two ttt posts all in under 10 minutes.Is this a new record?? Slow down there,rascal. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-02-2007, 06:39 AM	#12
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Metal? He is in a hurry to fix his truck 10 min must seam like 10 hours to him. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb Last edited by earl87gta; 10-02-2007 at 06:40 AM.

10-02-2007, 08:51 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Metal? Let`s go back to the original question..."Metal?" __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-02-2007, 09:05 PM	#14
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Metal? is original better than aftermarket is it the same gauge of steel? __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

10-02-2007, 09:07 PM	#15
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: Metal? well steel hasnt gotten crappier over the past 30 years, if anything its gotten better. most of them are a bit more of a gauge than original ones i think

10-02-2007, 09:14 PM	#16
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Metal? I was told by my dad that everything that is kept "original" is better dont know what he meant by it. such as the metal, paint, interior, etc. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!



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10-02-2007, 09:26 PM	#17
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: Metal? well thats for appraisal value, if everything is original and a complete restoration then it'll be worth more, if its all remade parts, it wont be worth as much, but im bagging my truck and all that stuff so it wont be anything close to the original model so i dont care if they're aftermarket or original, just as long as they fit right

10-03-2007, 02:40 AM	#18
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Metal? It seams that the gage isnt the trouble any more its the whay they fit. some of the rockers you get are a little shorter and need to be streched when you use them. and I think a few popel have said the GMC grill doesnt fit well. I would think the quality of the steel would be better now a days as long as the gage is the same . I guess only time will tell we will have to wait and see how the after marcket parts have lasted in 30 years. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-03-2007, 06:39 AM	#19
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Metal? most websites say edp coated and says it will prevent rust __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

10-03-2007, 06:47 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Metal? Like your dad says,leaving something alone is better than tearing it up.But,original is getting harder to find.It all dents,that much I know. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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