LMC / Aftermarket Body Panels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-28-2008, 07:21 PM

I am considering buying some new fenders, etc. out of the LMC catalog and am curious how well they fit vs. the original panels. Any information would be great, thanks-

**lks dcvn** · 02-28-2008, 07:59 PM

I have only used my LMC truck to see how things go together or come apart (never bought anything from them)...

I have heard (mostly) negative things about them though...

thin metal, poor fitting, costly shipping, etc.

The best money can be spent on finding used OEM parts and then mounting them on your ride (thicker metal, better fit, etc.) - if you are unable to do that...your best bet is to buy them (replacement parts) from one of the board vendors for this site...

They know the products they sell and with the support of this board they know if they sell junk - it will get back to the people here...go to the link below and scroll down to the red names (vendors) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php

To save some $$ - find the one closest to you to save on shipping or pick up the items in person...

Hope that helps.

mbgmike · 02-28-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeCrush1970

I am considering buying some new fenders, etc. out of the LMC catalog and am curious how well they fit vs. the original panels. Any information would be great, thanks-

Why don't you just go to Goodmark. Its just north of Atlanta and you can pick them up and save shipping. I agree with buying from the board vendors but you are so close.

chrislehr · 02-28-2008, 09:23 PM

Ive purchased small trim items and some electrical parts from them without much issue, but I dont think I would do the big parts from them, mostly for shipping reasons, but also based on lackluster reviews here.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-28-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

Why don't you just go to Goodmark. Its just north of Atlanta and you can pick them up and save shipping. I agree with buying from the board vendors but you are so close.

That's what I did. It's in lawerenceville.... I think, it's been a couple years. They let me pull everything out of the boxes and inspect it before I took it away. They were friendly and helped me load everything.

Number98 · 02-29-2008, 12:06 AM

Goodmark is right off of Hwy 316 man...

Stop by there and you will save a ton in shipping! Plus there is a good chance that items like that will get beat up some in shipping so if you stop by Goodmark you can inspect them before you leave!

I would just find some good used originals, they are still out there and they will fit better. Not that you won't have to work to align them, anytime you replace a body part you will have to work to get the fit you want. You will just have a better fit and finish with the originals, there is bodywork to consider though.

Anyway thats just my opinion!

67ChevyRedneck · 02-29-2008, 12:09 AM

I've bought the fenders and doors. I would buy the fenders again in a heartbeat, but pass on the doors. Not because of the fit (I got mine to fit well) they are just too damn "flimsy." The fenders are much more "beefy."

jayharrell · 02-29-2008, 01:42 AM

I recently picks up some rocker panels from LMC. The metal was pretty think but I had to cut every seam up by the door pillar to make it fit right. Not that i minded or knew anybetter, but as mentioned, they do take some smashing and grinding to fit just right. They drivers side floor plan i got the same day from LMC was WAY off on the bottom under the rocker. Almost an inch too short on the end to hit the bottom of the rocker. NOS is only for me in the future.

mbgmike · 02-29-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

That's what I did. It's in lawerenceville.... I think, it's been a couple years. They let me pull everything out of the boxes and inspect it before I took it away. They were friendly and helped me load everything.

They even helped one of our customers from Canada un box and load the parts including a full floor pan, 2 full quarter panels and more inside the cab of an 18 wheeler. The guy there with the glasses (I forgot his name) is always willing to help,

OrangeCrush1970 · 03-21-2008, 11:09 PM

Guys, thanks for everything. Im just going to go to Goodmark...I had no idea they were local!

CRUE's 67 LWB · 03-22-2008, 03:19 PM

I just got rockers and backing plates from Classic and they are very good quality. I was surprised how well they fit and how heave the gauge steel they were.
I have seen some aftermarket stuff that I wouldnt fix a barndoor with.

02-28-2008, 07:21 PM	#1
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	LMC / Aftermarket Body Panels I am considering buying some new fenders, etc. out of the LMC catalog and am curious how well they fit vs. the original panels. Any information would be great, thanks- __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

02-28-2008, 07:59 PM	#2
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: LMC / Aftermarket Body Panels I have only used my LMC truck to see how things go together or come apart (never bought anything from them)... I have heard (mostly) negative things about them though... thin metal, poor fitting, costly shipping, etc. The best money can be spent on finding used OEM parts and then mounting them on your ride (thicker metal, better fit, etc.) - if you are unable to do that...your best bet is to buy them (replacement parts) from one of the board vendors for this site... They know the products they sell and with the support of this board they know if they sell junk - it will get back to the people here...go to the link below and scroll down to the red names (vendors) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php To save some $$ - find the one closest to you to save on shipping or pick up the items in person... Hope that helps. Last edited by lks dcvn; 02-28-2008 at 07:59 PM.

02-28-2008, 09:23 PM	#4
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: LMC / Aftermarket Body Panels Ive purchased small trim items and some electrical parts from them without much issue, but I dont think I would do the big parts from them, mostly for shipping reasons, but also based on lackluster reviews here.

02-29-2008, 12:06 AM	#6
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: LMC / Aftermarket Body Panels Goodmark is right off of Hwy 316 man... Stop by there and you will save a ton in shipping! Plus there is a good chance that items like that will get beat up some in shipping so if you stop by Goodmark you can inspect them before you leave! I would just find some good used originals, they are still out there and they will fit better. Not that you won't have to work to align them, anytime you replace a body part you will have to work to get the fit you want. You will just have a better fit and finish with the originals, there is bodywork to consider though. Anyway thats just my opinion!

02-29-2008, 12:09 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: LMC / Aftermarket Body Panels I've bought the fenders and doors. I would buy the fenders again in a heartbeat, but pass on the doors. Not because of the fit (I got mine to fit well) they are just too damn "flimsy." The fenders are much more "beefy." __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-29-2008, 01:42 AM	#8
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: LMC / Aftermarket Body Panels I recently picks up some rocker panels from LMC. The metal was pretty think but I had to cut every seam up by the door pillar to make it fit right. Not that i minded or knew anybetter, but as mentioned, they do take some smashing and grinding to fit just right. They drivers side floor plan i got the same day from LMC was WAY off on the bottom under the rocker. Almost an inch too short on the end to hit the bottom of the rocker. NOS is only for me in the future.

03-21-2008, 11:09 PM	#10
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: LMC / Aftermarket Body Panels Guys, thanks for everything. Im just going to go to Goodmark...I had no idea they were local! __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

03-22-2008, 03:19 PM	#11
CRUE's 67 LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 40	Re: LMC / Aftermarket Body Panels I just got rockers and backing plates from Classic and they are very good quality. I was surprised how well they fit and how heave the gauge steel they were. I have seen some aftermarket stuff that I wouldnt fix a barndoor with.



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