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GMC Guy · 08-27-2009, 11:13 PM

I have the typical rust in both my corners, and i'm looking at buying a new set of patch panels. Where is the best place to get them? I know they are all around $20 a piece, but i was wondering if there is preferred place to get them.
thanks.

James McClure · 08-28-2009, 08:05 AM

GMC, I got mine from LMC truck and they fit just fine. jim

Keith Seymore · 08-28-2009, 08:16 AM

I got mine from LMC as well. No complaints. I used the structural panel adhesive to glue them in (rather than welding).

K

LiveAnimals · 08-28-2009, 09:52 AM

Nicely done Keith, I bought my cab corners from LMC they were 14.99 ea. I post some pictures if I get them done soon enough.

GMC Guy · 08-28-2009, 08:27 PM

wow those came out amazing, nice job

i'm curious to know more about the adhesive you used. at least from the picture you can't even tell they weren't welded in.

LiveAnimals · 08-28-2009, 10:13 PM

Keith what did you do to get the bed up like that?

**old Rusty C10** · 08-28-2009, 10:39 PM

i am going to say that having bought LMC products im not wild about them... try our site vendors CaptKaos or triproautomotive ive used their parts with much success

BusinessProfessor · 08-29-2009, 10:28 PM

I bought mine from LMC also. But, WOW, what a great job getting them on. Have to do mine next. Info on that adhesive would also be helpful.

Number21 · 08-29-2009, 11:05 PM

I have to agree with the others...when you said adhesive I thought

but that looks great!

Keith Seymore · 08-31-2009, 07:37 AM

I think this is the stuff:

http://www.eastwood.com/maxim-bondin...8-45fl-oz.html

I can verify when I get home, but it comes out in two parts and you mix it together like an epoxy.

I liked it, since you can glue & screw it together (...and clamp...) and get the panel exactly where you want it. There is sufficient working time and it's not so dramatic as welding (and you don't have to worry about putting heat into the panel). You might notice I made the cuts so that they would be covered up by the side trim when done.

All that remains now is to see how well they hold up!

I did a box corner as well:

Keith Seymore · 08-31-2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveAnimals

Keith what did you do to get the bed up like that?

It's sitting up on wood blocks for this portion. Eventually I took it all the way off (I used my engine hoist).

You can see the whole build thread here, in case you haven't seen it before:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926

silvereagle07 · 08-31-2009, 10:35 AM

Here's a product that we use at my uncle's body shop.
http://www.lord.com/Home/ProductsSer...0/Default.aspx

I've used it to shave door handles , lights, patch in panels and even complete bed sides. It's a great product and can be bought from your local automotive paint supplier.
It's alot easier to use than welding.

08-27-2009, 11:13 PM	#1
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Cab Corners I have the typical rust in both my corners, and i'm looking at buying a new set of patch panels. Where is the best place to get them? I know they are all around $20 a piece, but i was wondering if there is preferred place to get them. thanks. __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

08-28-2009, 08:05 AM	#2
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Cab Corners GMC, I got mine from LMC truck and they fit just fine. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

08-28-2009, 08:16 AM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: Cab Corners I got mine from LMC as well. No complaints. I used the structural panel adhesive to glue them in (rather than welding). K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 08-28-2009 at 08:22 AM.

08-28-2009, 09:52 AM	#4
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Cab Corners Nicely done Keith, I bought my cab corners from LMC they were 14.99 ea. I post some pictures if I get them done soon enough. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

08-28-2009, 08:27 PM	#5
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Cab Corners wow those came out amazing, nice job i'm curious to know more about the adhesive you used. at least from the picture you can't even tell they weren't welded in. __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

08-28-2009, 10:13 PM	#6
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Cab Corners Keith what did you do to get the bed up like that? __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

08-28-2009, 10:39 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Cab Corners i am going to say that having bought LMC products im not wild about them... try our site vendors CaptKaos or triproautomotive ive used their parts with much success __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-29-2009, 10:28 PM	#8
BusinessProfessor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 109	Re: Cab Corners I bought mine from LMC also. But, WOW, what a great job getting them on. Have to do mine next. Info on that adhesive would also be helpful. __________________

08-29-2009, 11:05 PM	#9
Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	Re: Cab Corners I have to agree with the others...when you said adhesive I thought but that looks great!

08-31-2009, 07:37 AM	#10
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: Cab Corners I think this is the stuff: http://www.eastwood.com/maxim-bondin...8-45fl-oz.html I can verify when I get home, but it comes out in two parts and you mix it together like an epoxy. I liked it, since you can glue & screw it together (...and clamp...) and get the panel exactly where you want it. There is sufficient working time and it's not so dramatic as welding (and you don't have to worry about putting heat into the panel). You might notice I made the cuts so that they would be covered up by the side trim when done. All that remains now is to see how well they hold up! I did a box corner as well: __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 08-31-2009 at 07:43 AM.

08-31-2009, 10:35 AM	#12
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Cab Corners Here's a product that we use at my uncle's body shop. http://www.lord.com/Home/ProductsSer...0/Default.aspx I've used it to shave door handles , lights, patch in panels and even complete bed sides. It's a great product and can be bought from your local automotive paint supplier. It's alot easier to use than welding. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT



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