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sgrier · 09-28-2009, 10:45 PM

Looking for some help on the best after market body panels. Has anyone used the Goodmark or the Tri-Pro Automotive. If so how was the quality and fit. Thanks in advance for the help.

ap2002 · 09-28-2009, 11:03 PM

Im also interested on this info.... going to start and buy stuff myself

**70cst** · 09-28-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sgrier

Looking for some help on the best after market body panels. Has anyone used the Goodmark or the Tri-Pro Automotive. If so how was the quality and fit. Thanks in advance for the help.

From previous posts...Goodmark's quality comes into question. Tri-Pro has better quality parts. Many vendors use the same supplier for sheet metal but there will be others who have better knowledge than I so I am sure they will chime in.

BIGBLU 72 · 09-28-2009, 11:27 PM

i have handled a ton of sheet metal from both companies. the only consistent complaint i have heard from Goodmark was about damaged parts. i have used Both and really didnt see much of a difference

dieselarmy13 · 09-29-2009, 12:07 AM

I've never really had any luck with aftermarket sheetmetal. On the front of my truck I ended up finding a combination of NOS and good, used parts. Even if the used parts aren't perfect, it seems to take less time and effort to get them to fit and look good vs. new aftermarket sheetmetal. I have an entire bed from Tri-plus, and the whole thing had to be redrilled, trimmed, shimmed, ect. On top of that, the metal is really thin.

If you look hard enough, good sheetmetal is out there. It usually seems cheaper and easier to go the aftermarket route, but you will more than make up for that lower price in bodyshop labor.

09-28-2009, 10:45 PM	#1
sgrier Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wetumpka, alabama Posts: 141	Replacement Body panels. Looking for some help on the best after market body panels. Has anyone used the Goodmark or the Tri-Pro Automotive. If so how was the quality and fit. Thanks in advance for the help.

09-28-2009, 11:03 PM	#2
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: Replacement Body panels. Im also interested on this info.... going to start and buy stuff myself __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

09-28-2009, 11:27 PM	#4
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Replacement Body panels. i have handled a ton of sheet metal from both companies. the only consistent complaint i have heard from Goodmark was about damaged parts. i have used Both and really didnt see much of a difference __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

09-29-2009, 12:07 AM	#5
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Replacement Body panels. I've never really had any luck with aftermarket sheetmetal. On the front of my truck I ended up finding a combination of NOS and good, used parts. Even if the used parts aren't perfect, it seems to take less time and effort to get them to fit and look good vs. new aftermarket sheetmetal. I have an entire bed from Tri-plus, and the whole thing had to be redrilled, trimmed, shimmed, ect. On top of that, the metal is really thin. If you look hard enough, good sheetmetal is out there. It usually seems cheaper and easier to go the aftermarket route, but you will more than make up for that lower price in bodyshop labor. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL



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