Panel truck repair panels same as truck?

[chris mc bride]

I had asked this while back and got mixed replys.Do all the truck repair panels match those of a panel truck.I was told there is differance around whell openings.Panel truck had small body grove going aroun the opening and was told truck don't. On mine it has it half way around other half is covered in bondo where 1/128tha$$ bodyman did work,yea hes that far from 1/2a$$.
Im working on cutting floor pans now ,then the rockers and after I get new ones in I'll be looking to start the lower quarters next and figure getting head start on locating parts can't hurt.

[bcminimart]

only panel not available that i know is between door and rear wheelwell and was told to use rocker panel to repair this area has same curvature,just have to modify,

[bcminimart]

but to answer your question,yes they are diff around wheelwells than trucks

[chris mc bride]

thanks Ive asked cpl supplier all said All I can tell you s ours fits 69 chevy trucks so should fit your fine. In other words I have no idea so but it and see if it matchs.

[CG]

Did you talk to Wes at Classic Heartbeat? He's a board vendor and has a very good handle on whats what with panels and burbs.

[Livrat]

Some but not all truck parts will work on a panel, the wheel well opening on a panel is the same as a 67 only truck, short box trucks and Blazers, as of yet, no one makes any patch panel for the left side of a burb/panel so you have to get creative..
I had a customers burb in for rust repair and you can see what it took to fix the drivers side: 1 Blazer quarter patch, 2 rocker panels, a section of pickup bed side, a truck wheel wheel and a burb/panel lower rear quarter replacement panel.
The Blazer quarter had to be cut in half, using the front half by the door opening and the rear half at the lower wheel well, in between was the pickup bed side. you can see where the two rockers were spliced.

[CG]

Wow, nice job on that Mark. That took some creative thinking.

[Infanti]

That's a good job there Mark. I have a burb i was debating to fix or get rid of.But think i'll repair it . Thanks for the picture.
Gerry

[Livrat]

Guys, Thank you for the compliments!!
Gerry bring your burb on down. I'll sew it together for you..
If you would like any more pictures let me know, I had to replace the botton 12 inches of that Burb all the way around!!

[chris mc bride]

LIvrat let me ask question. The lower panel is two pieces. Why wouldn't a full panel work or is it just to far off. I know wheels are differant. Or couldn't you have made one out of solid piece of metal. Im asking because I have same problem on my panel.

[Livrat]

Chris, I am not quite clear on what you are asking, If you are refering to the lower 3 inches from the door to the wheel well, it is two pieces as one was not long enough, the lower rocker is one full one and a piece of a second one.

[Infanti]

Originally Posted by Livrat

Guys, Thank you for the compliments!!
Gerry bring your burb on down. I'll sew it together for you..
If you would like any more pictures let me know, I had to replace the botton 12 inches of that Burb all the way around!!

Thanks for the offer Mark. Going to tackle this one myself,Got another burb thats not as bad i am working on now ,couple of pickups,my mustang my.......
I'll give you a call if i need some parts.
Gerry

[70cst]

Originally Posted by CG

Wow, nice job on that Mark. That took some creative thinking.

Great looking work

[DINS 1]

great work! I hope i can get mine to look that good. more pictures please. I have to do the third door rocker and in front of the rear wheel on the passengers side and behind the rear wheel on the drivers with a tail light section.