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Old 12-27-2014, 12:07 AM   #1
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Looking for patch panels

Looking for patch panels, I know they are mostly made in China buts who's are the closet fit. Front fenders included, looking to replace them too. I know LMC does free shipping if you spend $1000 does anyone else?
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Old 12-27-2014, 12:38 AM   #2
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Old 12-27-2014, 01:21 AM   #3
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X2 on Top Banana. I do have a few panels at my shop if you wanted to check them out firsthand.
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Old 12-27-2014, 01:42 AM   #4
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X2 on Top Banana. I do have a few panels at my shop if you wanted to check them out firsthand.
Yeah that would be pretty cool. What is the address of your shop?
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Old 12-27-2014, 11:41 AM   #5
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The topbanana floor panel fit very well except in the front where it meets the firewall, which was way off, and the holes that meet up near the kick panel were way off as well. Holes were easily fixed, but the firewall/floor section needed to be pie cut, new metal bent into shape and welded in. It took this rookie easily an extra 4 hours on the first side, and probably at least 2 on the second side. The outer rockers fit pretty well, just a little tweaking required, no big deal. A Pillar and B pillar lower section parts fit very well, as did the cab corners.
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Old 12-27-2014, 01:19 PM   #6
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Same experience with top banana as the above poster. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that every truck is different due to damage, wrecks, etc... Lots of variables here. I would use as much original sheet metal as possible and use the patches to fix only what is needed.
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Old 12-27-2014, 03:33 PM   #7
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Please take note on top banana..... Your parts will arrive... when their available... but your 'information and communication pertaining to your item" will be mediocre at best.

I bought a few parts from them... never know if their in stock or on their way... but they do just randomly show up.

I was never in hurry so I never cared. Parts were always what I expected and at a fair-best I could find price.

Just an FYI... do research in the Product/Vendor review forum area
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Old 12-28-2014, 11:37 AM   #8
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Does anyone have a coupon code for top banana?
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Old 12-28-2014, 02:58 PM   #9
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Old 12-28-2014, 07:53 PM   #10
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Please take note on top banana..... Your parts will arrive... when their available... but your 'information and communication pertaining to your item" will be mediocre at best.

I bought a few parts from them... never know if their in stock or on their way... but they do just randomly show up.

I was never in hurry so I never cared. Parts were always what I expected and at a fair-best I could find price.

Just an FYI... do research in the Product/Vendor review forum area
also to add topbanana is just a office suite in Lynchburg va.the orders are fulfilled by a triplus warehouse just down the street.they are the same parts from lmc and others, but nearly half the price.
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Old 12-28-2014, 08:28 PM   #11
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Is top banana better then lmc?
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Old 12-28-2014, 10:26 PM   #12
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same sheetmetal parts triplus
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Old 12-28-2014, 10:55 PM   #13
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Looking for patch panels, I know they are mostly made in China buts who's are the closet fit. Front fenders included, looking to replace them too. I know LMC does free shipping if you spend $1000 does anyone else?
www.nsanehotrodz.com We are running a sale thru January 31st with 20% off all sheet metal using coupon code (Christmas). We currently have one of these trucks with all of our sheet metal installed if you have any questions or concerns I can send you pics of how well our body panels fit!
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Old 12-29-2014, 01:33 AM   #14
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It is 3335 W Hern Ave.

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Old 12-29-2014, 04:08 PM   #15
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I have no luck getting in touch with Top Banana. I figured they closed doors or something. Good thing I am not in a hurry for my patch panels. What brand do they sell? Maybe another vendor sells same brand.
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Old 12-30-2014, 10:25 AM   #16
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www.nsanehotrodz.com We are running a sale thru January 31st with 20% off all sheet metal using coupon code (Christmas). We currently have one of these trucks with all of our sheet metal installed if you have any questions or concerns I can send you pics of how well our body panels fit!
What's the shipping cost for fenders and pretty much all patch panels from the floor to the cab corners, to Post Falls, ID 83854
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Old 12-30-2014, 10:41 AM   #17
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Whose stampings are you guys selling?
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http://www.truckandcarshop.com/6072.html

Though the website is kind of weird, they do ship good quality parts.
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I emailed nsanehotrodz, they sell all Tri Plus panels
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I emailed nsanehotrodz, they sell all Tri Plus panels
So, the same as Top Banana, LMC, etc.
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What's the shipping cost for fenders and pretty much all patch panels from the floor to the cab corners, to Post Falls, ID 83854
I will get you a price for everything tomorrow morning. Thanks
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So, the same as Top Banana, LMC, etc.
We install everything we sell for these trucks and have one of every year in our shop right now. If you have a problem or question on how to repair your project you can give us a call and get the help you need. Customer service goes a long way in this business and we try to go the extra mile for our customers. Thanks
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Old 01-05-2015, 04:03 PM   #22
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Well I emailed LMC and Top Bannana and LMC won't tell me who their manufacture is and I haven't heard back from Top Bannana yet. I guess I will be going with nsane hot rods if I can hear back from him today. In the end the prices are very close but I aleast have heard from Nsane earlier.
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Well I emailed LMC and Top Bannana and LMC won't tell me who their manufacture is and I haven't heard back from Top Bannana yet. I guess I will be going with nsane hot rods if I can hear back from him today. In the end the prices are very close but I aleast have heard from Nsane earlier.
I got all my parts from Top Banana after posting a similar thread! They shorted me one part and I called them and they shipped it out right away. Just now getting ready to cut rust out. Top Banana uses Key Parts (across the street) but all my panels had TriPlus stickers on them. I checked out triplus' website and was impressed with their manufacturing facility in Taiwan I believe. Good luck whatever you choose!
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I know that LMC is Tri Plus, made in Taiwan. I think the fit is pretty good on panels I've used.
Does anyone actually make panels in the USA? Who?
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I have always ordered from top banana and had no issues with my order at all. Never had to contact them. I do really like how Nsanehotrodz is a member of this forum and active and helpful. I will check out their website since im needing a few more panels and would pay a little more if all the parts were around the same price from a company that is active and provides support and is respectful and helpful.
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