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jtmiller92 · 01-17-2005, 11:35 AM

Hey, Just wondering if anyone has had good or bad experiences with aftermarket body panels. Which manufacturers have the best fit? Who do I definatley need to stay away from? etc. I will probobly be buying quite a few body panels in the next couple of months and just wanted to get some opinions before doing so. Stuff like hood, inner and outer fenders, radiator support, bumpers and possibly complete doors. etc. The only experience I have is with an ABP fender I bought for my 92Z and the fit was horrible, edges were very rolled and unfinshed. I was told they sell Goodmark parts if specified but I have yet to find out. Thanks, jt

PS: Price is important as well, but not to the point where I will sacrifice fit or finish.

smokekiki · 01-17-2005, 12:24 PM

read this thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...cement+fenders

67ChevyRedneck · 01-17-2005, 12:37 PM

I bought repop inner fenders from some vender at carlisle. Can't remember who, but I paid $100 for the pair and they fit excellent. I plan on buying some tri plus front fenders. Also, does anyone know of anyone who sells patch panels for stepside fenders? I was lookin at my truck real close this weekend and she has some pitting where the fender/step meet and a few pinholes. I'd rather cut it all out and replace it. Otherwise, new fenders are 380 bucks each and I would have to weld up the turn signal hole for my 67.

jtmiller92 · 01-17-2005, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the link. Original parts arent an option considering I am in the middle of the rust belt. So do any of our vendors/board sponsors carry the tri-plus/goodmark parts? They seem to be the more popular reproduction parts.

CHEVYE · 01-17-2005, 01:12 PM

most all of the vendors here carry them. christian`s classics is in tn. and athey`s truck parts is in va. they aren`t too far from you. i have a set of outer fenders for sale right now and can deliver them to you, let me know if you need them.

jtmiller92 · 01-17-2005, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEVYE

most all of the vendors here carry them. christian`s classics is in tn. and athey`s truck parts is in va. they aren`t too far from you. i have a set of outer fenders for sale right now and can deliver them to you, let me know if you need them.

So the fenders you have are the tri plus fenders? I know they are "NEW" but is there anything wrong with them such as dents dings etc? what are you looking to get for them?

CHEVYE · 01-17-2005, 02:07 PM

they say gordon on them. i checked into them with a vendor and they are the same as tri-plus, and goodmark but i guess they are the less tolerant of the bunch. i really don`t know exactly, but i had them fitted on my truck and they fit perfectly (i wish i had pics now) they were $215 apiece new if you want to check the price they`re at 615-226-9090. i know i got robbed but this was about 4 years ago and i didn`t know better. i also spent $30 and just sprayed them with 2k primer. i would meet you in bowling green ky. for no gas money if you want them, i`m asking $250.

Blue Beard · 01-17-2005, 04:31 PM

I've had good luck with the Goodmark products...

jtmiller92 · 01-17-2005, 05:11 PM

Chevye, If you were closer I would probably pick them up from you for $250 but bowling green is a good drive from here. If everything goes alright with the cab I am trying to get in murray Ky I may be driving through that area and could probably meet you there. It all just depends if everything falls into place...jt

CHEVYE · 01-17-2005, 05:33 PM

gutterman eh, tim is a good guy to deal with. been there a couple times, he`s really reasonable on prices too. i might see if he has a front end i still need too. if you have any partial trades i might do a deal for ya. i might even scoot the fenders to ya for $220 if your really serious. i don`t need them, they`re just sitting.

jtmiller92 · 01-17-2005, 06:16 PM

Yeah, I may be picking up the cab from Gutterman. He said he would be out of town until thurs so I wont really know anything until Thurs or Fri. For $220 you definately have my attention. I'm all for anything that saves me money. Cant really think of anything to trade. Murray Ky is roughly 270 Miles from me so it would be an all day event to get there and back.........................jt

CHEVYE · 01-17-2005, 06:40 PM

cool, just let me know. i sit on here all day at work, so you`ll have no problem getting ahold of me.

01-17-2005, 11:35 AM	#1
jtmiller92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nicholasville, KY 40356 Posts: 461	Replacement Body Panels? Hey, Just wondering if anyone has had good or bad experiences with aftermarket body panels. Which manufacturers have the best fit? Who do I definatley need to stay away from? etc. I will probobly be buying quite a few body panels in the next couple of months and just wanted to get some opinions before doing so. Stuff like hood, inner and outer fenders, radiator support, bumpers and possibly complete doors. etc. The only experience I have is with an ABP fender I bought for my 92Z and the fit was horrible, edges were very rolled and unfinshed. I was told they sell Goodmark parts if specified but I have yet to find out. Thanks, jt PS: Price is important as well, but not to the point where I will sacrifice fit or finish. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS LS3/6 Speed

01-17-2005, 12:24 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	read this thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...cement+fenders __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-17-2005, 12:37 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I bought repop inner fenders from some vender at carlisle. Can't remember who, but I paid $100 for the pair and they fit excellent. I plan on buying some tri plus front fenders. Also, does anyone know of anyone who sells patch panels for stepside fenders? I was lookin at my truck real close this weekend and she has some pitting where the fender/step meet and a few pinholes. I'd rather cut it all out and replace it. Otherwise, new fenders are 380 bucks each and I would have to weld up the turn signal hole for my 67. __________________ 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!

01-17-2005, 12:52 PM	#4
jtmiller92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nicholasville, KY 40356 Posts: 461	Thanks for the link. Original parts arent an option considering I am in the middle of the rust belt. So do any of our vendors/board sponsors carry the tri-plus/goodmark parts? They seem to be the more popular reproduction parts. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS LS3/6 Speed

01-17-2005, 01:12 PM	#5
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	most all of the vendors here carry them. christian`s classics is in tn. and athey`s truck parts is in va. they aren`t too far from you. i have a set of outer fenders for sale right now and can deliver them to you, let me know if you need them. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

01-17-2005, 02:07 PM	#7
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	they say gordon on them. i checked into them with a vendor and they are the same as tri-plus, and goodmark but i guess they are the less tolerant of the bunch. i really don`t know exactly, but i had them fitted on my truck and they fit perfectly (i wish i had pics now) they were $215 apiece new if you want to check the price they`re at 615-226-9090. i know i got robbed but this was about 4 years ago and i didn`t know better. i also spent $30 and just sprayed them with 2k primer. i would meet you in bowling green ky. for no gas money if you want them, i`m asking $250. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

01-17-2005, 04:31 PM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	I've had good luck with the Goodmark products... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-17-2005, 05:11 PM	#9
jtmiller92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nicholasville, KY 40356 Posts: 461	Chevye, If you were closer I would probably pick them up from you for $250 but bowling green is a good drive from here. If everything goes alright with the cab I am trying to get in murray Ky I may be driving through that area and could probably meet you there. It all just depends if everything falls into place...jt __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS LS3/6 Speed

01-17-2005, 05:33 PM	#10
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	gutterman eh, tim is a good guy to deal with. been there a couple times, he`s really reasonable on prices too. i might see if he has a front end i still need too. if you have any partial trades i might do a deal for ya. i might even scoot the fenders to ya for $220 if your really serious. i don`t need them, they`re just sitting. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

01-17-2005, 06:16 PM	#11
jtmiller92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nicholasville, KY 40356 Posts: 461	Yeah, I may be picking up the cab from Gutterman. He said he would be out of town until thurs so I wont really know anything until Thurs or Fri. For $220 you definately have my attention. I'm all for anything that saves me money. Cant really think of anything to trade. Murray Ky is roughly 270 Miles from me so it would be an all day event to get there and back.........................jt __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS LS3/6 Speed

01-17-2005, 06:40 PM	#12
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	cool, just let me know. i sit on here all day at work, so you`ll have no problem getting ahold of me. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback



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