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Critter · 02-06-2009, 11:14 PM

Can anyone comment on the best aftermarket radiator support and inner fenders for my 72? I know none of them are perfect but I would like to get as close to OEM as possible. I don’t mind spending a little extra $$$ if the quality is there. I have NEVER bought aftermarket sheet metal, so I am trying to learn everything I can before I make a purchase. Thanks!

72 SUPER10 · 02-06-2009, 11:55 PM

classic industries is were i bought 90 % of my stuff ,and it was pretty good stuff, boxes were boxed with the name of (counterpart). fair prices, better stuff than what your thinking. good luck vince.

tim21391 · 02-07-2009, 02:13 AM

i got my inner fenders from h&h classic parts they were at a swap meet i went to today.. paid $180 for the pair and i think they look almost perfect wont know til i put them o nthe truck in a few months due to fixing rust which needed front clip off

threeDguru · 02-07-2009, 02:16 AM

Most of the after market stuff is made by at least 3 different manufacturers. It comes down to price really not quality.

**special-K** · 02-07-2009, 06:35 AM

Classic doesn`t produce parts.Counterpart is The Truck Shop(CA) brand.Some of that is their parts,but the sheetmetal is Tri-Plus,onless Tri-Plus doesn`t make it.They are the west coast distributor.What you need to do is ask if the parts are Tri-Plus.IMO they are the best bet.Not saying other companies don`t make any good parts.But,I`m familiar with Tri=Plus and like all I`ve seen.Most quality vendors will carry Tri-Plus.If they can`t or won`t tell you who made the part,move on to an honest vendor.

02-06-2009, 11:14 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Aftermarket sheet metal??? Can anyone comment on the best aftermarket radiator support and inner fenders for my 72? I know none of them are perfect but I would like to get as close to OEM as possible. I don’t mind spending a little extra $$$ if the quality is there. I have NEVER bought aftermarket sheet metal, so I am trying to learn everything I can before I make a purchase. Thanks! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

02-06-2009, 11:55 PM	#2
72 SUPER10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LUCEDALE MS. Posts: 157	Re: Aftermarket sheet metal??? classic industries is were i bought 90 % of my stuff ,and it was pretty good stuff, boxes were boxed with the name of (counterpart). fair prices, better stuff than what your thinking. good luck vince.

02-07-2009, 02:13 AM	#3
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Aftermarket sheet metal??? i got my inner fenders from h&h classic parts they were at a swap meet i went to today.. paid $180 for the pair and i think they look almost perfect wont know til i put them o nthe truck in a few months due to fixing rust which needed front clip off __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

02-07-2009, 02:16 AM	#4
threeDguru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 43	Re: Aftermarket sheet metal??? Most of the after market stuff is made by at least 3 different manufacturers. It comes down to price really not quality.

02-07-2009, 06:35 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Aftermarket sheet metal??? Classic doesn`t produce parts.Counterpart is The Truck Shop(CA) brand.Some of that is their parts,but the sheetmetal is Tri-Plus,onless Tri-Plus doesn`t make it.They are the west coast distributor.What you need to do is ask if the parts are Tri-Plus.IMO they are the best bet.Not saying other companies don`t make any good parts.But,I`m familiar with Tri=Plus and like all I`ve seen.Most quality vendors will carry Tri-Plus.If they can`t or won`t tell you who made the part,move on to an honest vendor. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-07-2009 at 06:35 AM.



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