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Wildcats_95 · 09-02-2011, 03:23 PM

I am thinking I have to replace some fenders and bed sides of my '64 long bed and have been looking at the parts list in the LMC catalogue. Has anyone ordered any of their parts and if so, what was the quality like?

I understand it will have shipping scratches etc, I am more concerned if they actually fit or not.

Thanks

brawley · 09-02-2011, 03:48 PM

most all of the sheet metal I believe is being made by the same people and then distributed to diffrent dealers, at least thats what I expirenced from places like LMC , chevy duty, truck shop ect... the quality was good but you normally have to "massage " the pieces to get to fit good.

Wildcats_95 · 09-02-2011, 03:51 PM

Ok, thanks. sounds like they are good enough as replacements and then let an auto shop take over from there then (I don't know how to do the body work).

brawley · 09-02-2011, 04:03 PM

I would check chevy duty they were alittle cheaper for me than LMC and the same stuff.

brawley · 09-02-2011, 04:04 PM

im sorry its called classic parts of america now , not chevy duty anymore.

Wildcats_95 · 09-02-2011, 04:31 PM

Thanks again, and I will check them out.

**Captainfab** · 09-02-2011, 11:52 PM

Also there is a forum vendor named Top Banana that sells all the repair/replacement body parts. I have bought from both Classic parts and Top Banana. A few of the parts from Classic parts I was not happy with. I did not complain nor send them back, and I probably should have. If you do receive something you are not happy with, I would recommend contacting the seller, and see what they will do to make it right. Unfortunately, 90% of the repair/replacement body parts are made in China.

mbgmike · 09-03-2011, 08:10 AM

we offer American made repair panels as well as Triplus body panels like most.
mainly the American produced panels are
cab supports
door bottoms int and ext
lower fender patch
front fender section
rear front fender section
rear bed panel front fleet
rear bed panel rear fleet
cab corners

Wildcats_95 · 09-03-2011, 09:34 AM

Thanks guys! Now I have several options to look at. I like keeping it here in the forum as everyone is a great help...It is the least I can do by using you guys for my parts when I can.

**PGSigns** · 09-03-2011, 01:33 PM

You could plan a trip to the Carlisle fall swap meet and get nice original stuff. I got most of the stuff I needed to do my truck and the prices were better than the repro stuff. I got nice doors core support and a grill suround the last trip. I have used some of the stuff from Top Bannana and it fit better than I was expecting. I also got my bumpers and chrome grill from them and the chrome is very good.
Jimmy

Wildcats_95 · 09-03-2011, 08:28 PM

Thanks PGSigns. Where and When?

**PGSigns** · 09-03-2011, 08:59 PM

This link should help. I got a lot of stuff from Steve Almeter, goes by Arizona Parts. I called him a head of time and he mad sure he had what I needed before I made the trip. There were several folks in the spring that had some nice parts.
Jimmy
http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/ce/eve...isle/index.asp

Wildcats_95 · 09-03-2011, 09:03 PM

Thanks again. I will check this out. Appreciate the advice.

09-02-2011, 03:23 PM	#1
Wildcats_95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 24	Body panel advice! I am thinking I have to replace some fenders and bed sides of my '64 long bed and have been looking at the parts list in the LMC catalogue. Has anyone ordered any of their parts and if so, what was the quality like? I understand it will have shipping scratches etc, I am more concerned if they actually fit or not. Thanks

09-02-2011, 03:48 PM	#2
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: Body panel advice! most all of the sheet metal I believe is being made by the same people and then distributed to diffrent dealers, at least thats what I expirenced from places like LMC , chevy duty, truck shop ect... the quality was good but you normally have to "massage " the pieces to get to fit good.

09-02-2011, 03:51 PM	#3
Wildcats_95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 24	Re: Body panel advice! Ok, thanks. sounds like they are good enough as replacements and then let an auto shop take over from there then (I don't know how to do the body work).

09-02-2011, 04:03 PM	#4
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: Body panel advice! I would check chevy duty they were alittle cheaper for me than LMC and the same stuff.

09-02-2011, 04:04 PM	#5
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: Body panel advice! im sorry its called classic parts of america now , not chevy duty anymore.

09-02-2011, 04:31 PM	#6
Wildcats_95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 24	Re: Body panel advice! Thanks again, and I will check them out.

09-02-2011, 11:52 PM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Body panel advice! Also there is a forum vendor named Top Banana that sells all the repair/replacement body parts. I have bought from both Classic parts and Top Banana. A few of the parts from Classic parts I was not happy with. I did not complain nor send them back, and I probably should have. If you do receive something you are not happy with, I would recommend contacting the seller, and see what they will do to make it right. Unfortunately, 90% of the repair/replacement body parts are made in China. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-03-2011, 08:10 AM	#8
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Body panel advice! we offer American made repair panels as well as Triplus body panels like most. mainly the American produced panels are cab supports door bottoms int and ext lower fender patch front fender section rear front fender section rear bed panel front fleet rear bed panel rear fleet cab corners

09-03-2011, 09:34 AM	#9
Wildcats_95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 24	Re: Body panel advice! Thanks guys! Now I have several options to look at. I like keeping it here in the forum as everyone is a great help...It is the least I can do by using you guys for my parts when I can.

09-03-2011, 01:33 PM	#10
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Body panel advice! You could plan a trip to the Carlisle fall swap meet and get nice original stuff. I got most of the stuff I needed to do my truck and the prices were better than the repro stuff. I got nice doors core support and a grill suround the last trip. I have used some of the stuff from Top Bannana and it fit better than I was expecting. I also got my bumpers and chrome grill from them and the chrome is very good. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

09-03-2011, 08:28 PM	#11
Wildcats_95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 24	Re: Body panel advice! Thanks PGSigns. Where and When?

09-03-2011, 08:59 PM	#12
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Body panel advice! This link should help. I got a lot of stuff from Steve Almeter, goes by Arizona Parts. I called him a head of time and he mad sure he had what I needed before I made the trip. There were several folks in the spring that had some nice parts. Jimmy http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/ce/eve...isle/index.asp __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

09-03-2011, 09:03 PM	#13
Wildcats_95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 24	Re: Body panel advice! Thanks again. I will check this out. Appreciate the advice.



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