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Ratpin · 11-06-2014, 08:04 PM

Does anybody know the exact difference between these two floor patch panels, other than one says "original style" Classic parts is not answering their phone or else I would ask them.

http://www.classicparts.com/1960-66-...ctinfo/45-931/

http://www.classicparts.com/1963-66-...tinfo/45-931B/

My suburban is a '64. Thanks

ls60apache · 11-06-2014, 11:20 PM

the original version the bends appear to be more crisp and probably fit better if you need to use the whole panel. the cheaper version will be fine if you only need to cut out a section of the panel to use.

Ratpin · 11-06-2014, 11:36 PM

Yeah after looking at them some more, it appears the cheaper version has more material in the direction of the firewall while the other version has more material towards the rear and center of the cab. I will go with the less expensive version since my burb has quite a bit of rot up on the toe boards.

**Captainfab** · 11-07-2014, 12:50 AM

You might check the prices here:

http://www.topbananaparts.com

Ratpin · 11-07-2014, 05:17 AM

I've tried to buy from them before but I had questions and could never actually talk to someone there before placing the order. I will try again. It seems well known that their customer service is lacking.

**PGSigns** · 11-07-2014, 07:35 AM

They are owned by key parts and based out of the key parts warehouse in Lynchburg. May have better luck calling that number. All the parts are on the Key parts page. http://www.keypartsonline.com/servle...ate/about/Page
Jimmy

fleetsidelarry · 11-07-2014, 09:13 AM

Ratpin, a couple of things to consider: the panels I used (picked up at a swap meet) on my 66 were designated 60-66. they looked exactly like the ones you linked for 60-66.
1. the "dimples" for the body mounts are located differently in the early years (60-62). notice that they list an "original" style floor panel just for 60-66. I had to relocated the dimples an inch or so.
2. the panels I used did not have the proper depression shape stamped for the transmission tunnel, which complicated the attaching in that area. it appears that the original-style ones in your link do

nothing that can't be worked around. this stuff isn't going to fit perfectly anyway, but, depending on where your rust is located, you might want to check out the full length outer floor panels which have a much better shape up front and attach to the original flange. http://www.classicparts.com/1960-66-...info/45%2D933/ I can't tell from the picture in the link you supplied if the original style floor panel has the correct flange, I know the one-size-fits-all 60-66 panels I had didn't.

11-06-2014, 08:04 PM	#1
Ratpin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 275	What's the difference? Does anybody know the exact difference between these two floor patch panels, other than one says "original style" Classic parts is not answering their phone or else I would ask them. http://www.classicparts.com/1960-66-...ctinfo/45-931/ http://www.classicparts.com/1963-66-...tinfo/45-931B/ My suburban is a '64. Thanks __________________ *"It ain't as easy as Chip Foose makes it look"*

11-06-2014, 11:20 PM	#2
ls60apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: stony creek va Posts: 236	Re: What's the difference? the original version the bends appear to be more crisp and probably fit better if you need to use the whole panel. the cheaper version will be fine if you only need to cut out a section of the panel to use.

11-06-2014, 11:36 PM	#3
Ratpin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 275	Re: What's the difference? Yeah after looking at them some more, it appears the cheaper version has more material in the direction of the firewall while the other version has more material towards the rear and center of the cab. I will go with the less expensive version since my burb has quite a bit of rot up on the toe boards. __________________ *"It ain't as easy as Chip Foose makes it look"*

11-07-2014, 12:50 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: What's the difference? You might check the prices here: http://www.topbananaparts.com __________________ 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

11-07-2014, 05:17 AM	#5
Ratpin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 275	Re: What's the difference? I've tried to buy from them before but I had questions and could never actually talk to someone there before placing the order. I will try again. It seems well known that their customer service is lacking. __________________ *"It ain't as easy as Chip Foose makes it look"*

11-07-2014, 07:35 AM	#6
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: What's the difference? They are owned by key parts and based out of the key parts warehouse in Lynchburg. May have better luck calling that number. All the parts are on the Key parts page. http://www.keypartsonline.com/servle...ate/about/Page 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

11-07-2014, 09:13 AM	#7
fleetsidelarry Senior Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: shellman bluff, GA Posts: 1,411	Re: What's the difference? Ratpin, a couple of things to consider: the panels I used (picked up at a swap meet) on my 66 were designated 60-66. they looked exactly like the ones you linked for 60-66. 1. the "dimples" for the body mounts are located differently in the early years (60-62). notice that they list an "original" style floor panel just for 60-66. I had to relocated the dimples an inch or so. 2. the panels I used did not have the proper depression shape stamped for the transmission tunnel, which complicated the attaching in that area. it appears that the original-style ones in your link do nothing that can't be worked around. this stuff isn't going to fit perfectly anyway, but, depending on where your rust is located, you might want to check out the full length outer floor panels which have a much better shape up front and attach to the original flange. http://www.classicparts.com/1960-66-...info/45%2D933/ I can't tell from the picture in the link you supplied if the original style floor panel has the correct flange, I know the one-size-fits-all 60-66 panels I had didn't. __________________ Larry Last edited by fleetsidelarry; 11-07-2014 at 09:25 AM.



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