The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-26-2016, 11:05 PM   #1
General23cmp
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Athens, AL
Posts: 360
Aftermarket body panels, any good?

My 72 is in need of a front bed panel, tailgate, and passenger fender. Obviously I can get these in the aftermarket (I've been looking at the company AMD uses), but wonder about quality. Is there a body panel you'd be satisfied getting aftermarket, or should I continue to look for used? The front bed panel seems harmless enough, but is also common used. Thanks.
General23cmp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2016, 07:16 AM   #2
hugger6933
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marianna Arkansas
Posts: 7,280
Re: Aftermarket body panels, any good?

I recently used an aftermarket bed panel. Only a couple holes needed help but you can see those before assembly. the tailgates, well don't get the smooth ones they are thinner than the stamped ones. Fenders, well lots of guys use them it is always better to use factory stuff if you can but that is not always possible
hugger6933 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2016, 08:33 AM   #3
FlameOut
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 712
Re: Aftermarket body panels, any good?

I did a complete fleetside shortbed on my 72 and it all bolted together beautifully. The repop fenders were okay, but the stampings around where the outer grill covers needed a little work.
__________________
Bill

2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500
1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD
1967 Chevelle SS
FlameOut is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:12 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com