Where to buy inner rear bed patch panel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-06-2018, 01:48 PM

Anyone know where to purchase a short fleetside patch panel? I need the one that is for the right side, rear for a short fleetside bed? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jim

Jim Boy · 06-06-2018, 06:02 PM

LMC has it listed on page 27. Good luck eh. Have a good one.

knomadd · 06-07-2018, 10:05 AM

Be careful with any NEW bed floor patch panels. I've used one from LMC and the ribs are not the same size as factory. I wound up cutting each high and low and stitching the panel back together, just to replace a botched fuel filler hole the previous owner cut and welded back in place, crooked. You'll want to either replace the entire floor or find a good used original patch. Otherwise, plan on doing a LOT of work to get that patch to fit and all of the ribs to line up.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-07-2018, 08:06 PM

Thanks for the replies!

I seemed to left out that the patch I need is for the right bedside and not the
floor!

The patch that I need is the one on the right rear inside of the bed side.

I am having problems with a picture but will try again.

Jim

**FirstOwner69** · 06-07-2018, 11:28 PM

Are you looking for a panel to repair the full height of the inner bedside? If you need only the lower 6" or so plus the "L" with holes at the bottom, check out Mar-K. I bought some of theirs for my long bed and had them installed when I had the body work done. They did the trick.

Right rear- http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=8901
Full set- http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=8897

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-08-2018, 07:50 AM

Thanks for the reply and link!

I tried to order but I am stuck on the phone number sections. I posted my phone number and I got the message that the number is not in a valid order!

I tried changing the order but no luck!

I am not sure what that means so I tried contacting them using their contact as posted but no reply yet. The part that I need is setting in the cart and I have pricing information and wish to complete the transaction.

I will try calling them today.

Thanks again!

Jim

CC69Rat · 06-08-2018, 06:40 PM

Theyre pretty easy to make, I cut some out of stock I got from scrap at my buddys body shop, shaped them on a vise, dollies, etc and formed them to fit perfectly. Cut out the old, tack in the new. It turned out nicely.

But, if you want the patch panels Mar-K is the way to go.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-08-2018, 07:16 PM

CC69RAT,

I am about to attempt making my own. I have made other patches but I thought the raised portion might not turn out. The patch size of the repair that I need is 12" taller then the after market panel so I would need to add to it anyway.

Thanks for the reply!

Jim

06-06-2018, 01:48 PM	#1
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Where to buy inner rear bed patch panel? Anyone know where to purchase a short fleetside patch panel? I need the one that is for the right side, rear for a short fleetside bed? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

06-06-2018, 06:02 PM	#2
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Re: Where to buy inner rear bed patch panel? LMC has it listed on page 27. Good luck eh. Have a good one.

06-07-2018, 10:05 AM	#3
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Where to buy inner rear bed patch panel? Be careful with any NEW bed floor patch panels. I've used one from LMC and the ribs are not the same size as factory. I wound up cutting each high and low and stitching the panel back together, just to replace a botched fuel filler hole the previous owner cut and welded back in place, crooked. You'll want to either replace the entire floor or find a good used original patch. Otherwise, plan on doing a LOT of work to get that patch to fit and all of the ribs to line up. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

06-07-2018, 08:06 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Where to buy inner rear bed patch panel? Thanks for the replies! I seemed to left out that the patch I need is for the right bedside and not the floor! The patch that I need is the one on the right rear inside of the bed side. I am having problems with a picture but will try again. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

06-07-2018, 11:28 PM	#5
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Where to buy inner rear bed patch panel? Are you looking for a panel to repair the full height of the inner bedside? If you need only the lower 6" or so plus the "L" with holes at the bottom, check out Mar-K. I bought some of theirs for my long bed and had them installed when I had the body work done. They did the trick. Right rear- http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=8901 Full set- http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=8897

06-08-2018, 07:50 AM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Where to buy inner rear bed patch panel? Thanks for the reply and link! I tried to order but I am stuck on the phone number sections. I posted my phone number and I got the message that the number is not in a valid order! I tried changing the order but no luck! I am not sure what that means so I tried contacting them using their contact as posted but no reply yet. The part that I need is setting in the cart and I have pricing information and wish to complete the transaction. I will try calling them today. Thanks again! Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

06-08-2018, 06:40 PM	#7
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Where to buy inner rear bed patch panel? Theyre pretty easy to make, I cut some out of stock I got from scrap at my buddys body shop, shaped them on a vise, dollies, etc and formed them to fit perfectly. Cut out the old, tack in the new. It turned out nicely. But, if you want the patch panels Mar-K is the way to go. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-08-2018, 07:16 PM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Where to buy inner rear bed patch panel? CC69RAT, I am about to attempt making my own. I have made other patches but I thought the raised portion might not turn out. The patch size of the repair that I need is 12" taller then the after market panel so I would need to add to it anyway. Thanks for the reply! Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 06-08-2018 at 07:18 PM. Reason: Spelling



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