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pwdcougar 11-01-2018 03:15 PM

Wheel arch repair panel
 
Does anyone know where I can get a wheel arch repair panel that fits correctly?

Not sure where the first panel came from but the flat vertical part of the panel doesn't match the existing flat part. The replacement panel is a full 1/8" larger than the original. The second panel just came FedEx and is much worse. The part is from Rockauto, Goodmark brand and it doesn't have the concave bead edge at the bottom.

Thanks

Paul

pwdcougar 11-01-2018 07:47 PM

Re: Wheel arch repair panel
 
The first panel is Key Parts brand 38-7270 and looks like it came from LMC. It doesn't match up to the full rocker patch that I fought with for 2 weeks. The second one made by Goodmark is crap at best.

LockDoc 11-01-2018 10:38 PM

Re: Wheel arch repair panel
 
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I think that is about all of your choices for that panel.

LockDoc

richard2717 11-02-2018 07:22 AM

Re: Wheel arch repair panel
 
Paul
Pretty sure everyone is saying none of the aftermarket works off the shelf. Let me know what area you need and I will look on a few of my parts rigs to see if I can help

Richard

pwdcougar 11-02-2018 04:23 PM

Re: Wheel arch repair panel
 
Thanks for the replies Leon and Richard. I got a nice long email from GMC Paul's explaining how to make them fit. Looks like I can piece the arch together using the leftover piece.

The Goodmark brand patch panel is absolute crap. Lightweight steel and no concave bead along the edge. The Key panel is much better but it has to be put on as a complete piece. My problem was that I didn't want to replace the entire arch.

Thanks again

Paul

LockDoc 11-02-2018 10:50 PM

Re: Wheel arch repair panel
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by pwdcougar (Post 8376557)
Thanks for the replies Leon and Richard. I got a nice long email from GMC Paul's explaining how to make them fit. Looks like I can piece the arch together using the leftover piece.

The Goodmark brand patch panel is absolute crap. Lightweight steel and no concave bead along the edge. The Key panel is much better but it has to be put on as a complete piece. My problem was that I didn't want to replace the entire arch.

Thanks again

Paul


No problem Paul, let us know how it goes.

LockDoc


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