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J_T · 10-01-2018, 05:18 PM

I was looking at Brothers, Auto Metal Direct, Raybuck, Classic heartbeat, and LMC which all appear to use the same pictures so I would guess same supplier and best option is which ever gets it to my door cheapest.

The reason I ask is I can structurally weld so I figured I can weld in seams and do spot welds and perform much of the replacement myself as my welds can be smoothed and many hidden. If I was welding in patch panels that are in the smooth part of the bed sides then they would need some finesse to make them look good before a good coat of paint is applied? Any thoughts? I appreciate the help.

10-01-2018, 05:18 PM	#5
J_T Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TN Posts: 18	Re: Opinion on replacing beside lower front Corners or the entire sides I was looking at Brothers, Auto Metal Direct, Raybuck, Classic heartbeat, and LMC which all appear to use the same pictures so I would guess same supplier and best option is which ever gets it to my door cheapest. The reason I ask is I can structurally weld so I figured I can weld in seams and do spot welds and perform much of the replacement myself as my welds can be smoothed and many hidden. If I was welding in patch panels that are in the smooth part of the bed sides then they would need some finesse to make them look good before a good coat of paint is applied? Any thoughts? I appreciate the help.