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JHickson6 · 12-07-2002, 08:41 PM

I guess this would make a bit more sense on the Paint & Body section, but it deals directly with our 67-72 trucks. I have heard from people that some places sell patch panels that are supposed to be direct replacements of the rusted out ones but when it comes down to it nothing lines up, be it the body line on the door or the indentations on the back side of the cab. I'm planning on redoing my cab corners, rocker panels, all supports, kick panels and both floor sections, lower door skins, front fenders and possibly parts of my box. My question for all of you experienced people who have done these replacements is whose patch panels have you used and what were the results. Pictures are welcome and greatly appreciated!

Thank You!

Jared

Here's what I'm up against

*Randy70C-10* · 12-07-2002, 09:51 PM

My rockers and cab corners came from JC Whitney. I took my time with them and they came out great.

kaycee · 12-07-2002, 10:10 PM

I bought a corner from GMC Paul and 1 from Classic Heart Beat(wes).1 for each side they lined up pretty good I only cut out the rust and then trimmed the replcement piece.I would (will)purchase from them again.Plus they know the truck's

Hooter · 12-07-2002, 10:16 PM

If you take your time and measure everything up properly. You shouldnt have any real problems. Just remember the old saying measure twice cut once

Solver · 12-07-2002, 10:17 PM

Got mine from LMC and was dissappointed with the design of their cab corners. Would not go that way again. When you get cab corners make sure that they run full length of rocker. LMC corners angle back at the bottom about 1 1/2 " up.Rockers wern't to bad but the front of the rockers where they meet the piller were more rounded at each turn than a oem. Floor panels seem to fit fairly well.

*Randy70C-10* · 12-07-2002, 10:54 PM

Like kaycee said, only use as much of the cab corner as needed to fix the rust.

JHickson6 · 12-10-2002, 01:05 AM

Thanks for your responses guys they are appreciated! Anyone else have anything to add?

Jared

speeddemon · 12-10-2002, 10:16 AM

I used rockers, inner rockers and cab corners on the drivers and pass. side of my truck. I bought everthing from Kingparts. I was inpressed with the cab corners they had all the correct bends. I installed them from the body line down. The rockers needed a little work in the A pilar area but hay they are aftermarket. Just remember to take your time like Randy said and you should not have a problem. BUT JUST REMEMBER THEY ARE AFTERMARKET PARTS. They will not all line up like the factory parts. But while taking your time you will never know the difference.

dubie · 12-10-2002, 11:31 AM

Jared
You should check into Scotts Super Trucks in Penhold Alberta. They have every patch panel you should need and you don't have to worry about the exchange rate and customs crap. Here is a pic I scaned from their catalogue. I will also post the price list in a couple minutes
Tim

dubie · 12-10-2002, 11:33 AM

Here it is

dubie · 12-10-2002, 11:37 AM

Here are the prices

dubie · 12-10-2002, 11:39 AM

Sorry bout the quality of scan, price list looks sucky!!! I can always e-mail you the full sheet if needed

jostrans68 · 12-10-2002, 01:02 PM

I got mine from Wes at Classic Heartbeat have bought elsewhere also takes a little fitting around the fron ot the door pillar on rocker but when done look good

JHickson6 · 12-10-2002, 03:31 PM

Thanks guys!! and dubie if you wouldn't mind sending that pricelist to me that would be great. Plus I hate buying american stuff, it is such a pain in the a$$ dealing with customs and the exchange rates!!

dubie · 12-10-2002, 03:49 PM

What's your e-mail addy again?

VDOG · 12-10-2002, 05:01 PM

Also Brothers Truck Parts out here in Corona California.
www.brotherstruckparts.com

68StepsideMF · 12-11-2002, 12:02 AM

On a (somewhat) related note, I just noticed the Scott's website is finally back on-line:

http://www.scottssupertrucks.com

All the prices are on there.
I still haven't bought anything from them, but I plan on getting some patch panels in the near future.

Dan

12-07-2002, 08:41 PM	#1
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Patch Panels I guess this would make a bit more sense on the Paint & Body section, but it deals directly with our 67-72 trucks. I have heard from people that some places sell patch panels that are supposed to be direct replacements of the rusted out ones but when it comes down to it nothing lines up, be it the body line on the door or the indentations on the back side of the cab. I'm planning on redoing my cab corners, rocker panels, all supports, kick panels and both floor sections, lower door skins, front fenders and possibly parts of my box. My question for all of you experienced people who have done these replacements is whose patch panels have you used and what were the results. Pictures are welcome and greatly appreciated! Thank You! Jared Here's what I'm up against Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

12-07-2002, 10:10 PM	#3
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	I bought a corner from GMC Paul and 1 from Classic Heart Beat(wes).1 for each side they lined up pretty good I only cut out the rust and then trimmed the replcement piece.I would (will)purchase from them again.Plus they know the truck's __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

12-07-2002, 10:16 PM	#4
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	If you take your time and measure everything up properly. You shouldnt have any real problems. Just remember the old saying measure twice cut once __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-07-2002, 10:17 PM	#5
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Got mine from LMC and was dissappointed with the design of their cab corners. Would not go that way again. When you get cab corners make sure that they run full length of rocker. LMC corners angle back at the bottom about 1 1/2 " up.Rockers wern't to bad but the front of the rockers where they meet the piller were more rounded at each turn than a oem. Floor panels seem to fit fairly well. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

12-10-2002, 01:05 AM	#7
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Thanks for your responses guys they are appreciated! Anyone else have anything to add? Jared __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

12-07-2002, 09:51 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	My rockers and cab corners came from JC Whitney. I took my time with them and they came out great.

12-07-2002, 10:54 PM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Like kaycee said, only use as much of the cab corner as needed to fix the rust.

12-10-2002, 10:16 AM	#8
speeddemon Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: lexington,South Carolina Posts: 158	I used rockers, inner rockers and cab corners on the drivers and pass. side of my truck. I bought everthing from Kingparts. I was inpressed with the cab corners they had all the correct bends. I installed them from the body line down. The rockers needed a little work in the A pilar area but hay they are aftermarket. Just remember to take your time like Randy said and you should not have a problem. BUT JUST REMEMBER THEY ARE AFTERMARKET PARTS. They will not all line up like the factory parts. But while taking your time you will never know the difference. __________________ 69-C10 LWB 71- fleetside shortbed It's a shame stupidity isn't painful Never play leapfrog with a unicorn

12-10-2002, 11:31 AM	#9
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Jared You should check into Scotts Super Trucks in Penhold Alberta. They have every patch panel you should need and you don't have to worry about the exchange rate and customs crap. Here is a pic I scaned from their catalogue. I will also post the price list in a couple minutes Tim __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

12-10-2002, 11:33 AM	#10
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Here it is __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

12-10-2002, 11:37 AM	#11
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Here are the prices __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

12-10-2002, 11:39 AM	#12
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Sorry bout the quality of scan, price list looks sucky!!! I can always e-mail you the full sheet if needed __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

12-10-2002, 01:02 PM	#13
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	I got mine from Wes at Classic Heartbeat have bought elsewhere also takes a little fitting around the fron ot the door pillar on rocker but when done look good Attached Images __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

12-10-2002, 03:31 PM	#14
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Thanks guys!! and dubie if you wouldn't mind sending that pricelist to me that would be great. Plus I hate buying american stuff, it is such a pain in the a$$ dealing with customs and the exchange rates!! __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

12-10-2002, 03:49 PM	#15
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	What's your e-mail addy again? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795



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12-10-2002, 05:01 PM	#16
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12-11-2002, 12:02 AM	#17
68StepsideMF Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 23	On a (somewhat) related note, I just noticed the Scott's website is finally back on-line: http://www.scottssupertrucks.com All the prices are on there. I still haven't bought anything from them, but I plan on getting some patch panels in the near future. Dan

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