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1967wannabe · 08-24-2011, 11:34 AM

Hey guys,

Just getting started with my build, the first thing I'm gonna do is order up a new 67 front clip: hood, fenders, grille and radiator support. I want to mock up the front end and then get one of our body men to get it all fitting right before I blow the truck apart.

All the sheet metal will be painted, cut & buffed before reassembly so I need to make sure all the panels are pre-fitted and right before tear-down.

Anyway, I've looked at LMC, Goodmark, ECE and others. I don't want to pay any more than I should but I don't want any junk either, any advice on who I should go with?

Also, Goodmark lists two 67 grilles, one with grille fillers and one without. Nobody else (that I saw) listed two. What's the difference?

Thanks!

dubds10 · 08-24-2011, 03:00 PM

You live in Texas...go find stock OEM sheet metal lol Hell of a lot cheaper and will fit better. You live in a dry climate with limited rust so I'd look around craigslist in your neighbourhood before forking out cash for something that's probably in your backyard

1967wannabe · 08-24-2011, 03:59 PM

Houston isn't Albuquerque, most vintage iron around here is rotted pretty bad.
I mean not like the cancer you see in Pittsburgh or Buffalo but not anything as clean as they've got West of Amarillo.

Rochlow · 08-24-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dubds10

You live in Texas...go find stock OEM sheet metal lol Hell of a lot cheaper and will fit better. You live in a dry climate with limited rust so I'd look around craigslist in your neighbourhood before forking out cash for something that's probably in your backyard

Spend the time and money on OEM sheetmetal. I used aftermarket stuff on my blazer I have more time reaming holes and shimming panels to get it to fit. I've scratched the hell out of my paint trying to get it to fit.

Honestly, I have about 40-50 hours in fitting the aftermarket sheet metal and I'm still not happy with it. If you have any questions I'll send you a picture of how ill fitting the doors and fenders are.

Speaking from experience I wish I would have spent the extra on the OEM stuff..

JORGIE95961 · 08-24-2011, 04:32 PM

OEM ALL THE WAY.of course i am in Californias north valley.... Ive ordered some patch panels that have been a pain in the butt, but have cut out as much as i could from donors

Eddie H. · 08-24-2011, 05:20 PM

After my last battle trying to make aftermarket Chinese fenders fit, I will never go that route again. I'll find OEM parts somewhere.

08-24-2011, 11:34 AM	#1
1967wannabe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston TX Posts: 227	sheetmetal help/advice Hey guys, Just getting started with my build, the first thing I'm gonna do is order up a new 67 front clip: hood, fenders, grille and radiator support. I want to mock up the front end and then get one of our body men to get it all fitting right before I blow the truck apart. All the sheet metal will be painted, cut & buffed before reassembly so I need to make sure all the panels are pre-fitted and right before tear-down. Anyway, I've looked at LMC, Goodmark, ECE and others. I don't want to pay any more than I should but I don't want any junk either, any advice on who I should go with? Also, Goodmark lists two 67 grilles, one with grille fillers and one without. Nobody else (that I saw) listed two. What's the difference? Thanks!

08-24-2011, 03:00 PM	#2
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: sheetmetal help/advice You live in Texas...go find stock OEM sheet metal lol Hell of a lot cheaper and will fit better. You live in a dry climate with limited rust so I'd look around craigslist in your neighbourhood before forking out cash for something that's probably in your backyard __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

08-24-2011, 03:59 PM	#3
1967wannabe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston TX Posts: 227	Re: sheetmetal help/advice Houston isn't Albuquerque, most vintage iron around here is rotted pretty bad. I mean not like the cancer you see in Pittsburgh or Buffalo but not anything as clean as they've got West of Amarillo.

08-24-2011, 04:32 PM	#5
JORGIE95961 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OLIVEHURST CA Posts: 570	Re: sheetmetal help/advice OEM ALL THE WAY.of course i am in Californias north valley.... Ive ordered some patch panels that have been a pain in the butt, but have cut out as much as i could from donors

08-24-2011, 05:20 PM	#6
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: sheetmetal help/advice After my last battle trying to make aftermarket Chinese fenders fit, I will never go that route again. I'll find OEM parts somewhere. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"



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