Repro core supports: How do they compare?

[Brad54]

How do the reproduction core supports compare to the originals, in terms of metal thickness?

[kxmotox247]

Any updates regarding the quality of these? I purchased a new core support and inner fenders tonight for a customer's truck. I believe they are Tri-plus products. There will be too many hours needed to save and paint the originals.

[cwcarpenter98]

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=808580
Here's my review on the aftermarket one I bought

[kxmotox247]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=808580
Here's my review on the aftermarket one I bought

Thanks! That's a pretty decent report. The time it's going to take to repair the rust in all three of these pieces will far exceed the cost of new. I appreciate hearing the feedback!

[cwcarpenter98]

Happy to help on the core support. I'm no help on the inner fenders though as I am still running some factory ones

[kxmotox247]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Happy to help on the core support. I'm no help on the inner fenders though as I am still running some factory ones

These aren't terrible at first glance. Just a couple of areas needing patched and one area that's buckled. I can report back when I get the new ones in hand. These originals are heavy for sure. I ordered the rubber edging from GMC pauls.

[cwcarpenter98]

I forget now where I saw it, but I believe someone makes a patch for the inner fenders that repairs the top front that is always rusty. Could be an option if you don't like the fit of the aftermarket inner fenders

[kxmotox247]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I forget now where I saw it, but I believe someone makes a patch for the inner fenders that repairs the top front that is always rusty. Could be an option if you don't like the fit of the aftermarket inner fenders

Interesting. I wish our blaster was big enough to get these pieces into. That's the other major time sink.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I forget now where I saw it, but I believe someone makes a patch for the inner fenders that repairs the top front that is always rusty. Could be an option if you don't like the fit of the aftermarket inner fenders

https://www.classicparts.com/1960-66...EaAmOvEALw_wcB

[62c30]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

https://www.classicparts.com/1960-66...EaAmOvEALw_wcB

I bought these for my inner fenders and they were a perfect fit.

I bought an aftermarket core support and have not installed it yet but a side by side with the original some of the angles are slightly different. I'm probably going to fix my original one and use the aftermarket one on my 62 cause that one is probably beyond repair.

[AcampoDave]

I did a Tri-Plus tailgate and thought it was good. I still do, it's working out well. I did a review on it in case it interests you. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=822249 hopefully their core support won't disappoint either.

[kxmotox247]

Originally Posted by AcampoDave

I did a Tri-Plus tailgate and thought it was good. I still do, it's working out well. I did a review on it in case it interests you. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=822249 hopefully their core support won't disappoint either.

Nice review on the tailgate. Seems like a decent piece. I'm anxious to get cracking on the assembly of the front end. The customer hasn't seen the cab in awhile and it's back on the frame. If I can get some sheetmetal hung on the front it'll be that much more impressive..