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madcow75 · 11-01-2011, 09:26 PM

Anyone on here have any experience with LMC or Classic parts complete box sides. I was thinking about ordering 2 newbox sides as apposed to purchasing some used origanals. I understand originals are way better ,but are the LMC or classic parts box sides any good or are they JUNK. Looking for some opinions with hopefully some experience. A good Canadian box around here goes for about a $1000. Yes I said $1000 and is most likely going to have some rust. But I can purchase a set of LMC or Classicparts box sides for around $325 each. What should I do. I live in the rustbelt.

**N2TRUX** · 11-01-2011, 11:27 PM

I have never done a bed side from LMC, but I doubt that its anything close to a OEM bedside. I would talk with our forum vendors and see what they have to offer.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-02-2011, 08:41 AM

Like Ken said ive never knowingly installed an aftermarket bedside unless one was on one of my beds. If the aftermarket doors are any indication of the quality of the aftermarket bed sides, id stay the heck away from them

On the old bed i had on my truck, i know they used aftermarket bed patches on it.. they stunk worse that a roadkill skunk

shawno72 · 11-02-2011, 09:10 AM

My only experience was with an aftermarket passenger front fender and it was ok. But everything else has always been OEM and it ALWAYS fits perfect.
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sumran · 11-02-2011, 09:13 AM

I have not purchased the sides, but I did get cab corners and rockers and a bed front. None of the aftermarket parts are the same as OEM. The parts are imported, and most of the suppliers source them from the same places. The fit and finish of what I got was ok the end result will look good. Whoever does the body work will always need to massage the aftermarket part to get it to look right. If I could get a rust-free OEM part (new or used) at a reasonable price I would always take that. Easier said than done.

Bed sides are large, complex, highly-visible parts and subject to heavy use. I had some small areas of rust on mine, but I had it fixed because it was a better option. The bed front was badly distorted and dented, due to careless loading. Since it is not very visible and is a simple piece, I replaced it.

IMO it is worth the effort to find a usable OEM part for the sides, tailgate, hood and doors. I can live with aftermarket for the rest, though I would get OEM if available.

11-01-2011, 09:26 PM	#1
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	LMC Box sides Anyone on here have any experience with LMC or Classic parts complete box sides. I was thinking about ordering 2 newbox sides as apposed to purchasing some used origanals. I understand originals are way better ,but are the LMC or classic parts box sides any good or are they JUNK. Looking for some opinions with hopefully some experience. A good Canadian box around here goes for about a $1000. Yes I said $1000 and is most likely going to have some rust. But I can purchase a set of LMC or Classicparts box sides for around $325 each. What should I do. I live in the rustbelt.

11-01-2011, 11:27 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: LMC Box sides I have never done a bed side from LMC, but I doubt that its anything close to a OEM bedside. I would talk with our forum vendors and see what they have to offer. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-02-2011, 08:41 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: LMC Box sides Like Ken said ive never knowingly installed an aftermarket bedside unless one was on one of my beds. If the aftermarket doors are any indication of the quality of the aftermarket bed sides, id stay the heck away from them On the old bed i had on my truck, i know they used aftermarket bed patches on it.. they stunk worse that a roadkill skunk __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-02-2011, 09:10 AM	#4
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: LMC Box sides My only experience was with an aftermarket passenger front fender and it was ok. But everything else has always been OEM and it ALWAYS fits perfect. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-02-2011, 09:13 AM	#5
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: LMC Box sides I have not purchased the sides, but I did get cab corners and rockers and a bed front. None of the aftermarket parts are the same as OEM. The parts are imported, and most of the suppliers source them from the same places. The fit and finish of what I got was ok the end result will look good. Whoever does the body work will always need to massage the aftermarket part to get it to look right. If I could get a rust-free OEM part (new or used) at a reasonable price I would always take that. Easier said than done. Bed sides are large, complex, highly-visible parts and subject to heavy use. I had some small areas of rust on mine, but I had it fixed because it was a better option. The bed front was badly distorted and dented, due to careless loading. Since it is not very visible and is a simple piece, I replaced it. IMO it is worth the effort to find a usable OEM part for the sides, tailgate, hood and doors. I can live with aftermarket for the rest, though I would get OEM if available. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

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