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ortega · 01-07-2010, 12:23 AM

i want to get a couple of patch panels from the pick a part, but what would be a good way to cut them out. i have a sawsall but no electricity. has anyone ever done t before. i need some tips

3r!c84 · 01-07-2010, 12:52 AM

ive seen this befor at some junkyards.they take the rockers. but they use a battery sawsall

54Caddy · 01-07-2010, 01:40 AM

get you a torch with a cutting tip on it just cut the panels out larger then you need and move a little quick so you dont distort the panel with the heat, oxyacetylene torch takes no electricity..

HOGDADDY · 01-07-2010, 02:38 AM

I have used metal snips from hardware store before but you may need make a starter hole with something.

texasfunk · 01-07-2010, 02:44 AM

most junkyards around here dont allow anything that will make a spark, so if thats the case a cordless sawzall is best, or borrow a generator?

joe231 · 01-07-2010, 09:25 AM

our local pull-a-part doesn't allow cordless recip saws or drills. If you could use a drill a nibbler works quite well, but they are kinda spendy

68 TT · 01-07-2010, 10:00 AM

Mine won't allow even a hack saw or tin snips in the door but I smuggle them in anyway because you never know when they will come in handy.

Mr.Scary · 01-07-2010, 10:42 AM

this is a first 4 me, i never heard of anyone getting patch panels from a pick and pull ive only heard od people buyin new ones. but 2 each his own, if u can do it then y not

pat386 · 01-07-2010, 10:45 AM

battery powered sawzall if allowed.

my brother and I cut a roof off a 97 acura cl the other day at the u pull and pay

Chlsnk · 01-07-2010, 10:52 AM

At local pick and pull they got kind of pissy for me bringin in a battery sawzall but after explaining I needed to cut an exhaust to drop a tranny they were cool with it.

**N2TRUX** · 01-07-2010, 11:50 AM

Have you priced patch panels? They are pretty cheap. I don't know if it's worth the trouble to cut out used pieces when you can buy brand new so cheap.

Check with Capt Kaos for smoking deals.

pat386 · 01-07-2010, 11:52 AM

years ago at one of the junkyards in colorado I saw a guy wheel in a generator and an air compressor. I don't know if that's allowed anymore, but it was a funny sight. Really takes the fun away from junkyarding though....

smashingchuck · 01-07-2010, 12:22 PM

Just buy new ones!

whiskeydented · 01-07-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Have you priced patch panels? They are pretty cheap. I don't know if it's worth the trouble to cut out used pieces when you can buy brand new so cheap.

Check with Capt Kaos for smoking deals.

That's the problem with replacement panels "they are cheap" as in cheaply made. The inner rockers and cab corners are nothing like the factory. I just repaired a cab and was lucky enough to have original parts to work with. I would say if you don't mind spending a little more time drilling out spot welds then get the originals if you can.

ortega · 01-07-2010, 06:37 PM

Yeah, I here what you guys are saying about the price of new panels. I don't. Know what they would cost a the pick a part but if its about the same price I would get them there just for fun. I saw some battery saws on ebay for around 20 so I might pick one of those up. The truck doesn't really need them but I want to learn how to put patch panels n I don't mind practicing on my truck

68 TT · 01-07-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ortega

Yeah, I here what you guys are saying about the price of new panels. I don't. Know what they would cost a the pick a part but if its about the same price I would get them there just for fun. I saw some battery saws on ebay for around 20 so I might pick one of those up. The truck doesn't really need them but I want to learn how to put patch panels n I don't mind practicing on my truck

Depends upon what you need and the time required to do the job but it is pretty inexpensive to just get the whole panel at the yard instead of going through the effort to do a patch panel job on things like doors, fenders, hoods, bedsides etc...

A whole bed side for my 67 cost me $15. It was supposed to be $50 but they guy misunderstood the manager when he asked how much they cost. I didn't notice it until I got home

An entire cab is only $175. I'm keeping my eye out for a better cab to start with for my 67 C-10. It needs so much work that if I can find a fairly clean one it will save me much more than the cost of the replacement cab just in time alone fixing body damage and rust. I almost had a perfect cab a few months ago but they crushed it the day before I could get back to the yard with my truck

They need a layaway program.

87Bob · 01-08-2010, 12:53 PM

I'd check on Craigs List and find someone parting out a truck and get them from him. Then you don't have to deal with the pick a part restrictions.

01-07-2010, 12:23 AM	#1
ortega Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: sun valley Posts: 98	cutting patch panels at the pick a part i want to get a couple of patch panels from the pick a part, but what would be a good way to cut them out. i have a sawsall but no electricity. has anyone ever done t before. i need some tips

01-07-2010, 12:52 AM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part ive seen this befor at some junkyards.they take the rockers. but they use a battery sawsall __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-07-2010, 01:40 AM	#3
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part get you a torch with a cutting tip on it just cut the panels out larger then you need and move a little quick so you dont distort the panel with the heat, oxyacetylene torch takes no electricity.. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

01-07-2010, 02:38 AM	#4
HOGDADDY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part I have used metal snips from hardware store before but you may need make a starter hole with something.

01-07-2010, 02:44 AM	#5
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part most junkyards around here dont allow anything that will make a spark, so if thats the case a cordless sawzall is best, or borrow a generator? __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

01-07-2010, 09:25 AM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part our local pull-a-part doesn't allow cordless recip saws or drills. If you could use a drill a nibbler works quite well, but they are kinda spendy __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-07-2010, 10:00 AM	#7
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part Mine won't allow even a hack saw or tin snips in the door but I smuggle them in anyway because you never know when they will come in handy. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

01-07-2010, 10:42 AM	#8
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part this is a first 4 me, i never heard of anyone getting patch panels from a pick and pull ive only heard od people buyin new ones. but 2 each his own, if u can do it then y not __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

01-07-2010, 10:45 AM	#9
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part battery powered sawzall if allowed. my brother and I cut a roof off a 97 acura cl the other day at the u pull and pay __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

01-07-2010, 10:52 AM	#10
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part At local pick and pull they got kind of pissy for me bringin in a battery sawzall but after explaining I needed to cut an exhaust to drop a tranny they were cool with it. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

01-07-2010, 11:50 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part Have you priced patch panels? They are pretty cheap. I don't know if it's worth the trouble to cut out used pieces when you can buy brand new so cheap. Check with Capt Kaos for smoking deals. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-07-2010, 11:52 AM	#12
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part years ago at one of the junkyards in colorado I saw a guy wheel in a generator and an air compressor. I don't know if that's allowed anymore, but it was a funny sight. Really takes the fun away from junkyarding though.... __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

01-07-2010, 12:22 PM	#13
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part Just buy new ones! __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

01-07-2010, 06:37 PM	#15
ortega Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: sun valley Posts: 98	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part Yeah, I here what you guys are saying about the price of new panels. I don't. Know what they would cost a the pick a part but if its about the same price I would get them there just for fun. I saw some battery saws on ebay for around 20 so I might pick one of those up. The truck doesn't really need them but I want to learn how to put patch panels n I don't mind practicing on my truck

01-08-2010, 12:53 PM	#17
87Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 635	Re: cutting patch panels at the pick a part I'd check on Craigs List and find someone parting out a truck and get them from him. Then you don't have to deal with the pick a part restrictions. __________________ My Truck's not leaking its marking its territory!



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