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Meatman · 12-08-2010, 11:03 AM

Looking for some really cheap sheet metal for my 76. This is a beater work truck, nothing special. If I was doing a resto on some thing really nice I would buy the good stuff. Just need to got some better metal on cab floors besides barn tin that farmer I bought it from put on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ROCKE...Q5fAccessories

How bad could these be? I know they will prob fit like crap, but even the good stuff from goodmark does from what Ive heard. My biggest concern would be if they are about as thick as a pop can. I plan on doing bed liner on the floors top and bottom anyway, so if theres lots of patching involved with them its no big deal to me.

Anybody bought these or know anybody that has. I dont to buy them and waste the cash.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-08-2010, 11:27 AM

please do not take this as an insult as its not meant as one...but i even tell my wife this all the time... garbage bought at any price is never worth the cost...I would visit our site vendors and get a good quality replacement part or youll be doing the same repair alot sooner than you hoped for..

**N2TRUX** · 12-08-2010, 11:47 AM

I have to agree with Bob, it's cheap for a reason. Regardless of the price it still takes the same effort to install. Even more if its made poorly.

Check with Capt Kaos in the Vendor Marketplace. He has quality pieces at a fair price, and great customer service.

benoit454 · 12-08-2010, 12:18 PM

capt. kaos has the same exact 5 piece cab repair kit and it's cheaper!!!!!! His is $63 a kit.

Meatman · 12-08-2010, 12:40 PM

I figured it would be junk, just wanted to get some other opinions. Im definitely gonna get the stuff from Captkaos. Good stuff there.

rblcori7 · 12-10-2010, 02:04 AM

ok guys ive got a question... im going to be ordering the driver side cab corner from LMC and was wondering on average what does a body shop usualy charge to replace one..

Meatman · 12-11-2010, 01:12 AM

Best thing to do there would probably pick up the phone and call around. I would say mainly because it will probably vary depending alot.

3r!c84 · 12-11-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rblcori7

ok guys ive got a question... im going to be ordering the driver side cab corner from LMC and was wondering on average what does a body shop usualy charge to replace one..

most body shops wouldnt touch it if its only a small job. but dont hurt to ask

12-08-2010, 11:03 AM	#1
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Cab sheet metal Looking for some really cheap sheet metal for my 76. This is a beater work truck, nothing special. If I was doing a resto on some thing really nice I would buy the good stuff. Just need to got some better metal on cab floors besides barn tin that farmer I bought it from put on it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ROCKE...Q5fAccessories How bad could these be? I know they will prob fit like crap, but even the good stuff from goodmark does from what Ive heard. My biggest concern would be if they are about as thick as a pop can. I plan on doing bed liner on the floors top and bottom anyway, so if theres lots of patching involved with them its no big deal to me. Anybody bought these or know anybody that has. I dont to buy them and waste the cash. __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

12-08-2010, 11:27 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Cab sheet metal please do not take this as an insult as its not meant as one...but i even tell my wife this all the time... garbage bought at any price is never worth the cost...I would visit our site vendors and get a good quality replacement part or youll be doing the same repair alot sooner than you hoped for.. __________________ 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!!

12-08-2010, 11:47 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Cab sheet metal I have to agree with Bob, it's cheap for a reason. Regardless of the price it still takes the same effort to install. Even more if its made poorly. Check with Capt Kaos in the Vendor Marketplace. He has quality pieces at a fair price, and great customer service. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-08-2010, 12:18 PM	#4
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Cab sheet metal capt. kaos has the same exact 5 piece cab repair kit and it's cheaper!!!!!! His is $63 a kit. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

12-08-2010, 12:40 PM	#5
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: Cab sheet metal I figured it would be junk, just wanted to get some other opinions. Im definitely gonna get the stuff from Captkaos. Good stuff there. __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-) Last edited by Meatman; 12-08-2010 at 01:03 PM.

12-10-2010, 02:04 AM	#6
rblcori7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tyndall AFB FL Posts: 214	Re: Cab sheet metal ok guys ive got a question... im going to be ordering the driver side cab corner from LMC and was wondering on average what does a body shop usualy charge to replace one.. __________________ 84 Short bed 350: Hooker headers, flow master 40 series, edelbrock Intake manifold, Holly street avenger carb, 4 inch skyjacker suspension lift, 33x12.5 Toyo Open Country Mud Terrains, 3.73 gears 2011 Silverado LTZ

12-11-2010, 01:12 AM	#7
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: Cab sheet metal Best thing to do there would probably pick up the phone and call around. I would say mainly because it will probably vary depending alot. __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)



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