![]() 02/07/2014 at 16:00 • Filed to: truck project | ![]() | ![]() |
Just ordered 6 patch panels, a rear view mirror, and a parking brake release lever for the truck, and all that, with shipping, only cost $142. Try only spending $142 to replace just one body panel on a new car. I love old american steel.
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I just replaced the bumper on my Cavalier. New bumper...it was $92.
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LMC is the shizz, agreed. Generally don't have much call to get stuff from them, but those rare occasions...
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A real Jalop would smelt the iron ore for the steel by hand using a diesel-burning furnace.
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Fair enough. But 6 patch panels for less than $100 is a pretty smokin deal.
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Any idea if they stamp said replacement steel in the US? I'd guess yest just because its expensive to ship body panels. Unfortunately, I doubt the steel they used to make the replacement panels was made in the states.
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Very possible. I was more saying I love that my truck was originally made out of steel, and thus, patch panels are relatively affordable and easy to replace.
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LMC is fantastic. Bought several items from them for my '95 F-150, including a re-manufactured fuel pump/sender assembly for the rear gas tank. Apparently these things are impossible to get and if you get them from Ford they want like $500-600. LMC had the hook up for WAY less. Prices are reasonable and their selection is incredible. I find their shipping to be a little expensive, but I might just be spoiled by my Amazon Prime membership.
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Related question: Anyone have a recommendation for somewhere to get replacement door skins/cards? I think my best shot is a scrap yard because everything online is crazy expensive. I have some broken mounting tabs that drive me crazy, but not enough that I would pay $500 for door skins on my $3,500 truck.
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Truth. I am of the exact same mindset. The less plastic on my vehicles the better!
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I miss the bicolor design of the old trucks.
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Certifit?
I remember looking up a bumper for my Neon once. It was like, $20.
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LMC Truck and sister company Victoria British. I spend too much money with them.
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I dunno. Body shop got it for me. I should add...$92 put on haha.
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Repro fenders for my Cutlass cost $400 each. I wish my old American steel was that cheap.