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Old June 2nd, 2012, 06:07 PM
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Best place to buy replacement metal

What is the best site to get replacement body panels from? I'm going to be buying a full length floor pan (driver's side), the panel over the body mount in the trunk at the frame hump, 1 (maybe both) quarter panels, the inner trunk panel (rear of car piece that connects to the 1/4 panel) and fender patch. Also what year fenders interchange? Is it just 68-69 or does '69 stand alone?
the best place I've priced so far as been C2C.
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Old June 2nd, 2012, 08:26 PM
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From the postings I've read they're all Chinesium, so you might just look for the best price. OR if you'd consider clean used metal create a parts wanted thread including your location. I've got some 1970-72 floor pans that are complete, I know there's other members here with spare sheetmetal too. The 1968 and 69 fenders look the same on the outside, but the 68 hood hinge only used 2 bolts whereas the 69 used three. I understand there were some factory replacement 68's with both bolt patterns, but that's one thing to look for. John
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https://c2cfabrication.com/store/ind..._id=127&page=2 Made in Detroit, though they do have cheaper chinesium available.
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