I'm want to repair the body around the rear wheels of my 95 F150. I found these panels at LMC truck online. I'm interested in panel #6 they call the wheel arc panels. I pasted the link below. They seem like what I need but I don't know anything about them. Does anyone know the quality of these panels? I've never done any body work before so this will be a learning experience for me. Thanks for your advice.

Tim

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fd/t.asp?page=24

 

I almost used lmc for body parts. Almost. They said it would be $100.00 shipping due to it coming overseas. Also, they say to expect minor dings and dents, again, due to shipping.

 

I would suggest leave LMC alone for body parts and stick with National Parts Depot or Auto Krafters.

 

I used LMC, I just got a shipment in last week for body panels on my 77 F-150. I bought a Wheel Arch panel for one side and a whole skin for the other. There were no dings or scratches on the full skin, but the arch panel had some scratches, but it fit like a charm. I suggest you use LMC truck. The $100 shipping charge is only for bigger things like full fenders, doors, hoods and stuff like that. If you see a (-T) after a part #, there is a $100 charge. Your arch panel does not have that.

PS+ The panel didnt come with all those scratches. I assume you will be painting it anyway? NO dings or dents what so ever, just scratches.

 

I actually have a question now, are LMC truck panels good quality, as of metal quality? I shur hope so

 

That's good that your panels fit well. My post is based on many other people who I have heard from with LMC panels. As far as quality of sheet metal, probably like every other aftermarket panel. If it's not original, it's light guage metal. So, As long as your panels fit and no major dents or dings than you are going to be fine. I believe that's that biggest thing for aftermarket panels is the fit and quality of shipping. I would undercoat any patch panel with a rust inhibitor paint (even if so if original sheet metal). Lighter guage metal will rust through quicker.