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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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Mazda B series patch panels???

My 98 Mazda B3000 has a rust hole, not real big, above driver's rear wheel. Does anyone know where to find a patch panel for them? Or have another idea?

I have a Ranger step side bed that I can put on, but I don't want to lose the bed width, nor do I want to paint it.

Or, any ideas about a fender flare? I don't want real big ones, as my truck is a 2WD, and I think it would look stupid with big flares on it.

Thanks for you help,
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 12:10 AM
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Try LMC Truck catalog. If your B3000 is in the model years the catalog covers, you should be able to find the repair part you need.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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It doesn't look like they have any Mazda parts at LMC.

Any other ideas??

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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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yeah, cut out the rust and weld in some new metal.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kevlars
It doesn't look like they have any Mazda parts at LMC.

Any other ideas??

Kevlars
Since the Madza is s rebadged Ranger, The corresponding Ranger part should fit.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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I think the body lines are different. My truck has the semi step side bed.

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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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I have a 97 B2300, same issue of rust beginning to bubble up around both rear quarter panels. I have a non-step side, and the bed lines are in fact different than the Rangers. I'm assuming it would be difficult to match the body lines correctly with a generic piece of metal, is my only hope to find a whole new rust free bed? Or are there actually patch panels out there somewhere? Thanks
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Try this web site for used bed sides in your area.
car-part.com
You can search for left or right side or the entire box in 6 or 7 foot length.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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"I think the body lines are different. My truck has the semi step side bed."

Look at the Ranger flareside bedside panel.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 07:27 AM
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The flareside bed is SMC Plastic so that will not weld. If the rust is not bad, I would do what Phinxter suggested and just cut and form a patch from new metal.
 
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