Hello
I know I seen a patch panel that fits the hole in the cab some where but for the life of I cannot find it again. If anyone know where I can find one please let me know.
Thanks

 

I seen many others make them there selves. There was a thread earlier this year with someone who did it and also had a link to a hot rod magazine tech article with a how to on doing the repair. I haven't seen any suppliers offer a "patch panel" for that yet but would be a great idea for a company to start if they haven't already. as many are wanting to get rid of that hole during there builds.

 

what gauge of metal would be best for making one?

 

18 gauge will work

 

IIRC, they make em for the Slicks. Haven't seen them specifically for bumps.

Start hammering!

 

Here is the article: How to Fill in the Factory Fuel Filler Hole - Custom Classic Trucks

 

While that is a great article, our bumps are a little more involved Then a slick. To properly make the drivers side of the bump look like the passenger side you have to make the body line that is supposed to be there. Most people forego that part on the bumps but I have seen some bumps where they made the body line to match the passenger side. Otherwise it is just slightly contoured but doesn't match the passenger side.

 

Yup that's the one I remember HIO good article to go off of. Definitely not for a beginner on bodywork. Hardest part is getting the body line curve right.

 

I know its LMC but here is one I found
Truck Parts and Truck Accessories

 

Awesome... That's a relatively new part offered by LMC. No wonder it's an "exclusive".

Sometimes they do come through.

 

I ordered one awhile back but I have yet to weld it in so I cannot really comment on how well it fits