Complete Sheetmetal?
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Complete Sheetmetal?
I have a friend, who has a friend, who is looking for a complete set of sheetmetal, meaning fenders, cab, bed, etc. Where he lives, in the NE, even the new vehicles rust, and all of the older stuff is swiss cheese. And, since he wants to restore his truck.....
Do any of you know where, or someone, who has a good set w/little if any rust?
I'm thinking he'll have to buy a complete truck, but maybe I'm missing something.
Do any of you know where, or someone, who has a good set w/little if any rust?
I'm thinking he'll have to buy a complete truck, but maybe I'm missing something.
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I would agree with you ... I mean, NPD, et al. sell reproduction sheet metal panels for a lot of the truck, but it sounds like he wants a whole other truck. If he can't find it where he is, maybe he should consider picking up a rust-free truck from out West?
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Gary,
Answer: Unicorns, Big Foot and a "rust free" 73-79 Ford Truck.
Question: Name three things that most people really want to believe actually exist?
I have searched long and far for "rust free" parts. I have yet to find them all in one place, let alone on a single truck.
I would recommend searching on Craigslist using other cities / areas. Look for complete trucks with engine / transmission issues (or similar). I've bought an entire truck for $350; took off the parts I needed and scrapped the entire truck for $200. That works out to $150 for a replacement bed, rad core support and DS door. Not too bad for original Ford parts (IMO).
Good luck in the search.
Scott
Answer: Unicorns, Big Foot and a "rust free" 73-79 Ford Truck.
Question: Name three things that most people really want to believe actually exist?
I have searched long and far for "rust free" parts. I have yet to find them all in one place, let alone on a single truck.
I would recommend searching on Craigslist using other cities / areas. Look for complete trucks with engine / transmission issues (or similar). I've bought an entire truck for $350; took off the parts I needed and scrapped the entire truck for $200. That works out to $150 for a replacement bed, rad core support and DS door. Not too bad for original Ford parts (IMO).
Good luck in the search.
Scott
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Gary,
Answer: Unicorns, Big Foot and a "rust free" 73-79 Ford Truck.
Question: Name three things that most people really want to believe actually exist?
I have searched long and far for "rust free" parts. I have yet to find them all in one place, let alone on a single truck.
I would recommend searching on Craigslist using other cities / areas. Look for complete trucks with engine / transmission issues (or similar). I've bought an entire truck for $350; took off the parts I needed and scrapped the entire truck for $200. That works out to $150 for a replacement bed, rad core support and DS door. Not too bad for original Ford parts (IMO).
Good luck in the search.
Scott
Answer: Unicorns, Big Foot and a "rust free" 73-79 Ford Truck.
Question: Name three things that most people really want to believe actually exist?
I have searched long and far for "rust free" parts. I have yet to find them all in one place, let alone on a single truck.
I would recommend searching on Craigslist using other cities / areas. Look for complete trucks with engine / transmission issues (or similar). I've bought an entire truck for $350; took off the parts I needed and scrapped the entire truck for $200. That works out to $150 for a replacement bed, rad core support and DS door. Not too bad for original Ford parts (IMO).
Good luck in the search.
Scott
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The only way to get Rust Free Parts
73-79 Ford Truck
Have thought about making a truck like this if I ever had the monies ...
Light and never will rust.
1 piece front end, Cab shell, Doors, and Bed all for the low low price of 15k
From the best I can tell the hole "sheet metal" part of the truck will be well under 400 lb
Crown Vic swap and a P-71 power plant.
73-79 Ford Truck
Have thought about making a truck like this if I ever had the monies ...
Light and never will rust.
1 piece front end, Cab shell, Doors, and Bed all for the low low price of 15k
From the best I can tell the hole "sheet metal" part of the truck will be well under 400 lb
Crown Vic swap and a P-71 power plant.
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Holy crap!!!!!!!!! I work in Riverview and I have never heard of these guys. I guess I "google" ford and sheet metal too much. I don't want a fiberglass truck myself but this stuff looks so cool I am going to take a field trip.
This is awesome.
This is awesome.
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If you make a trip let us know how it goes .. I had a buddy that got a front clip from them for his C-10 but that was a wile ago and never got a real good look at it.
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northeast,,,,,,,,carver speed in Mass is a very good contact for nos parts ,give him a hollar,,,,he is found in parts for sale+,hope that helps
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Ok guys, thanks. I'll pass the info on. But, I think the best bet is to find a truck here in Okiehoma that doesn't run and take it up there. Maybe one with a broken frame, blown engine, etc.
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I agree with those that say buy a clean truck and ship it up there. Shipping scares off a lot of people, but it really isn't that much in the scheme of things.
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I know of 4 dents in hectorville, 2 in Sapulpa, 2 in keifer, 3 in kellyville. All kinda rusty. My crew is the most rust free I've ever laid eyes on. And I'm not great.
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Ok guys, time for a follow-up. I fed the info y'all provided back through my friend to his BiL, who then quit looking for sheetmetal and started looking for complete trucks. And, he just hit pay dirt - a gentleman moved from New Mexico into his area with a running truck that is rust-free. The BiL bought it for $1800 and is ecstatic! So, you helped significantly - thanks!
Having said that, I have one more question. My friend said his BiL is going to swap bodies since his is a 4wd and the new one is a 2wd. But I told him that on the 80-86's swapping from a 2wd to a 4wd is a simple unbolt/bolt arrangement if both trucks are the same series (F100, F250, etc) and the same wheelbase. So, is that true of the Dents?
And, thanks again for all the input.
Having said that, I have one more question. My friend said his BiL is going to swap bodies since his is a 4wd and the new one is a 2wd. But I told him that on the 80-86's swapping from a 2wd to a 4wd is a simple unbolt/bolt arrangement if both trucks are the same series (F100, F250, etc) and the same wheelbase. So, is that true of the Dents?
And, thanks again for all the input.
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Well, I didn't communicate well. What I meant was that it is easier to swap running gear than it is bodies. In the 80 - 86's the running gear is a direct bolt-on between 4x2 and 4x4. And, while the bodies can be swapped that can sometimes be more trouble due to rusted mounts and hardware, differences in electrical systems, etc.