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Oct 28, 2020 | 11:10 AM

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Complete cab back panel

Just wondering if anybody has bought one of the complete cab backs, for the 53-56 trucks, that dennis carpenter is selling? And if so how did it fit? Thanks Larry

Oct 28, 2020 | 11:43 AM

Indybeer

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Don't know of anyone that has replaced the whole back panel....but knowing how the cab corners, rockers and floor panels that I did replace needed some serious "massaging" to fit right I'm sure the same goes for the back cab panel.

Oct 28, 2020 | 03:34 PM

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I am sure it will need some rework, Just wondering if anyone has tried to put one on. Mid fifty says they have sold 10 and have not heard of any problems but who knows!!

Oct 28, 2020 | 03:44 PM

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There is just as much poor workmanship that came out of the Ford factory as there is out of the aftermarket vendors. Bottom line...nothing is a perfect fit, everything needs to be fitted. If you need that panel and are willing to pay the price then go for it.

Oct 28, 2020 | 03:48 PM

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I guess if you need one, but before I did that I’d find a better cab. They are still out there

Oct 28, 2020 | 03:59 PM

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bjmayberry2 bought one but not doing the work himself, it's in his Family 56 rebuild thread

Oct 28, 2020 | 04:21 PM

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All the cabs I have come across need cab corners and floor work and the back panels are beat up. I have already done a lot of work on mine but someone really warped the back panel and then tried to shrink it and made a mess of it. I can not find a " better" cab for the price of this panel.

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Oct 28, 2020 | 04:49 PM

bigwin56f100

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I just picked up 3 nice cabs. I don’t know how much the back panel is but these cabs are pretty nice for the money. Not perfect but a lot better than most

Oct 28, 2020 | 04:49 PM

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Yes I can drive to Midwest and pick it up.

Oct 28, 2020 | 04:52 PM

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The panel is 495, Got any good cabs in that price range?

Oct 28, 2020 | 04:57 PM

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The panel is 495, Got any good cabs in that price range?

not hardly. But you’ll spend $500 plus shipping or gas and time to pick it up plus labor to install. Yet people balk at spending $1500 -$2500 for a nice cab. One of the cabs ( the one far left) is the best I’ve ever found