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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 06:54 PM
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Outer Bedside Sheet Metal

I am in need of a P.S. outer sheet metal on the long bed, are there any good quality aftermarket sheet metal suppliers?
I have searched here and the web and hadn't come up with any solid leads.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 09:22 AM
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https://www.millsupply.com/auto-body...95/bed-panels/

https://raybuck.com/panels/ford/1987...6f-bed-panels/

never used them but they have the skins
 
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Thanks, unfortunately one is only partial and Mill doesn't ship.
I bought this truck 7 years ago and the bondo was just starting to crack then. I said when it went I would do a flat bed with stainless sheet metal panels to match the existing body lines. With steel prices as they are, I think just swapping the skin will be an easier do if I can find one who delivers.


 
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check facebook market place, maybe someone has a whole bed in good shape for sale
 
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 11:42 AM
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You can use front fenders as wheel arches.
 
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You can use front fenders as wheel arches.
Wheel arches aren't going to cut it due to the location of the rust and I am trying to avoid using fillers.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 10:26 PM
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No matter what you will end up with filler somewhere . If used properly , it will be fine .
 
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 11:35 PM
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Sadly from what I can find all you will get repop will likely all be about the same. Overseas repops.
 
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