I finally got around to cutting off my old cab corner and fitting the replacement. The replacement is junk! When you look at it as if you were standing along side the truck, at the spot where it bows out from the rest of the body, it also goes left. (passengers side) That is instead of being straight down in line with the rest of the door jam, it actually waves over to the left. If installed that way it will produce a gap increase in that spot of about 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch. I got it from Bronco Graveyard. Anyone have experience getting a nice one? Where from?
thanks

 

LMC Truck www.lmctruck.com and they'll send you a free catalog. Bought my weather stripping there, fit just as factory.
Bob

 

That wouldn't help any.

They use the same stuff. All the replacement body parts are made overseas with thin metal.

Best bet is to cut from original junked trucks with good corners.

 

I've got a rust free 73 F-250 I will be cutting up soon, and I am willing to cut um up and ship to you. I'll take pics tonight if you want

Let me know if you are interested and we'll go from there...

 

I used LMC and they fit perfectly--there is an image in my gallery of the left side

 

One thing FTE users should remember.
LMC does not make stuff. they only retail it.

Why not support another company (FTE sponsor) that sells stuff that is better or the same as LMC ...instead of an NON-sponsor of FTE (LMC) ?

I am quite puzzled by this.

Why support someone that does nothing for you but "Take your money" ?

 

LMC dosnt have good stuff.Im currently sending back, window runners, anti rattle strips, back sliding window (that didnt fit the rubber from them) none of which fit.they dont have anybody that can answer questions. there sheet metal is thin and dosnt line up very good either.they incorrectly list parts that bronco graveyard lists correct. Use the lmc catologue as referance then buy some where else

 

Yep, I'd just use factory corners from another cab (hopefully with a rotted floor or something so as not to destroy a good one...). Most of the stuff I've got from Dennis Carpenter has been high quality, but you'll pay for it there. Alot of LMCs stuff seems to be the same as JC Whitney sells.

I got my front fenders from JC Whitney for another project (lone gone) and they weighed a good 5 pounds less then stock. I don't know what they have now, but the ones they used 5-6 years ago were really thin.

 

Dennis,

I ordered my parts prior to joining this site...and if you order over $1k in parts, shipping is free w/ LMC which makes them cheaper then some of our sponsors, so why not get the best deal if all the stuff is the same anyway?

I am on a budget so I have to stretch those pennies

-grizz.

 

Aftermarket corners are not going to be like original no matter who you go through. Hence "AFTERMARKET". Metal is thinner and has a tendancey to get bent, warped, stamped, etc differently. Some corners probably will fit perfectly while others may not. Luck of the draw in some instances. That's why aftermarket sheet metal is cheap and affordable. Be careful on thinking cab corners are rust free from junkyards, esecially in the salt belt. Dry climates you probably won't have trouble, but I thought I had rust free cabcorners on my cab until the metal was stripped down. I placed a magnet all around the corners and it "stuck" great and no visible rust, not even surface rust. After the paint was stripped down to bare metal, pin holes showed up and the metal was very thin. Just FYI. Anyway, if you get sheet metal that don't fit right, send it back and try again.

I have a 73 F100 in which the front fenders were aftermarket from NPD and you can't even tell they are aftermarket. If you can find NOS/OEM parts, that's your ticket first, then go aftermarket. I know Dennis Carpenter shows in their catalog a Ford Part Number for their corners, so I assume they are an OEM product. Usually, they state if an aftermarket part or not.

 

I agree with the above comments regarding LMC. Ive not been impressed at all with the products they sell.. Most LMC products don't install like oem nor look as good.
I've learned my lesson with them. You do get what you pay for.

I purchased a set of cab corners from Dennis Carpenter. I'm very happy with the quality of materials they sell.

And another thing you must all remember..
Sheet metal almost always requires a little "coaxing" to do what you want it to.

 

Well I ordered the corner from Dennis Carpenter. He said if it doesn't please they will return it. Thanks for your input.

 

For some things I agree, But FTE spsonors keep this site going.
and

But if I am repairing sheet metal.....I would rather pay more for a thicker quality part than less for an inferior one.
as another repair in half the average time will cost more in the end.

For sheet metal products.....one has to be very careful.


I am the thriftiest guy I know

 

I wouldn't say that Dennis. Ya know me. If I can't make what I need out of the pile of parts I got than I just figger I got to get by till I can. HAAAA I got 4 more Ranger II's to drag home just to keep rusty on the road.

 

I ordered my Corners from BroncoGraveyard. . .same cheapy aftermarket peices most everyone sells (resells).

Some serious coaxing to get them fit respectably. One thing I have noticed, was that the original corners, nay, the whole truck isn't near perfect. Passenger side to drivers side stock corners on my truck twisted back to front, and bowed slightly. . .never would have noticed until I put a template on it to try and true everything up. . .after I put the doors on you still hardly notice (I notice becuase I know) and a little filler she b good as gold

Trying to make perfect what is not is a fruitless effort. I'm not defending the cheapy chinese garbage. I'm just throwing out there that even with the best replacement panels your never going to be spot on. . .and don't pull your hair out over it

And I lost myself in what I was saying, so I leave you now till the 'morrow