Body Pieces
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Body Pieces
Hey guys, just wondering if any of you know where to get some reproduction body parts other than LMC or NPD. What I'm looking for is lower front cab corners which contain the curved section of the door frame, and the rocker panels which contain the front section which ties in with the front cab corner. I need floor pans, which I'll prolly get from one of the companies just mentioned. NPD sells what they call a "cab support brace". It's kinda rectangular looking, looks like it might be a piece I need, but don't know for sure. They also have replacement rocker panels, but from the picture, it looks like the front section I really need is not there.
Just want to save myself some time fabbin' these sections; anyone got any info?
Just want to save myself some time fabbin' these sections; anyone got any info?
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A lot depends on how good you want it to be. Dennis Carpenter sells parts from original Ford tooling. Their sheet metal tends to be heavy and resistant to rust. A number of companies, including J C Whitney sell a limited number of body parts for bumpsides made in Taiwan, China, etc. They are much lighter, rust easier, and don't always fit perfectly. Having said that, they cost less and can be usable. I know lower door skins, fenders, cab corners, cab mounts, and bed floor sections are available.
