Hi everyone
I'm still working on my 61 Uni and have run across a small problem.The back of the Cab Also the front of the bed has rusted about 3/4 of an inch up all the way across the bed,cab. I have a Dennis Carpenter book and don't see that particular item in there. Does anyone know if you can get a replacement pan for the back of cab front of bed anywhere or will i have to mack something for it.I was hopeing it would fit on the bed side and be bent the same as the cab and the bed.Thanks for the help

 

First and foremost, welcome to FTE!!!

LMC catalog indicates they offer the cab patch panel, as well as, John's F100. Another company, Mills Supply list the cab patch panel. Purchased from both LMC, and John's F100, never needed a panel so can't speak of the quality. Purchased rear fender for flareside from John's F100 and found they were made from thin gage sheet metal. Imagine most body supply retailers get their panels from same source. If decide to go with John's F100, definately need to call and inquire if item is in stock, very helpful staff but there has been occasions when project was on hold for extended period of time waiting for replacement parts. LMC is some what closer, may want to give them a call. I would not order without contacting supplier to find out if item is in stock, if not, how soon would it take for them to get it, may also be interesting to know what gage material the panel is made, doubtful they will know.

LMC Truck Parts - Page 25


**Johns F100 need to scroll down menu to 61-66 patch panels.
https://secure25.securewebsession.co...shop/index.htm

**Need to go thru series of menus to get to list of replacement panels.
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Classic Auto, use to be called Obsolete Ford Parts before FoMoCo hassled them and eventually they change their name, has a selection of patch panels, not sure if they have the cab corner, Suggest giving them a call. Purchased a bed for my 65 F100 and it was damn good quality.

http://www.classicautoparts.com/

Anyhow, perhaps other members can post some additional sources.

 

Well i have checked all those places Dave,and thanks for the help,But what i was looking for still isn't there. The patch i,m looking for would be like the end of the bed if it wasn't a unibody. or the back of the cab. but since it is a uni the bed and the cab are effected.I don't think anyone makes what i'm looking for so i guess i wll have to make it myself.I was trying to save myself alot of work but the truck has been sitting a long time so its my fault it is in the shape iot has gotten into.I have had this truck for about 18 years and the last 6 or 7 it has set with lack of attention and now i'm trying to fix it up to drive everyday but still look good....Thanks again for the help.

Terry