. New sheet metal, in my opinion, is for rich people and TV car restoration shows.
Have to comment on this...
I'm not rich - I'm just being practical. Not being rich I also don't have a big place, & the storage space/land to spot extra "parts" trucks. The last used sides I looked at were $150. There were holes, they were wavy, etc, etc. I worked for a dozen years doing body work & general mechanics to put myself through school. I know what it takes time wise - whether I do it or pay someone else. I looked at some other that were more and just as bad. Prep and paint - new or old is not necessarily the same. I'm also in 60's and not have a good enough back to go crawling under vehicles anymore...
I am self employed and work 50-70 hours a week and also help take care of my elderly father - which is a like another job all together. I haven't had a vacation in 6 years. Time for me is money. If I buy new truck sides, I am also buying the time to spend a rare weekend with my wife or just rest, for a change..and maybe I just don't want to spend more time chasing dead ends. That's just the way it is.
