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| | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | First let me say I am not sure if this is in the right forum...I can never really tell where threads are supposed to go there seems to be alot of overlap topics.
That said:
I need a handful of patch panels for my 53 3100. I don't know who sells a better product, classic industries or chevy classic parts. I need the usual forward floor, rear outer cab corners, LH outer cowl, L/R inner cowls.
anyone with experience in this issue care to chime in?
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 134 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 134 | I purchased several patch panels from classic parts, everyone of them fit fine plus you get a 10% discount by saying your a member of Stovebolt.
Charlie
1953 5 Window
1994 Harley, Heritage Softail Classic
2006 Chevy Colarado
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | Most use the same suppliers, so find a company close to you(to keep shipping down) with good service-I've bought from both companies, been satified w/both. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | well thats good to know, I like discounts!
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 78 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 78 | I used 3 other suppliers but for the most part I looked for US made when I could get them that's what I bought. In some cases you have to select quality and coverage as all do not cover the same areas of your truck..
1951 chevy 3100 short bed frame off resto.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | i just bought a set of L/R outer rear cab corners from a guy for 40 bucks from LMC. hopefully they are good ones.
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Shame on me guys for not having his name written down but there is a bolter guy who is making some patch panels and I have read nothing but good things about his pieces I think they call him "metal man" so if you did a search you may find him. He personally makes them. Edit: here is his web page http://www.oldgmctrucks.com/page0217.html
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | I heard something about him the other day and when I searched I didn't find anything relevant. how are his prices and anyone who has used him care to chime in?
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
Ray Stanley
He sells his parts and Jim Carter sells his parts. If he makes the part you are looking for, it will be the best quality you can buy.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | who are Ray Stanley and Jim Carter?....anyone have a link where I can just click and buy?
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 | check out the links on the opening page.... | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Ray Stanley is the fellow that Achipmunk referred to and the person you asked about (Sorry about not being explicit when I replied to your post). He is a master panel-beater. He is the fellow with the metal helmet on, Metal Man. Do an Internet search on Ray Stanley Wheelwright Restorations and you will read many positive experiences and positive recommendations. He does not have an on-line store but he sometimes sells parts on eBay. He does not usually make one-off parts. Many of his parts are sold by Jim Carter (in particular, 47-55 panel-body parts not made by anyone else). | | | | | | OLTrucks Unregistered | | OLTrucks Unregistered | Ray as far as I know hasent made any of the already produced he trys to make parts he knows there is a market for. I have talked to Ray many times and he is more then willing to hear any suggestions for parts not available unfortunately most the AD (47-54)parts are made overseas he understands it is offen hrad to give the time to recreate an item that is already retailed at a low price. I have worked with him on many items that Carters now carrys. He turns out great work and is sure nice to talk to about needs in the hobby. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | ahh hah, thanks for the clarification
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 166 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 166 | http://www.jimcartertruckparts.com/By Ray Stanley Wheelwright Restorations 92 Pine Street Wheelwright, MA 01904 1-413-477-6467 | | |
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