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#861337 06/23/2012 3:19 AM
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Just as a general question, would it be cheaper to restore the dash and door panels and such or replace them? Thanks Guys!


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what year truck are we talking about? a '79 c10?


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1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton
1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton
1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton
1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton
1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline
1968 Chevy P20 stepvan
1969 GMC LWB pickup
1972 GMC Sprint
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if it is, i personally think it is easier to get them replaced. i own a 1978 GMC pickup and there is no way to save the panels.....it would cost more to restore one than replace all of it. just my two cents. wink


1949 Dodge Coronet
1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton
1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton
1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton
1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton
1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline
1968 Chevy P20 stepvan
1969 GMC LWB pickup
1972 GMC Sprint
1974 CP30 shorty bus

There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt
Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9 big_eek



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Well mine aren't in terribly rough shape. There still presentable. The trucks been inside, so not exposed too much and its still pretty good, but ya know, the paints faded and chipped and there are some scuff marks and I was thinking if I can ever find a place that would repaint them for me, i'd just do that


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are they cracked?


1949 Dodge Coronet
1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton
1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton
1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton
1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton
1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline
1968 Chevy P20 stepvan
1969 GMC LWB pickup
1972 GMC Sprint
1974 CP30 shorty bus

There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt
Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9 big_eek



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No but my dad seems to think itd be better to replace them and reupholster the seat (which is in remarkedly good condition)


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if they are in good shape, keep em. should you ever have the truck appraised, having original GM parts and panels will be a big plus to the trucks overall value. i would keep em if you can.


1949 Dodge Coronet
1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton
1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton
1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton
1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton
1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline
1968 Chevy P20 stepvan
1969 GMC LWB pickup
1972 GMC Sprint
1974 CP30 shorty bus

There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt
Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9 big_eek



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Looks like a new panel set will run you between $ 170 and $ 200 ( LMC Truck )


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@Britcon, I looked at LMC for a floor pan and some other stuff, and I couldn't really understand the concept of their website, so I just ordered a catalog and ill look for all the stuff when it gets here. That website made my head throb.


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just jump to page 26 I think it was.


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