TheSamba.com :: View topic - Split Window Double Cab parts and suppliers

Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:51 am

Went to look at a local Double Cab and I am trying to ball park what it will cost me to get it on the road.

I am trying to find suppliers of quality parts to get an idea on prices. Would you be able to list some suppliers for the following. I am in the Toronto area of Canada so USA or Canada suppliers are preferred.

Body metal Autocraft or Gerson (any others?)
Interior (carpet, panels, headliner)
Safari Windows

Also would anyone want to ballpark a paint job not including the metal body work for a double cab split.

Thanks,
Jamie

Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:31 pm

Depending on condition of the DC and how much you do not cheap out or go all NOS on the rebuild, it could cost you anywhere from $1,000 to $20,000 or possibly more.

Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:40 pm

Bustoration sells the green repair panels and most parts you'll need.
Matt Miller is the commercial seat cover maker.
Clara is the interior panel maker.

As mentioned earlier, the actual cost really depends on the condition of the truck, how much work you have farmed out and how much you do yourself. You'll never know the extent of the bodywork needed until you blast it.

Commercials were mainly 1-colored from the factory so I assume paint will be a little cheaper than 2-tone. The gates are where most of the unique problems are for DC's in my experience.

Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:46 pm

Also color of paint can make a huge difference is cost. EG white is much less than a red.

Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:12 pm

Tom is selling autocraft panels in Ontario, lucky you!

http://www.eastcoastcornerstore.com/collections/split-bus?page=3

Cip1.ca does carry some of the cheaper mechanical stuff like brakes/suspension/trinkets etc.