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PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 5:28 pm    Post subject: Where to buy best quality body panels? Reply with quote

I have a 59 panel that im getting ready to star restoring and there are a few body panels i need to replace. My question is Who sells the best quality/fitting replacement body panels? I was told by a friend to get them from wolfsberg west by a few friends but figured i would get a broader range of opinions before i buy them.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 5:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Where to buy best quality body panels? Reply with quote

There is no " best". Gerson at Klassic Fab makes good stuff
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Where to buy best quality body panels? Reply with quote

Have them cut off the same year car from a junkyard in the SouthWest. Best fitting, best steel!
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 6:23 am    Post subject: Re: Where to buy best quality body panels? Reply with quote

My understanding when talking to a REALLY good restorer is Klassic Fab, WW and there was another place that I don't remember. It seems like they each have different panels so between all three you should be able to find what you need in the better quality. Be sitting when you price the stuff out.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 4:10 am    Post subject: Re: Where to buy best quality body panels? Reply with quote

For reproduction panels, the answer depends on which panel you need. No individual shop has a complete lineup of the best available body metal.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Where to buy best quality body panels? Reply with quote

If it is body panels and floors, I would use Klassic Fab panels. But if they are just outriggers, WolfburgWest are fine. If they are just simple short panels, I would recommend that you fabricate those yourself & save money.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Where to buy best quality body panels? Reply with quote

I bought a bunch of parts from Gerson for my old Doublecab and was very happy with his parts.
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