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Old 04-16-2012, 04:35 PM
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I am considering a 66 Chevelle, and am wondering aboout body panels from "Ground Up"

Anyone have a review on their fenders or full quarters or full floor pans? Fit? quality?
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Old 04-16-2012, 05:37 PM
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Any after market panel is going to need some work. I was reading a post on another site and almost everyone has been happy with Ground Up's panels. Some even said they fit better then most NOS stuff. The metal is a little thinner. No one makes a perfect replacement panel.
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Old 04-16-2012, 05:48 PM
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Yeah, I am aware that there is no such thing as a perfect fit. and thats OK.I just dont want something I am going to hack all to pieces or get into a car that needs so much work that there is no good repop sheet metal available.

So, I am just beginning my search. If they are good and have all the pieces I need, I am golden.
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Old 04-16-2012, 07:27 PM
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Just be prepared to do a lot of adjustments, and I mean a lot. It is amazing how well the panels will fit, but getting them to line up is another story.
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Old 04-17-2012, 08:07 AM
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Just be prepared to do a lot of adjustments, and I mean a lot. It is amazing how well the panels will fit, but getting them to line up is another story.

How do you mean? door gaps? panel "gaposis"
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Old 04-17-2012, 08:43 AM
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AMD- Auto Metal Direct is who I use but they are also local to me but then again I have only bought truck parts from them.
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Old 04-17-2012, 09:51 AM
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AMD- Auto Metal Direct is who I use but they are also local to me but then again I have only bought truck parts from them.
Wow - that place has quite the parts selection!! from your experience were they pretty good as far as fit etc?
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Old 04-17-2012, 11:05 AM
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I cant say how the parts I bought fit as they are at the bodyshop with whats left of my truck. They started a frame off resto 12 months ago and the project has stalled so nothing installed as of yet.
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ohh nice car choice!
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