how good is jc whitney's body parts?

Question

Iam restoring a 1979 bronco and looking for doors. There are 3 ( lmc truck, jeffs graveyard, & jc whitney) places i found them all are within about $25.00 which is not bad. Its the shipping that is the money saver but i know people who got repair panels from jc whitney and there like a tin can ( very thin gauge). I was wondering if anyone got a complete pannel, or doors if they come a heavier gauge?

Answer 1

You need to watch out for that. Some places that offer the cheapest price are just that, cheap quality. It would serve you best to get your parts from a place that deals in that modle and make. NPD may have Truck and Bronco parts. I know that Hemmings Motor News has Truck parts dealers in their classified section. The parts suppliers should list the gauge that their parts are made of. If not you need to ask them!!!

http://www.hemmings.com/

http://www.npdlink.com/

Answer 2

Jc Whitney Body Parts

Answer 3

I've found some of their Jeep stuff to be pretty low quality, - doesn't really matter on a jeep. But if you want to keep the vehicle and show it off any, I would source out some better quality stuff. JC Whitney stuff usually made from worn out dies and tolerances are very loose. Even the steel is cheap (I swear you can smell bad steel). If it's for the bush or fun only, go with the cheap stuff.

Answer 4

I don't know body parts, but 1-800-454-1878 should connect you to an antique truck parts catalog

Answer 5

body parts i would never order parts from them its not so much there junk there a lower quality and also a after market part if your restoring a car truck van ect............ its best to find the facory parts to keep the value on the vehical

Answer 6

go to your local Chrome shop and buy it through there same thing but,a little thicker saves shipping cost too.