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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z / T-Top -1987 GTA
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scrap metal

not many salvage yards around here, and i need 2 patch panels (about 12"x12")
if anyone has any spare metal i could get in about 3 weeks or so when i get some cash, let me know, please ... i need to get some holes filled, and keep the water
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Car: '82 z28
Engine: L83 5.7
Transmission: 700r4-1985
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Re: scrap metal

could check some appliance stores to see if they could give you some old dryer doors to hack up for patches-fixed a rusty dodge that way-or body shops for some old door skins or something.
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 01:23 AM
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Engine: 305 (LO3) _350 (L98)
Transmission: 700R4 _ 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 L.S. - ???
Re: scrap metal

never thought about old dryer doors, good plan, thank you
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 12:05 AM
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Engine: 305 (LO3) _350 (L98)
Transmission: 700R4 _ 700R4
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Re: scrap metal

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...-finished.html
started to patch it, till i can get a welder
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Re: scrap metal

Old furnace panels are another excellent source.
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Re: scrap metal

If it's the lower rear quarters, Classic2current has them preformed. Got both mine for $55 delivered.
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 10:59 AM
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Re: scrap metal

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If it's the lower rear quarters, Classic2current has them preformed. Got both mine for $55 delivered.
thank you, ill be getting one of those, the other side is in front of the wheel though
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