Aftermarket sheet metal question
08-16-2004, 06:57 PM
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Re: Aftermarket sheet metal question
I'd expect that. I was pleasantly surprised when I measured the
thickness of the parts I got.
Lee Ayrton wrote:
>
> The aftermarket CJ fenders and windshield frame that I bought from
> Wyllys Overland two years ago were thinner than the OEM parts. There
> must be more than one stamping plant in operation.
>
>
> On Sun, 15 Aug 2004, RoyJ wrote:
>
>> The parts I got from J.C. Whitney a few years back were actualy
>> thicker than the original and aluminized to boot. Downside is that
>> there are some subtle variations from year to year on the Jeep, the
>> relacement parts are a "one size fits all" I was replacing
>> floorboards. The parts needed to be tweaked a bit to fit up correctly
>> to the floor tunnel and firewall. I suspect the fenders would be less
>> of a problem, they really only touch the body in a limited way. (Hard
>> to get a flat surface too messed up!)
>>
>> Ervin Charles wrote:
>>
>>> Hey group,
>>> I need to replace the front fenders, windshield frame,
>>> floorboard....etc
>>> on my 86 CJ7. I am wondering about the quality of aftermarket parts from
>>> distributors like "4 Wheel Drive" et. al.. I recently restored my
>>> wife's 76
>>> Super Beetle Convertible and the steel (?) replacement parts I had
>>> ordered
>>> were much thinner gauge steel than the originals and most were a
>>> ****-poor
>>> fit. Is this something I am going to have to deal with on my Jeep as
>>> well?
>>> Would I be better off watching for usable steel on e-bay? Is there a
>>> better
>>> swap shop online somewhere? I would appreciate any input from you folks
>>> that have already been down this road.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Charles E.
>>> charleserv 'at' charter.net
>>>
>>>
>>
>
thickness of the parts I got.
Lee Ayrton wrote:
>
> The aftermarket CJ fenders and windshield frame that I bought from
> Wyllys Overland two years ago were thinner than the OEM parts. There
> must be more than one stamping plant in operation.
>
>
> On Sun, 15 Aug 2004, RoyJ wrote:
>
>> The parts I got from J.C. Whitney a few years back were actualy
>> thicker than the original and aluminized to boot. Downside is that
>> there are some subtle variations from year to year on the Jeep, the
>> relacement parts are a "one size fits all" I was replacing
>> floorboards. The parts needed to be tweaked a bit to fit up correctly
>> to the floor tunnel and firewall. I suspect the fenders would be less
>> of a problem, they really only touch the body in a limited way. (Hard
>> to get a flat surface too messed up!)
>>
>> Ervin Charles wrote:
>>
>>> Hey group,
>>> I need to replace the front fenders, windshield frame,
>>> floorboard....etc
>>> on my 86 CJ7. I am wondering about the quality of aftermarket parts from
>>> distributors like "4 Wheel Drive" et. al.. I recently restored my
>>> wife's 76
>>> Super Beetle Convertible and the steel (?) replacement parts I had
>>> ordered
>>> were much thinner gauge steel than the originals and most were a
>>> ****-poor
>>> fit. Is this something I am going to have to deal with on my Jeep as
>>> well?
>>> Would I be better off watching for usable steel on e-bay? Is there a
>>> better
>>> swap shop online somewhere? I would appreciate any input from you folks
>>> that have already been down this road.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Charles E.
>>> charleserv 'at' charter.net
>>>
>>>
>>
>
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