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TxnGreg September 10th, 2023 12:50 AM

Taillight sheet metal
 
My 60 carryall has some rust issues around both taillights and previous owner tried to bondo the problem. I have removed most of the bondo and the base metal is mostly trashed. I am not sure if I can repair it and I am thinking replacing is the route I'll take but given the complex shape I'm a little lost as to how I'd fabricate the part from a flat sheet.
Does anyone know a company that sells patch panels for this area?
Or should I try searching for a parts vehicle?
This is my first restoration and I welcome any assistance and advice.

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Ed Snyder September 10th, 2023 01:05 AM

Re: Taillight sheet metal
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by TxnGreg (Post 77493)
My 60 carryall has some rust issues around both taillights and previous owner tried to bondo the problem. I have removed most of the bondo and the base metal is mostly trashed. I am not sure if I can repair it and I am thinking replacing is the route I'll take but given the complex shape I'm a little lost as to how I'd fabricate the part from a flat sheet.
Does anyone know a company that sells patch panels for this area?
Or should I try searching for a parts vehicle?
This is my first restoration and I welcome any assistance and advice.

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If I were you I'd start searching wrecking yards for '60s Suburbans. If you Google "Texas classic car wrecking yards" you'll find listings like https://www.autoevolution.com/news/h...ed-173523.html

Funky61 September 10th, 2023 02:46 AM

Re: Taillight sheet metal
 
Also check with member RustBucket in the WTB for sale section.

https://6066gmcclub.com/showthread.php?t=47388

AZKen September 10th, 2023 11:58 AM

Re: Taillight sheet metal
 
If you post some really good pics of the issues, I think I can help. If you wish you can email me with pics.

AZKen September 15th, 2023 07:19 AM

Re: Taillight sheet metal
 
Well that's funny, no response? A newbe thing again? Probably not getting notified. I don't get notified sometimes either.


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