delco1946 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Hi all, a tree fell on my truck this morning. I see nos panels on eBay, but is there an another source for good quality panels that y’all can recommend? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Jim/ArdWrknTrk put me onto Tabco several years ago and I ordered them. My paint/body man said they are the best he's used. They make them right here in the US and are easy to talk to, very helpful. I highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Sorry to see about your truck and the tree. Bummer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Sorry to see about your truck and the tree. Bummer! Dang! You guys are getting hammered up there! I’m assuming ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco1946 Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Dang! You guys are getting hammered up there! I’m assuming ice. Thanks for the tip. Yea, ice on everything. We don’t have power either, so just Realized I’ll have to cut the dang thing up by hand too. This tree ( neighbors tree) and I have had it out for each other for years. Bird poop, acorns etc dropping on all my cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Thanks for the tip. Yea, ice on everything. We don’t have power either, so just Realized I’ll have to cut the dang thing up by hand too. This tree ( neighbors tree) and I have had it out for each other for years. Bird poop, acorns etc dropping on all my cars. I purchased my panels from NPD and was pleased with them. I'm certain they were Taiwan made though. If I were doing it again, I'd probably go with the outfit mentioned above as they are reportedly made in the US. In regards to your neighbors tree, that is a battle that I fought a few years ago and one that I had to pay the deductible using my own insurance on. One would think that the neighbor's insurance would pay for it but that is not the way that works. Was not happy in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I purchased my panels from NPD and was pleased with them. I'm certain they were Taiwan made though. If I were doing it again, I'd probably go with the outfit mentioned above as they are reportedly made in the US. In regards to your neighbors tree, that is a battle that I fought a few years ago and one that I had to pay the deductible using my own insurance on. One would think that the neighbor's insurance would pay for it but that is not the way that works. Was not happy in that. I also used Tabco and was vary pleased on the panels and the service. They called me to say some of my panels over lapped by a lot and did not need some. You did not say what panels you need? If you are looking for full panels, hood, fender, door, then I don't think Tabco has them so it would be LMC or maybe NPD id there others? Sometimes you have to go with what you can get. I purchased my panels from NPD and was pleased with them. I'm certain they were Taiwan made though. If I were doing it again, I'd probably go with the outfit mentioned above as they are reportedly made in the US. In regards to your neighbors tree, that is a battle that I fought a few years ago and one that I had to pay the deductible using my own insurance on. One would think that the neighbor's insurance would pay for it but that is not the way that works. Was not happy in that. Yep an "act of god" they call it. I had a tree fall on a fence next door and just miss his garage. Insurance would not cover any of it, fence or to have the tree removed. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco1946 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 I also used Tabco and was vary pleased on the panels and the service. They called me to say some of my panels over lapped by a lot and did not need some. You did not say what panels you need? If you are looking for full panels, hood, fender, door, then I don't think Tabco has them so it would be LMC or maybe NPD id there others? Sometimes you have to go with what you can get. I purchased my panels from NPD and was pleased with them. I'm certain they were Taiwan made though. If I were doing it again, I'd probably go with the outfit mentioned above as they are reportedly made in the US. In regards to your neighbors tree, that is a battle that I fought a few years ago and one that I had to pay the deductible using my own insurance on. One would think that the neighbor's insurance would pay for it but that is not the way that works. Was not happy in that. Yep an "act of god" they call it. I had a tree fall on a fence next door and just miss his garage. Insurance would not cover any of it, fence or to have the tree removed. Dave ---- I’d need full panels I think. The hood is trash, both fenders, cowl and the cab roof is badly damaged. This has been a very bad day :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco1946 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 I’d need full panels I think. The hood is trash, both fenders, cowl and the cab roof is badly damaged. This has been a very bad day :( Is it possible to buy entire cabs from somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Is it possible to buy entire cabs from somewhere? Sorry for your loss, Christopher. Once the window opening has been distorted its tough to fix right and never worth the cost of repair (from the side of a body shop or insurance company) Cab swap looks a lot better in that light. "Cabs" new???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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