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Originally Posted by C. Hayden
I am looking at buying a 69 Camaro with GM NOS replacement panels. The owner said they were installed in 1993. My question is - what was the quality like for these panels in 93? Are they exactly like the originals or were they thinner gauge, or bad stampings. Thanks.  |
The quality for NOS was quite good. Your statement is that the owner installed them in 93, but it doesn't really say that they were stamped in 93. There is a sticker on the inside and there is a die stamp. Perhaps some one will post a photo of 69 NOS quarter panel and the die stamp location. NOS sheetmetal is 18 gauge. Goodmark and dynacorn, etc are 24 gauge. AMD is 18 gauge, and fits quiet well. Can you have a bad stamping? Yes, it is possible. I bought a NOS 69 Cowl hood in 1985 from a Chevy Dealership. All the sheet metal comes from a warehouse and is shipped to the dealership. Anyway, the first cowl hood was bent in the back, so they ordered me another one.
I have a 67 RS Camaro, but almost all the sheetmetal is NOS. Cost for NOS full quarters on 69 Camaro has skyrocketed. I seen some at one store for $4795 a pair.
Jeff