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Old 01-03-2006, 08:47 PM
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Does anyone know the least expensive place to order in good quality/fit sheet metal body panels for 55/56 chev ,that can ship to Canada?
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I always got my parts from these guys. Great selection, great service, and good prices. Also they are much more than a parts place, they are a club with lots of club related info and contacts. Great tech help, rod runs, correspondence, the works.
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I have a 57 Chevy Belair that I have had since 1981. I belong to and recommend Classic Chevy International. Webpage is www.ClassicChevy.com. telephone number is 1-800-456-1957....You need it...they have it. Tons of quality repro parts including sheetmetal. They have an awesome parts catalogue with pictures to guide you for parts you need.

Knock yourself out and Lots of luck on your project!
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well I can't promise cheap necessarily but Classic Chevy International has everything you need and it's all top quality. Danchuk is also a good source for parts. When it comes to replacement panels you don't want to buy the cheap ones, they may look ok but will not fit right and are generally made in taiwan or china. I have made that mistake before! Do it once and do it right! best of luck!
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Does anyone know the least expensive place to order in good quality/fit sheet metal body panels for 55/56 chev ,that can ship to Canada?
Is that a Canadian Pontiac in your journal?
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Yes this is a Canadian Pontiac! Same chassis as U.S. tri fives!
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Yes this is a Canadian Pontiac! Same chassis as U.S. tri fives!
Yeah...know all about Canadian Ponchos....have a 62..with the "X" frame.

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Have you tried ClassicBowtie.com . They are in Langley BC Thats where I buy all my stuff.
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Yes, I bought my inner rocker panels from them, I thought $110 ca. a piece for them was a little hi though. Maybe i'm just cheap though, I dunno, just thought I'd look around though!
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