NOS panels versus Goodmark panels

[next69]

Matt, you are absolutely correct. That slipped my mind when typing but he did mention the NOS sheet metal was slightly thicker than that of the Goodmark panels. Thanks for the catch.

[Mark Antrim]

I just picked up goodmark full quarters and measured the thickness. The difference was only .005-.010. Thats not much difference.

[ProdigyCustoms]

NOS panels will be better by far, BUT, and a big BUT. Some NOS panels, MOST, NOS panels around now, are the last of the service replacements runs when the dies / stamps got old and worn, and are not as nice and crisp as older NOS panels. I have over the years had the luxury of installing many NOS panels, and that is why I ***** so much about repos. But I have to be the first to admit, a NOS panel made in the early 90s (last run for these) were not nearly that nice, and if I was doing a high end resto like a Yenko, Copo, Big Block Pace Car, I would actually hunt old panels.
Jim is a straight shooter, he will have a little of both if I know Jim. He may even ask different money for them, unless he doesn't have anymore old ones.
To be honest though, as much as I hate repos, for the $2k difference, unless it is a ZL1, I would not buy NOS. $2k buys a lot of labor. But if you came to me and money was no object, I would let you insist on NOS without much arguing.

[MuscleRodz]

NOS panels will be better by far, BUT, and a big BUT. Some NOS panels, MOST, NOS panels around now, are the last of the service replacements runs when the dies / stamps got old and worn, and are not as nice and crisp as older NOS panels. I have over the years had the luxury of installing many NOS panels, and that is why I ***** so much about repos. To be honest though, as much as I hate repos, for the $2k difference, unless it is a ZL1, I would not buy NOS. $2k buys a lot of labor. But if you came to me and money was no object, I would let you insist on NOS without much arguing.

I have to agree with Frank on this. I got an NOS left quarter for my 68 couple years ago and I am sure it was a late stamping. It fit good most everywhere except the tail panel. Had to do minor surgery to get it to fit right. You are going to have some work with NOS or aftermarket. The question is how much. If you are close to a supplier where you can pick and choose panels, that will help some. I was able to that with my tail panel and a couple other pieces that are repro on my car.

Mike

[Mark Antrim]

I just finished installing both quarters and a tail panel on a 69 camaro. All parts were goodmark and the fit wasn't bad at all. You are going to have to adjust the panels a little nos or aftermarket.