Aloha everyone,

The truck in my sig was involved in a mishap at work about 2 weeks ago. A fellow tractor driver took a turn too sharp and pushed my rig back, about 6 feet, over a curb and into a fence. Took it in for an estimate and haven't heard from the body shop yet. Was informed the shop owner was having a very hard time finding parts through his many sources. Is it THAT bad? He found an aftermarket grille with no DODGE emblem and supposedly is searching nationwide but can't find a left front fender. Last option is to get a used one from his wrecking yard sources in the states. It's a real pain to have to crawl in from the passenger's side because the driver's door is stuck closed. Anyone know of sources? Thanks for any input.

 

Matt, you might be better off trying a post in the wanted to buy in the classifieds. There's a few trucks being parted out there. But, is it that bad? Yeah, I'd say it probably is. What's the time period a manufacturer has to supply parts for a vehicle, 10 years is it? Some of ours are double that. Stands to reason that these trucks are going to go the way of muscle cars eventually. Mint ones will be worth huge $$$ to those who want to buy one. Seems kinda funny to think of a 1st gen at Barrett Jackson.

 

I touched it up, no big deal.

There should be some good 1st gen guys on here that know all... PM wannadiesel, she might be able to help you out.

Sorry about your truck.

 

Here's a start Bruddah..........

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

David

 

Rockauto sent me a discount code, anyone can use it, it is good for 5% off your purchase. Just enter 37874033119207 in the "how did you hear about us" box, good untill October 17.

 

More discount/coupon codes...

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/rockauto.com

 

hey man, i got all new fenders and doors on my truck. got them through keystone. but no matter where you get them...keystone, rock auto what have you...all the aftermarket ones come from taiwain. if you do go aftermarket like i did be sure to inspect them, the doors i got were really wavy at the bottom. i shoulda sent them back and demanded better ones but i figured id put my body work skills to the test haha. if you want oem fenders p.m. tdimark. he has like the last oem fenders available. honestly tho there is nothing wrong with getting body panels from wrecking yards. just dont skip out on surface prep when it comes to body work. best of luck

 

I believe the grill with the DODGE lettering on it is still avaiable from Dodge. If it is I would insist on getting it.

 

Yes the grille SHELL is available at $300+ a pop.
No screens.
No Parklamps.
No Bezals.
Not sure that they even have the letters affixed, but they are made FOR them.

Mark.

 

A big thanks to all for that info you took the time to post. My spirits are somewhat uplifted from your replies. For the record, my coworker hit ANOTHER truck today. This time, the tailgate and bumper of a 2009 Nissan. I think it's time for him to retire from driving. I will pass all the info on to my body man and hope for the best. Much aloha to all my fellow diesel gear heads.