body panels

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 29, 08 12:06 pm

Hi guys ,I don't know whether this is the right forum for this , but I need some body panels for my '74 Satellite (front floor pans, fender patch panels, & trunk floor) which are available in the states, but is it better (ie cheaper) to ship them myself or order them through a shop over here , and if so ,which shop ? Hope you can help
Doug

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 29, 08 12:11 pm

You could try www.six-packspeedshop.be or www.usaimports.co.uk both of which may be able to get the panels in for you. They are a good alternative to doing it all yourself. Don't be put off by that though, it isnt that much of a hassle.

R.RUNNER · Post by **R.RUNNER** » Tue Jan 29, 08 7:21 pm

Clivey wrote: Don't be put off by that though, it isnt that much of a hassle.

There speaks a real old

"PRO"

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 29, 08 8:34 pm

moonman, i'm in the process of getting panels for my charger, i've had a quote from the states and the shipping was only $300 to manchester airport. the down side is the import tax & vat, the total cost of panels & shippin $1200 (£600ish), but with tax & vat will be about £800.
i'm waiting for a price from the six-pack speed shop, but he did say that big panels (rear quarter) are expensive to ship to here.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Jan 31, 08 12:59 pm

thanks guys I'll look into all options , one of the panels .( trunk floor )I can only find at one place www.autobodyspecialt.com , though on a plus note ,from May or June this year they are producing quarter panels for '74 b-bodies so I'll wait 'til then.
Cheers Doug

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Thu Jan 31, 08 4:07 pm

Gene66 wrote:moonman, i'm in the process of getting panels for my charger, i've had a quote from the states and the shipping was only $300 to manchester airport. the down side is the import tax & vat, the total cost of panels & shippin $1200 (£600ish), but with tax & vat will be about £800.
i'm waiting for a price from the six-pack speed shop, but he did say that big panels (rear quarter) are expensive to ship to here.

Let us know how much the rear quarters are to ship. How many panels were you getting shipped for $300? I've got to get tail light panel, rear quarters, inner arches, floors front and rear, and the panel behind the rear screen.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Jan 31, 08 7:09 pm

Mark, i've just ordered the following from order Auto body specialties, this is the quote below. i spoke to a woman called Patty, very helpful and knows her cars.

MP-150L REAR QUARTER SKIN LH $199.00
MP-150R REAR QUARTER SKIN RH 199.00
MP-131 REAR VALANCE PANEL 229.00
MP-194L REAR VALANCE END LH 62.00
MP-194R REAR VALANCE END RH 62.00
MP-117L TRUNK FLOOR EXTENSION LH 74.00
MP-117R TRUNK FLOOR EXTENSION RH 74.00
FREIGHT BOX 25.00
PARTS TOTAL US FUNDS $924.00

Your quote (Bax Global) $298.46US collect upon receipt, box is 125lbs
90"x15"x34" arrival 4-6weeks from the date it leaves our warehouse in
Connecticut. collected from manchester airport.

hope this helps.

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Thu Jan 31, 08 7:29 pm

Thanks Gene66, that doesn't work out bad. Rear quarters are cheaper than I thought. With the weight I would say it was quite reasonable.

Should've done your order x2. Looks like you need just about everything I need.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Jan 31, 08 8:08 pm

Mark, glad it helped, all my parts were in stock, my stuff is leavin tomorrow, so just the wait now.

atb, gene.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Feb 15, 08 6:10 pm

been to collect my body panels today, they arrived lasted thursday, only a week from ordering them, didnt clear customs till monday.
they were packed very well and have no damage, the total cost all in was £872. just need to fit em now.

RayC · Post by **RayC** » Fri Feb 15, 08 7:24 pm