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Best place for panels.

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Hi got a Westy and need to replace the rear arches which company are best for panels thanks.

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the only ones what fit properly and i would fit to my van anre genuine panels below that jk seem better quality than schofields

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agree^^^^ its more thae manufacturer than supplier, that said some suppliers use certain manufacturers more than others, jk is fine for many panals and likewise schoeys, some britpart stuff is also iffy , minefield in a way.as a said original best,very good cuts next then pattern :cry:
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I would try to get a cut section from a good van.. I used schofield and heritage and they were wanting in so many respects...

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wanting???? more like seeeking their own identity as they bore little resemblance to the label
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I try jk then cheers.

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out of interest which panals are you looking for
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Rear arch both sides. Front arch with fuel cap

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Are you just doing the rear arches alone?
front arch will be the most dissapointing thing you probably ever bought :shock: the fit is dismal and the quality worse, this is from any of the suppliers, you can get away with the rear portion but if your arch itself is good then i would make a join,
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Also need to weld new foot steps in. And yes going to do full arch as seem as bad rust so will cut just above it.

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