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I don't know who made those patch panel quarters, nor do I really care. They were a set that the boss said to use. I don't want to bash anyone's product or name, but they should be ashamed of how poorly their panels are made, and the Landcruiser owners shouldn't be forced to purchase parts that don't fit. The result is a bad fit, and more time spent on metalwork and paint/body to get them to look right. I just know that they suck and I hope next time we go with another company who knows how to STAMP a set of panels rather than beat them over a jig with a hammer.
I know this... in the hot rod industry, the owners and fabricators of companies that vend to the builder pay careful attention to what others are saying about their product. The look and they listen, then they improve. Take EMS for example, a builder of high-quality sheetmetal panels and replacement body parts for the classic car industry. They frequently post threads on hot rodding forums asking what new patch panels and pieces they should make. They actually want to know what you want them to make! This is something not normally seen anymore. They are catering to us, the builders, the hobbyist, the restorers, the fabricators, the hot rodders. I hope this carries over into the FJ world of aftermarket parts. These companies need to be open to produce the parts that we demand. We need more options than what they offer. They need to be more like Burger King..."have it your way".
Ahh, my rant is done. Back to sleep.
I know this... in the hot rod industry, the owners and fabricators of companies that vend to the builder pay careful attention to what others are saying about their product. The look and they listen, then they improve. Take EMS for example, a builder of high-quality sheetmetal panels and replacement body parts for the classic car industry. They frequently post threads on hot rodding forums asking what new patch panels and pieces they should make. They actually want to know what you want them to make! This is something not normally seen anymore. They are catering to us, the builders, the hobbyist, the restorers, the fabricators, the hot rodders. I hope this carries over into the FJ world of aftermarket parts. These companies need to be open to produce the parts that we demand. We need more options than what they offer. They need to be more like Burger King..."have it your way".
Ahh, my rant is done. Back to sleep.
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