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Expert: William Forster - 1/31/2007


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I have a 1991 Chevy V1500 Suburban. It has a drop down gate, and I need to replace the rear sill on the body that supports the gate. Is this support bolt in?

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The entire rear body section is welded together on your suburban. Is your rear body panel rusted out, or have you suffered collision damage? Used welded panels are a real bear to put in, much more so if there has been collision damage. You will have a difficult time lining up the gate if the rear body is pushed in, and not pulled back out before attempting to install a new or used panel. If you aren't sure if you can tackle this, see a professional. This is a structural repair, and not really the realm of the home handy man. It's a serious repair, and only proper welding and fitting will produca a lasting, desirable result. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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