Finding classic Chevy truck restoration parts online is easy. Finding the right ones, from a store that will still answer the phone when a panel does not fit, is the hard part. No single store stocks everything, so most restorations end up using two or three of them. Here are the five we would send a friend to, and what each one does best.
1. LS Fabrication
That is us, so take this one with a grain of salt. We make our own sheet metal, billet aluminum and tailgate hardware for 1947-98 Chevy and GMC trucks, and we stock a few outside brands we would run on our own trucks. First, browse the parts by year pages pages, because every part there is listed by the cab it fits. Then read the install guide linked from the product page before you order, so you know what the job involves.
2. Classic Parts of America
Classic Parts of America carries a wide catalogue of classic Chevy truck restoration parts for 1934-2002 trucks, from engine and brake parts to weatherstrip and interior. It is the store to try first for a stock replacement part, and the printed catalogues are still a useful reference for what a factory truck had.
More stores for classic Chevy truck restoration parts
The two above are where we would start. These three fill the gaps, and between them they cover most of what a restoration needs.
3. Brothers Trucks
Brothers Trucks specializes in 1947-98 Chevy and GMC trucks, with a strong 1967-72 and 1973-87 range. Also, the Brothers catalogue covers a lot of chassis, suspension and driveline parts, which makes it a good place to source the mechanical side of a build.
4. Classic Industries
Classic Industries is a one-stop shop with a deep truck catalogue and a large stock of reproduction trim, emblems and interior parts. Because they carry so many years, check the fitment notes closely, since a part listed for a range may still differ by year.
5. Eckler’s
Eckler’s focuses on reproduction parts made to the original specification, so it suits a factory-correct restoration. Their prices are reasonable, and the site runs regular deals, so it is worth checking before a large order.
How to shop for classic Chevy truck restoration parts
Buy by the cab, not the title. A 1955 can be an Advance Design or a Task Force truck, and a 1988 can be a square body or an OBS. Therefore, identify the truck first, and our Chevy truck VIN decoder does that from the serial plate. Next, decide whether you are building a stock restoration or a custom truck, because the two need different parts. Finally, order the metal before the interior, since the body work decides everything that comes after it. Our square body Chevy guide and Chevy 3100 guide walk through that order for two of the most popular generations.
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