Has anyone ever purchased from either of these sources

[plateaucal]

They sell body panels. Citroa is in Columbia and the other is in Florida.

http://citroa.com/product-category/nissan/
http://www.pacolonline.com/patrol.html

If so, how was the experience?

Chris

[zed]

Spoke to both several years ago. Neither had Patrol sheet metal parts in stock. At the time I learned that they both use thinner than original gauge steel.
What parts do you need?
Keith

[plateaucal]

I am looking for a replacement left side floor pan and maybe a fender or for my 69. The fenders are salvageable but, I thought it might be a tossup to get new stuff.

[RiverPatrol]

At least one member has used Paco, and there were no complaints. One thing to consider is the panels they make are for later model Patrols. You should be okay if you have a 'true' 69.

[Flaggoni]

I ordered and received a new front bumper and rear step for my "68 as 69". I believe delivery took about four months, but I was kept informed and not billed until a few days before arrival. The bumper fits well, but is lighter gauge than I'd hoped for. I plated the inside with 1/4" by 3" 4130 steel strip.(in case I hit a slow rabbit or something)
The rear step now looks and fits great, but it took about two hours of welding and reforming. It was warped and uneven in most dimensions, had cracks at each corner bend, and the poorly drilled holes were spaced about 1 1/4" too wide, requiring me to weld up the holes and drill new ones.
Alexandra at Pacol declined my request for a partial refund, but did offer to cover return freight and send me a replacement. It was more trouble for me to re ship and wait for another possibly bad part than it was to rework the one in hand.
Overall, I'm glad to have the parts, they were reasonably priced, the interactions were pleasant. *** out of *****
Mild Bill

[plateaucal]

Just in case anyone wants to know, here are prices from Citroa. Hmmmm, tempting.

Thanks For contact us

Front fenders are usd 350 each side
Front floor pans usd 290 each side

Price include shipping and handling to your door in colorado

Tránsit time: 1.5 weeks
Delivery time: 1 week after we confirm your payment
Payment: wire to Bank of América or paypal

I will be waiting for your comments


My best regards.