Aftermarket Door Panels
 

Anybody used the aftermarket door panels? Im looking to get some new ones, and I would prefer GM pieces, but it seems 73-76 panels are hard to come by, especially in black. I might just use the paint for the time being, and still try to pick up some GM pieces when they pop up. How are the aftermarket pieces? Thanks

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I have the Silverado ones with the wood look. The aftermarket ones I saw said they could not reuse the stock trim pieces. That why I haven't bought any yet.

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Yeah, I have the woodgrain too, but would be willing to get rid of it if I had to.

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You can always dye them black or look on ebay for good used ones.

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If you choose to dye or paint, there's a nice write up in the FAQ.

Oh, wait. Here it is.

Vinyl Dye

It is do-able. And looks good.

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Yeah, I have that saved in case I go that route. Has nobody used the aftermarket panels? I really want to know what you think of them. Thanks

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I put some 77-80 aftermarket door panels on a friends truck they fit ok some of the holes mount up

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some of the holes line up? are they that bad?

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My buddy has some of the aftermarket door panels on his 76 i didnt really like them when they where new,but they have been on for about a year and a half and now there warped up buy the window. So I think Im going to try and find some nice used ones on ebay.

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dooce, he used the later ones on an early truck. That's possible, but all the holes aren't there so you have to drill them or live without.

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the trucks a 79

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Doh!

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But are they the correct 77-87(91) doors? I've seen so many of the trucks put together with such a mishmash of parts from different years. FWIW, I bought a set of those Palco door panels for my 79LB from Cheyenne Pickup Parts and they fit pretty decent--not as good as OEM, but still quite serviceable.

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I forgot to finish what I was typing, every one was talking about the 73-76 door panels, and for 77-80 panels you will need to add holes like mentioned also the door handles are different from 73-76, 77-80, and 81-86, 87-91 rv