Year compatibility for doors....
 

I'm sure I'm not the first to ask this, but I can't seem to find it on a site search.

What are the differences between the doors for the various years? I know the 1972 model has the additional screw and dimple below the wing windows, but is that the only difference? Are all the panels compatible?

Re: Year compatibility for doors....
 

'72 door handle hardware and window regulator are different for the thicker '72 door panels. I believe '67 exterior door handles are slightly different in how they mount to the doors then the other years. The '67-'71 door panels are basically all the same.

Re: Year compatibility for doors....
 

So if I'm using the hardware from my 72 doors, and the shells from say a 69 everything would match up and the Super Cheyenne panels would fit?

Re: Year compatibility for doors....
 

The way the '72 panels attach to the doors is different then the earlier models. I don't remember the exact difference though, I haven't had my '72 in quite a while. Someone who knows for sure will chime in I'm sure.

Re: Year compatibility for doors....
 

Do you know if it is something that can be drilled out to fit?

If anyone can answer this... you'll get 25 points!

Re: Year compatibility for doors....
 

You can drill the eight holes for the 72 door panels clips. One problem you might run into is that on a non 72 door the are 4 threaded nuts along the bottom that are used to attache 67-71 door panels. I am not sure if these are in the same location/very close to the area that you need to drill the holes for the 72 door panels.

Re: Year compatibility for doors....
 

Hi Clayton,

Yes, I'm pretty sure you could drill the earlier year doors to accept the 72 panels.

The 67-71 panels attach with screws. While the 72 panels attach with plastic fasteners that simply push into round holes drilled in the door.