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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-14-2015, 05:08 PM

71 Chevy Deluxe

Appreciate the help I received earlier. That common "fork" tool for handle/crank removal makes it a breeze.

Can't say I'm disappointed with the condition of the panels nor the trim they insert into. Nope, not one bit. Of course the paper "chrome" is flaking off, which surrounds the wood grain..........So that brings me to my first question, what are some good ideas for how to deal with this?

There's just one 1" tear on the bottom edge of the LH panel. I figure any black sealant will do. Suggestions appreciated.

The second image of the LH door shows a foam rubber seal for behind the door panel. It's not on the RH door and go figure, the LH panel isn't quite as flat as the RH panel. What's the deal with the seal on the LH door, but not the RH door? The LH panel may have been removed once before, because it's missing two washers for the screws for the bottom of the panel. Missing hardware appears to be a common theme on the interior of this truck.

Thank you.

11-14-2015, 05:08 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Door panels removed, observations and as usual, question or two 71 Chevy Deluxe Appreciate the help I received earlier. That common "fork" tool for handle/crank removal makes it a breeze. Can't say I'm disappointed with the condition of the panels nor the trim they insert into. Nope, not one bit. Of course the paper "chrome" is flaking off, which surrounds the wood grain..........So that brings me to my first question, what are some good ideas for how to deal with this? There's just one 1" tear on the bottom edge of the LH panel. I figure any black sealant will do. Suggestions appreciated. The second image of the LH door shows a foam rubber seal for behind the door panel. It's not on the RH door and go figure, the LH panel isn't quite as flat as the RH panel. What's the deal with the seal on the LH door, but not the RH door? The LH panel may have been removed once before, because it's missing two washers for the screws for the bottom of the panel. Missing hardware appears to be a common theme on the interior of this truck. Thank you. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 11-15-2015 at 12:30 AM.