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Old 05-14-2017, 01:49 PM   #23
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Re: Where to find 1972 door panel screws?

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Originally Posted by Smitty View Post
The Belleville washer shown isn't deep enough to accommodate the bevel on the screw head. The ones that I have acquired are exactly the same as the mangled one that Randy shows. I got them from ToPeCo Products, 2525 Southport Way, Suite H. National City, Ca 91950 800-266-9314.
Managers email is wade@topecoproducts.com. As I stated before I took a sample from my door panel and he supplied the right one. There are several different sizes. Got the part number at the time but misplaced it. This establishment is about 10 minutes from my house and I will go tomorrow and get the manufacture information and part number and post it. I looked everywhere before I remembered getting other fasteners from them in the past. If as a said you would like me to pick some up for you let me know. I would be more than happy to do so. And put them in the mail tomorrow. You would no doubt have them by Wed. or Thurs. I think that this is strictly an automotive product. The manager may not recognize it by description because of the number of fasteners they stock. Will take one of mine to show him. Using the washers so as not to damage the upholstery on my new door panels.
Nice gesture Smitty, I would appreciate that. Thank you.


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Originally Posted by randy500 View Post
That picture looks similar to the original part, but something doesn't look right.

I also believe the correct part might be the same as the washer under the screw on 69-71 door panels with the vinyl covers. Those washers are under the screw which is 1/4 machine screw with an oval Philips head.
I agree, they're likely the same washers as for 69-71 panels. The washers off my 71 fit nicely on the 72. The washers per the Fastenal link above are incorrect.
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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

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