68 Chevy Door Panel Question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Todd68Chevy** · 05-24-2011, 09:56 PM

I went tonight to look at a 1968 Chevy C10 parts truck for sale. I was trying to save it from the crusher. I looked the truck over pretty good and found it is pretty much junk. Hardly any options, a lot of rust and Very few items wurth the time to take off.

I noticed the right door panel looked like it is in pretty good shape and decided it would be worth saving but then I noticed it does not have any holes for the arm rest? I tried to take a couple pictures but the door would not open so I was trying to lean in the window.

Ok here is my question: Did they made an armrest delete door panel or what is up with this???

Sammy · 05-24-2011, 10:54 PM

Yes, no arm rests on 67/68 trucks is a low option truck. Might even see only one visor too..

**too much stuff** · 05-24-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

Yes, no arm rests on 67/68 trucks is a low option truck. Might even see only one visor too..

I believe this is correct...

Beat68CST · 05-24-2011, 10:55 PM

That grill and hood look good...

I vote no crusher, atleast give her the chance to be parted.

**Todd68Chevy** · 05-25-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

Yes, no arm rests on 67/68 trucks is a low option truck. Might even see only one visor too..

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I believe this is correct...

Thanks guys. I did not notice the sun visor. I have never seen or heard of that before. The other door panel is MIA. He says it is around but we could not find it last night. I told him I would like to buy them and he is supposed to look for the other one.

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Originally Posted by Beat68CST

That grill and hood look good...

I vote no crusher, atleast give her the chance to be parted.

I hate to see any go to the crusher but this truck is rough. The grille is decent in the truck but I would guess by the time it is removed from the truck it will not be that good. The front lip of the hood is decent but the back brace where the hinges should attach is rusted and look like the hinges have been removed with a pry bar instead of a wrench. I have not ruled out buying it but I came home with an empty trailer last night. If anybody close is interested in it I can get information.

Sammy · 05-25-2011, 03:20 PM

Door panels without arm rests wouldn't normally be something someone would be looking for. Mostly the higher option trucks are being restored to what was on the SPID. I understood that the doors them selves are equipped with the nutplates for the arm rests and all is required is to drill the panels for the arm rests to attach. But that was what someone had posted so I dunno for sure. I'm sure there are other things you can salvage that someone may need. Possibly the hood letters, drums, emergency brake stuff. And so forth. Then scrap the rest of her that isn't worth keeping. In this case it doesn't bother me as much as some stuff I've seen being parted that us in the rust belt areas are still driving around. Five years from now you might wish to have had your hands on what you scrapped out in 2011.

bruceman1968 · 05-25-2011, 04:53 PM

Todd, grab that tailgate. They sell for alot, 300 to 800 from what I've seen on here. And no I don't need one.

c1069 · 05-25-2011, 05:25 PM

My truck have no inside rear view mirror too.

**Todd68Chevy** · 05-25-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

Door panels without arm rests wouldn't normally be something someone would be looking for. Mostly the higher option trucks are being restored to what was on the SPID. I understood that the doors them selves are equipped with the nutplates for the arm rests and all is required is to drill the panels for the arm rests to attach. But that was what someone had posted so I dunno for sure. I'm sure there are other things you can salvage that someone may need. Possibly the hood letters, drums, emergency brake stuff. And so forth. Then scrap the rest of her that isn't worth keeping. In this case it doesn't bother me as much as some stuff I've seen being parted that us in the rust belt areas are still driving around. Five years from now you might wish to have had your hands on what you scrapped out in 2011.

I just thought it was unusual and wanted to learn more about it. I did not figure they were wurth big bucks. The drivers door panel is missing and it does have the nuts to install an armrest to so I would agree that the holes would just need to be drilled. I have 6 trucks sitting at my house right now that I am parting out and yes it is amazing how much you can get out of nothing but it also has to be worth what you are paying for it. Selling a bunch of small dollar items and have big money rapped up in it is not a winning combination. That is why I hate seeing the scrap prices as high as they have been. There has been a lot of good parts crushed.

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Todd, grab that tailgate. They sell for alot, 300 to 800 from what I've seen on here. And no I don't need one.

I looked at the tailgate but the bottom of the inside is rusted out bad. Thanks for the advise. I would like to get an extra tailgate for mine but this one is rough.

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Originally Posted by c1069

My truck have no inside rear view mirror too.

I noticed this one had the rearview mirror mounted on the windshield which would not be correct so this one might not have had a mirror either.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-25-2011, 08:11 PM

Here is an odball. My 70 2wd Blazer came from the factory without roll-up windows...

Here is one of the door panels.. WES

Sammy · 05-26-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Here is an odball. My 70 2wd Blazer came from the factory without roll-up windows...

Here is one of the door panels.. WES

Really? Did it even have windows in the doors or like Todd said snap in plexaglass?

67chevy1series · 05-26-2011, 11:44 PM

C/10 67 68s have no amr rest unless ordered that way customs and CST's have amr rest's unless ordered with out 67 is the only year out of 67 72 to not have a passenger sun visor standard on all models only customs or CST's could have them unless you ordered a C/10 that way

**Todd68Chevy** · 05-26-2011, 08:31 PM

Very neat. Was it like a Jeep that the windows snapped in?

yuccales · 06-04-2011, 10:02 PM

My 69 does not have arm rests. With no PS and a 4spd, I don't really need them!

**Todd68Chevy** · 06-04-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

My 69 does not have arm rests. With no PS and a 4spd, I don't really need them!

That is interesting and you are right I only use mine to pull the door shut when the window is up.

05-24-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	68 Chevy Door Panel Question? I went tonight to look at a 1968 Chevy C10 parts truck for sale. I was trying to save it from the crusher. I looked the truck over pretty good and found it is pretty much junk. Hardly any options, a lot of rust and Very few items wurth the time to take off. I noticed the right door panel looked like it is in pretty good shape and decided it would be worth saving but then I noticed it does not have any holes for the arm rest? I tried to take a couple pictures but the door would not open so I was trying to lean in the window. Ok here is my question: Did they made an armrest delete door panel or what is up with this??? Attached Images __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

05-24-2011, 10:54 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 68 Chevy Door Panel Question? Yes, no arm rests on 67/68 trucks is a low option truck. Might even see only one visor too.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-24-2011, 10:55 PM	#4
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: 68 Chevy Door Panel Question? That grill and hood look good... I vote no crusher, atleast give her the chance to be parted.

05-25-2011, 03:20 PM	#6
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 68 Chevy Door Panel Question? Door panels without arm rests wouldn't normally be something someone would be looking for. Mostly the higher option trucks are being restored to what was on the SPID. I understood that the doors them selves are equipped with the nutplates for the arm rests and all is required is to drill the panels for the arm rests to attach. But that was what someone had posted so I dunno for sure. I'm sure there are other things you can salvage that someone may need. Possibly the hood letters, drums, emergency brake stuff. And so forth. Then scrap the rest of her that isn't worth keeping. In this case it doesn't bother me as much as some stuff I've seen being parted that us in the rust belt areas are still driving around. Five years from now you might wish to have had your hands on what you scrapped out in 2011. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-25-2011, 04:53 PM	#7
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: 68 Chevy Door Panel Question? Todd, grab that tailgate. They sell for alot, 300 to 800 from what I've seen on here. And no I don't need one. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 05-25-2011 at 05:14 PM.

05-25-2011, 05:25 PM	#8
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: 68 Chevy Door Panel Question? My truck have no inside rear view mirror too. __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

05-25-2011, 08:11 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: 68 Chevy Door Panel Question? Here is an odball. My 70 2wd Blazer came from the factory without roll-up windows... Here is one of the door panels.. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-26-2011, 11:44 PM	#12
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 Chevy Door Panel Question? C/10 67 68s have no amr rest unless ordered that way customs and CST's have amr rest's unless ordered with out 67 is the only year out of 67 72 to not have a passenger sun visor standard on all models only customs or CST's could have them unless you ordered a C/10 that way

05-26-2011, 08:31 PM	#13
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: 68 Chevy Door Panel Question? Very neat. Was it like a Jeep that the windows snapped in? __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

06-04-2011, 10:02 PM	#14
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,771	Re: 68 Chevy Door Panel Question? My 69 does not have arm rests. With no PS and a 4spd, I don't really need them!

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