Anyone switch over to the metal door panels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

weever82 · 11-17-2012, 09:04 PM

I currently have the deluxe 69 reproduction door panels with the scroll on them in black.

I think they are a little "much" and been looking into getting the metal door panels.

Maybe keep them black or paint them to match the truck but curious how you guys are liking for metal panels or should I just keep the deluxe ones... decisions decisions..

Weev-

69GWC · 11-17-2012, 09:08 PM

Both mine have metal panels and I like them, my trucks are just plain jane models so the metal panels look good on it.
Iam going to get chrome plated ones though got my chrome ash tray next is the glove box door then the panels.
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Andy4639 · 11-17-2012, 09:11 PM

I took my metal ones out and made my own. I like them a lot better.

68gmsee · 11-17-2012, 09:29 PM

[QUOTE=Andy4639;5708073]I took my metal ones out and made my own. I like them a lot better.

Looks good. What did you use to make them?

Andy4639 · 11-17-2012, 09:35 PM

Went to a local upholstery shop and bought the cardboard stuff they use to make them with. Just used the leather material to cover them. I cut the board pattern then drilled holes to secure it with. put screw in it to mark then took it off and used the plastic Christmas tree's to hold it in place.

weever82 · 11-17-2012, 10:12 PM

Those look nice, I like that they fill the whole door.

I just think the repo door panels look kind of cheap and like the original styling of the plain steel panels.

Any pics of steel panels in your trucks guys?

Thanks again.

Weev-
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haysonj · 11-17-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by weever82

Those look nice, I like that they fill the whole door.

I just think the repo door panels look kind of cheap and like the original styling of the plain steel panels.

Any pics of steel panels in your trucks guys?

Thanks again.

Weev-
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I took my steel panels and had them covered with leather to match the seats

Andy4639 · 11-18-2012, 12:15 AM

haysonj,
those look nice and that's what mine was before but I wanted something to cover up the old speaker holes in the door bottom.
Look close at the driver's door. Mine was cloth though with the cheap carpet cover over the bottom.

Square_78 · 11-18-2012, 08:23 AM

I have the cheap metal panels from LMC. I think they look really good.

11-17-2012, 09:04 PM	#1
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Anyone switch over to the metal door panels? I currently have the deluxe 69 reproduction door panels with the scroll on them in black. I think they are a little "much" and been looking into getting the metal door panels. Maybe keep them black or paint them to match the truck but curious how you guys are liking for metal panels or should I just keep the deluxe ones... decisions decisions.. Weev- __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

11-17-2012, 09:08 PM	#2
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Anyone switch over to the metal door panels? Both mine have metal panels and I like them, my trucks are just plain jane models so the metal panels look good on it. Iam going to get chrome plated ones though got my chrome ash tray next is the glove box door then the panels. Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2012, 09:11 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone switch over to the metal door panels? I took my metal ones out and made my own. I like them a lot better. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-17-2012, 09:29 PM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Anyone switch over to the metal door panels? [QUOTE=Andy4639;5708073]I took my metal ones out and made my own. I like them a lot better. Looks good. What did you use to make them? __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

11-17-2012, 09:35 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone switch over to the metal door panels? Went to a local upholstery shop and bought the cardboard stuff they use to make them with. Just used the leather material to cover them. I cut the board pattern then drilled holes to secure it with. put screw in it to mark then took it off and used the plastic Christmas tree's to hold it in place. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-17-2012, 10:12 PM	#6
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: Anyone switch over to the metal door panels? Those look nice, I like that they fill the whole door. I just think the repo door panels look kind of cheap and like the original styling of the plain steel panels. Any pics of steel panels in your trucks guys? Thanks again. Weev- Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

11-18-2012, 12:15 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone switch over to the metal door panels? haysonj, those look nice and that's what mine was before but I wanted something to cover up the old speaker holes in the door bottom. Look close at the driver's door. Mine was cloth though with the cheap carpet cover over the bottom. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-18-2012, 08:23 AM	#9
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Anyone switch over to the metal door panels? I have the cheap metal panels from LMC. I think they look really good. Attached Images __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497



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