How can I use 71 door panels on my 72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tclaremont · 09-19-2007, 08:32 AM

Is there some sort of fastener that will allow me to use 71 door panels on my 72 doors? The holes in the door are about three times bigger than the holes in the door panel.

I bought the entire interior because it had already been recoverd, etc. So, if I can make use of these panels it will really help alot.

aventur1 · 09-19-2007, 08:43 AM

I like the looks of the 72 and am thinking of putting 72 on my 71, good question maybe I can sneek in and get a answer also.

prg machine · 09-19-2007, 08:53 AM

I made a bunch of inserts with the proper threads to tack in their place. I think the factory used a push nut made of plastic maybe. If you know someone with a lathe it's a piece o' cake to make them.

jorgensensc · 09-19-2007, 09:02 AM

THere are plastic inserts that go in the holes on the '72. They look square with the hole in the middle IIRC.
Shawn

RShaips · 09-19-2007, 09:48 AM

The window regulators have a longer shaft on the 72's, if you put 71 door panels on, your handle will stick out about a 1/2" more unless you change out your regulators.

09-19-2007, 08:32 AM	#1
tclaremont Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester, NY USA Posts: 70	How can I use 71 door panels on my 72? Is there some sort of fastener that will allow me to use 71 door panels on my 72 doors? The holes in the door are about three times bigger than the holes in the door panel. I bought the entire interior because it had already been recoverd, etc. So, if I can make use of these panels it will really help alot.

09-19-2007, 08:43 AM	#2
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: How can I use 71 door panels on my 72? I like the looks of the 72 and am thinking of putting 72 on my 71, good question maybe I can sneek in and get a answer also.

09-19-2007, 08:53 AM	#3
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: How can I use 71 door panels on my 72? I made a bunch of inserts with the proper threads to tack in their place. I think the factory used a push nut made of plastic maybe. If you know someone with a lathe it's a piece o' cake to make them.

09-19-2007, 09:02 AM	#4
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: How can I use 71 door panels on my 72? THere are plastic inserts that go in the holes on the '72. They look square with the hole in the middle IIRC. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

09-19-2007, 09:48 AM	#5
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: How can I use 71 door panels on my 72? The window regulators have a longer shaft on the 72's, if you put 71 door panels on, your handle will stick out about a 1/2" more unless you change out your regulators.



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