Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67ChevyRedneck · 08-06-2007, 10:43 AM

So I painted them med. blue metallic with white where the woodgrain would go. I then cleared 'em and put 'em in the truck with some new handles and rollers.

I can't recall ever seeing anyone else two tone a 72 panel, I'm probably not the first, but I think it looks cool

On a good note, my interior is FINALLY about 98% done... and the A/C is friggin awesome.

Yeller68 · 08-06-2007, 10:46 AM

Very sharp looking. Might not be stock, but it looks like it oughta be.

tavenner13 · 08-06-2007, 11:24 AM

each idea is making the truck better and better

BB72CHEVKT · 08-06-2007, 11:30 AM

i like it

rikbar · 08-06-2007, 11:44 AM

Looks good. I like it too

Frizzle Fry · 08-06-2007, 12:05 PM

I like it. I did something similar in the past. I actually cut out that area and put in a section from a metal door panel. The plan was to chrome that section but I sold the truck before that happened... Here it's just wire-wheeled and clear-coated. I actually liked the brushed look this gave it.

The cool thing about this method is that you can use the panels on 67-71 trucks with no need for 72 regulators and relays

2bits · 08-06-2007, 12:13 PM

Nice! I like these kind of mods, things that aren't stock but look like they could have been. I just got A/C in my truck this weekend too, it's a beautiful thing!

67ChevyRedneck · 08-06-2007, 12:20 PM

Wow, you definitely win for the "different" category...

Didn't GM offer a similar style door panel for 72 in all plastic?

I finished the passenger side last night.

The chrome actually cleaned up nicely with my dremel.

I painted the door panels, dash, and speaker kick panels to all match

Mudder · 08-06-2007, 12:25 PM

Real good job..............

**Yukon Jack** · 08-06-2007, 12:30 PM

Really great looking door panels!

1LoC10 · 08-06-2007, 12:42 PM

looks great... good job

Luvlegs · 08-07-2007, 08:56 AM

I knew I was taking too long to get to my interior... but the plan is the combo of the white AND the metal panel inserts so it should look unique still... if I ever get it done. Very nice - both of them.

rodstored-72 · 08-07-2007, 09:38 AM

67,
very nice job!! i actually just got done doing a very similar job to my '72. i painted my old green panels a light buckskin to go with the hopefully soon to be yellow & white truck. i am planning to have the interior a light tan or buckskin color. by the way i took pics of the beginning of the ac install on my truck last night. i finished mounting the condenser & dryer. now all i need is to get busy on the compac gen II universal unit inside the cab....

again a very nice job on the panels!!!
rodstored-72

71 super · 08-07-2007, 04:49 PM

Those panel both look really cool:great job on those!

08-06-2007, 10:43 AM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... So I painted them med. blue metallic with white where the woodgrain would go. I then cleared 'em and put 'em in the truck with some new handles and rollers. I can't recall ever seeing anyone else two tone a 72 panel, I'm probably not the first, but I think it looks cool On a good note, my interior is FINALLY about 98% done... and the A/C is friggin awesome. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-06-2007 at 10:46 AM.

08-06-2007, 10:46 AM	#2
Yeller68 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Villa Rica, Ga Posts: 297	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... Very sharp looking. Might not be stock, but it looks like it oughta be.

08-06-2007, 11:24 AM	#3
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... each idea is making the truck better and better

08-06-2007, 11:30 AM	#4
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... i like it __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

08-06-2007, 11:44 AM	#5
rikbar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 65	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... Looks good. I like it too __________________ 1960 Chevy shortbox.

08-06-2007, 12:05 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... I like it. I did something similar in the past. I actually cut out that area and put in a section from a metal door panel. The plan was to chrome that section but I sold the truck before that happened... Here it's just wire-wheeled and clear-coated. I actually liked the brushed look this gave it. The cool thing about this method is that you can use the panels on 67-71 trucks with no need for 72 regulators and relays Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 08-06-2007 at 12:09 PM.

08-06-2007, 12:13 PM	#7
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... Nice! I like these kind of mods, things that aren't stock but look like they could have been. I just got A/C in my truck this weekend too, it's a beautiful thing! __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

08-06-2007, 12:20 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... Wow, you definitely win for the "different" category... Didn't GM offer a similar style door panel for 72 in all plastic? I finished the passenger side last night. The chrome actually cleaned up nicely with my dremel. I painted the door panels, dash, and speaker kick panels to all match Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-06-2007 at 12:22 PM.

08-06-2007, 12:25 PM	#9
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... Real good job..............

08-06-2007, 12:30 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... Really great looking door panels! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-06-2007, 12:42 PM	#11
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... looks great... good job __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

08-07-2007, 08:56 AM	#12
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... I knew I was taking too long to get to my interior... but the plan is the combo of the white AND the metal panel inserts so it should look unique still... if I ever get it done. Very nice - both of them. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

08-07-2007, 09:38 AM	#13
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... 67, very nice job!! i actually just got done doing a very similar job to my '72. i painted my old green panels a light buckskin to go with the hopefully soon to be yellow & white truck. i am planning to have the interior a light tan or buckskin color. by the way i took pics of the beginning of the ac install on my truck last night. i finished mounting the condenser & dryer. now all i need is to get busy on the compac gen II universal unit inside the cab.... again a very nice job on the panels!!! rodstored-72

08-07-2007, 04:49 PM	#14
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Thought I'd try something different with the door panels... Those panel both look really cool:great job on those!



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