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skydiver · 01-10-2008, 02:42 AM

Can anyone tell me if pre-1972 door panels will fit into my 72 C10? I like the looks of the padded leather panels from the earlier years over the plastic molded panels of 72.

On a side note...does any one know where I can get panels for less than $180!

Skydiver

1972 Chevy C10 LWB 350
(more cool details to come once I install them)

**special-K** · 01-10-2008, 02:58 AM

The only difference is in the length of the shafts for the window winder and door handle.The`72s are longer because of the molded panel profile.

**PICKMUP** · 01-10-2008, 10:44 AM

Which panels would you like at less than $180??? Color???

Longhorn Man · 01-10-2008, 01:19 PM

So you know, it isn't leather. It's vinal. (pet peeve of mine) But it is in a simulated leather grain.
The mounting holes for the panel and arm rest will not be the same, but it's a minor issue. A few nutserts will provide the threaded holes in the door.

72ChevyAZ · 01-10-2008, 07:37 PM

I also like the earlier year panels (Metal). I needed two new doors for my 72 C10 and found doors to a 68 with metal panels. I just got my order in with new window and door regulators since they are shorter than the 72's (I needed new ones anyways) and new arm rests. I like the simplicity of the arm rests on the 68's. Both doors are being prepped for paint as well as the panels right now. I can't wait!

01-10-2008, 02:42 AM	#1
skydiver Just a fan. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 39	72 Plastic Door Panels... Can anyone tell me if pre-1972 door panels will fit into my 72 C10? I like the looks of the padded leather panels from the earlier years over the plastic molded panels of 72. On a side note...does any one know where I can get panels for less than $180! Skydiver 1972 Chevy C10 LWB 350 (more cool details to come once I install them)

01-10-2008, 02:58 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 72 Plastic Door Panels... The only difference is in the length of the shafts for the window winder and door handle.The`72s are longer because of the molded panel profile. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-10-2008, 10:44 AM	#3
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Re: 72 Plastic Door Panels... Which panels would you like at less than $180??? Color???

01-10-2008, 01:19 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 Plastic Door Panels... So you know, it isn't leather. It's vinal. (pet peeve of mine) But it is in a simulated leather grain. The mounting holes for the panel and arm rest will not be the same, but it's a minor issue. A few nutserts will provide the threaded holes in the door.

01-10-2008, 07:37 PM	#5
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Re: 72 Plastic Door Panels... I also like the earlier year panels (Metal). I needed two new doors for my 72 C10 and found doors to a 68 with metal panels. I just got my order in with new window and door regulators since they are shorter than the 72's (I needed new ones anyways) and new arm rests. I like the simplicity of the arm rests on the 68's. Both doors are being prepped for paint as well as the panels right now. I can't wait! __________________ 72 Chevy Custom LWB



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