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Aarons72 · 12-22-2008, 01:12 AM

Has anyone ever built an insert to cover the top section of a stock 72 c10 door panel?? It's the part that has the ugly western looking sqiggles and also the part that the chrome trim outlines. I'm doing the interior in my first 72 and I'm wanting to build an insert to cover that section. I was hoping to get some pictures or tips to help me out. Thanks a ton.

Aaron

Aarons72s · 12-22-2008, 01:53 PM

Welcome to the board! When I saw your post it first got me for a moment. I was thinking I dont remember posting that question. Then I see we got a new member with a similar name to mine.

As to your question, There was an option of an insert that was smooth with just a woodgrain look that would go there. You might be able to find a used set and repaint them or cover them. Or if you like the wood grain look you could get a reproduced set in the woodgrain. They are somewhat hard to find lately due to part of the tooling was lost. I hope this helps. And once again welcome to the board!

Aarons72 · 12-22-2008, 03:31 PM

Thanks for the input...I never thought of buying those and covering them/painting them. That sounds like a good idea. Nice name and truck by the way.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-22-2008, 06:35 PM

You can always two tone them too, they look cool

Aarons72 · 12-22-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

You can always two tone them too, they look cool

Ya that looks good. I'm not a big fan of the pattern though...but to two tone an insert is a grand idea. Thanks

thebrown83 · 12-22-2008, 08:43 PM

I remember a thread on here a while ago about someone dying their door pannels black and then putting a thin layer of foam over the center section and wrapping only the center part in vinal and putting chrome trim around that part. It looked really good but I havn't been able to find the thread I am talking about.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-22-2008, 08:49 PM

Hey a fellow Oregonian.

DrtyJack75 · 12-22-2008, 08:52 PM

i dont know how much those door panels cost, but my upholstery guy only charges ABOUT $100 per side to make some. He's going to use my old metal ones and make some custom panels with arm rests. He's also going to add the more modern clips instead of the screws to secure them to the doors......

I had him redue my seat to look like the mid 90's check seats...new form and (fake but nice) leather, was only $350 where I think the original foam alone is $250.

**WIDESIDE72** · 12-22-2008, 08:57 PM

Only Cheyenne door panels has the scroll pattern. The entry level "Custom" interior did not have the stainless trim or scroll.

see ten · 12-22-2008, 10:05 PM

Stripped off the woodgrain... paint was applied.

The truck belongs to Tim Christian's son.

Aarons72 · 12-23-2008, 12:09 AM

good idea...I like it

see ten · 12-22-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Only Cheyenne door panels has the scroll pattern. The entry level "Custom" interior did not have the stainless trim or scroll.

Custom deluxe trucks also had the scroll pattern. I think the Cheyenne supers had woodgrain... Regular Cheyennes...not real sure...I've seen em both ways.

sameyrasmea72 · 12-23-2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by see ten

Custom deluxe trucks also had the scroll pattern. I think the Cheyenne supers had woodgrain... Regular Cheyennes...not real sure...I've seen em both ways.

I think all Cheyennes had woodgrain on the door panels, but only "Supers" had woodgrain on the guage bezel and the glove box door.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 12-23-2008, 12:16 PM

My plain Custom has the scroll and stainless trim on the door panels, so it was available on them also!!

70c10 · 12-23-2008, 08:02 PM

Here's a set I did in the factory blue herringbone pattern last summer.

Piece of Work · 12-22-2008, 11:17 PM

A very inexpensive way to go is to use counter top laminate. I used a stone look.

-Mark

67CHIP72 · 12-23-2008, 01:11 AM

You could always find some of the used woodgrain panels and sand them down to the aluminum and use as is or have a sign shop that does wraps on vehicles print some custom vinyl to go over top of them to your liking. You would just have to supply the artwork.

Aarons72 · 12-23-2008, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 67CHIP72

You could always find some of the used woodgrain panels and sand them down to the aluminum and use as is or have a sign shop that does wraps on vehicles print some custom vinyl to go over top of them to your liking. You would just have to supply the artwork.

Thanks a lot, that is a great idea. I'm gonna start looking for some used wood grain panels. Peace

12-22-2008, 01:12 AM	#1
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	Need help building a 72 door panel insert Has anyone ever built an insert to cover the top section of a stock 72 c10 door panel?? It's the part that has the ugly western looking sqiggles and also the part that the chrome trim outlines. I'm doing the interior in my first 72 and I'm wanting to build an insert to cover that section. I was hoping to get some pictures or tips to help me out. Thanks a ton. Aaron

12-22-2008, 01:53 PM	#2
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert Welcome to the board! When I saw your post it first got me for a moment. I was thinking I dont remember posting that question. Then I see we got a new member with a similar name to mine. As to your question, There was an option of an insert that was smooth with just a woodgrain look that would go there. You might be able to find a used set and repaint them or cover them. Or if you like the wood grain look you could get a reproduced set in the woodgrain. They are somewhat hard to find lately due to part of the tooling was lost. I hope this helps. And once again welcome to the board!

12-22-2008, 03:31 PM	#3
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert Thanks for the input...I never thought of buying those and covering them/painting them. That sounds like a good idea. Nice name and truck by the way. __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova

12-22-2008, 06:35 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert You can always two tone them too, they look cool 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!

12-22-2008, 08:43 PM	#6
thebrown83 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingfisher OK Posts: 176	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert I remember a thread on here a while ago about someone dying their door pannels black and then putting a thin layer of foam over the center section and wrapping only the center part in vinal and putting chrome trim around that part. It looked really good but I havn't been able to find the thread I am talking about.

12-22-2008, 08:49 PM	#7
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert Hey a fellow Oregonian. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-22-2008, 08:52 PM	#8
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert i dont know how much those door panels cost, but my upholstery guy only charges ABOUT $100 per side to make some. He's going to use my old metal ones and make some custom panels with arm rests. He's also going to add the more modern clips instead of the screws to secure them to the doors...... I had him redue my seat to look like the mid 90's check seats...new form and (fake but nice) leather, was only $350 where I think the original foam alone is $250. Last edited by DrtyJack75; 12-22-2008 at 09:18 PM. Reason: added info

12-22-2008, 08:57 PM	#9
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert Only Cheyenne door panels has the scroll pattern. The entry level "Custom" interior did not have the stainless trim or scroll.

12-22-2008, 10:05 PM	#10
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert Stripped off the woodgrain... paint was applied. The truck belongs to Tim Christian's son.

12-23-2008, 12:09 AM	#11
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert good idea...I like it __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova

12-23-2008, 12:16 PM	#14
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert My plain Custom has the scroll and stainless trim on the door panels, so it was available on them also!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

12-23-2008, 08:02 PM	#15
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert Here's a set I did in the factory blue herringbone pattern last summer. Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-22-2008, 11:17 PM	#16
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert A very inexpensive way to go is to use counter top laminate. I used a stone look. -Mark Attached Images __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

12-23-2008, 01:11 AM	#17
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Need help building a 72 door panel insert You could always find some of the used woodgrain panels and sand them down to the aluminum and use as is or have a sign shop that does wraps on vehicles print some custom vinyl to go over top of them to your liking. You would just have to supply the artwork. __________________ In Search Of



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