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gordy toomey · 01-05-2017, 09:08 AM

Can anybody recomend good replacement door supplier? I bought one from a guy, dont know supplier, and had a bad time trying to make it fit right. Still not like original.
I have read and heard other horror stories about aftermarket doors not fitting.

Maybe its better to fix rusty original equipment doors!

bill3rail · 01-05-2017, 09:28 AM

A friend installed LMC doors, and they work a thousand times better than his old worn out '69 doors!

Bill

**special-K** · 01-06-2017, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

A friend installed LMC doors, and they work a thousand times better than his old worn out '69 doors!

Bill

A rare exception for them to fit. Better than OEM? Utterly unbelievable (and LMC doesn't make doors)

There have been two attempts at doors as far as I know

GASoline71 · 01-05-2017, 12:44 PM

Since they are pretty much made by the same manufacturer and rebranded by numerous suppliers... it probably doesn't matter who you buy from.

There are a lot of threads on here about aftermarket doors. Some cats have had good luck, and some haven't.

Gary

rob32472 · 01-05-2017, 06:18 PM

I believe there are two or three manufactures of doors. All have issues.... it boils down to making them fit or fixing rust pick your poison....

67ChevyRedneck · 01-06-2017, 01:19 AM

The doors have changed over the years. I have a set from 2005/2006 ish. I got mine to fit very well, but the skins are thin as a brand new truck, literally. Within the past couple of years, the skin has gotten much better, almost OEM thickness, however I've read some people have had issues with fitment at the hinges and door latch area now... so... its kind of a crap shoot. I would suggest finding a supplier close to you and drive there to pick up the doors in person to make sure you're happy with how they look and the gauge of the metal. I kept my OEM doors (I sucked with welding 10 years ago) and plan to repair the little bit of rust they did have in the corners. I can spot a set of OEM vs aftermarket doors immediately on ANY truck. The aftermarket doors are "straight" all the way across, even at the front of the door. Look at any set of OEM doors, there's a very subtle, but noticeable curve along the front edge of every OEM door. The aftermarket doors do not have this curve.

Given your location, I'm sure there's a parts house in Raleigh, if not, NPD is located in Charlotte. A few hour ride is much better than paying truck freight! I'm in Greenville SC and I know of at least 4 places I can get parts from in person within 2 hours or less.

01-05-2017, 09:08 AM	#1
gordy toomey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Selma NC Posts: 4	C10 aftermarket doors Can anybody recomend good replacement door supplier? I bought one from a guy, dont know supplier, and had a bad time trying to make it fit right. Still not like original. I have read and heard other horror stories about aftermarket doors not fitting. Maybe its better to fix rusty original equipment doors!

01-05-2017, 09:28 AM	#2
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: C10 aftermarket doors A friend installed LMC doors, and they work a thousand times better than his old worn out '69 doors! Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

01-05-2017, 06:18 PM	#5
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: C10 aftermarket doors I believe there are two or three manufactures of doors. All have issues.... it boils down to making them fit or fixing rust pick your poison....

01-06-2017, 01:19 AM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: C10 aftermarket doors The doors have changed over the years. I have a set from 2005/2006 ish. I got mine to fit very well, but the skins are thin as a brand new truck, literally. Within the past couple of years, the skin has gotten much better, almost OEM thickness, however I've read some people have had issues with fitment at the hinges and door latch area now... so... its kind of a crap shoot. I would suggest finding a supplier close to you and drive there to pick up the doors in person to make sure you're happy with how they look and the gauge of the metal. I kept my OEM doors (I sucked with welding 10 years ago) and plan to repair the little bit of rust they did have in the corners. I can spot a set of OEM vs aftermarket doors immediately on ANY truck. The aftermarket doors are "straight" all the way across, even at the front of the door. Look at any set of OEM doors, there's a very subtle, but noticeable curve along the front edge of every OEM door. The aftermarket doors do not have this curve. Given your location, I'm sure there's a parts house in Raleigh, if not, NPD is located in Charlotte. A few hour ride is much better than paying truck freight! I'm in Greenville SC and I know of at least 4 places I can get parts from in person within 2 hours or less. __________________ 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; 01-06-2017 at 01:25 AM.



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