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**truckdude239** · 10-21-2005, 09:01 PM

okay frist thing frist thanks for all the help so far i'm slowy getting my truck pieced back together anyway i was wonder the bottom of my door is rusted out the part that faces the door sill anyway the res tof the door is strong is there any way to cut that part of the door out and weld in an new piece or would i be better off getting 2 new doors?

krue · 10-21-2005, 09:07 PM

They make a patch for the door bottom. I don't know anyone who has used on, so I can't speak intelligently on them.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-21-2005, 09:09 PM

I agree, and OE doors seem to fit better than REPROS, or so I
have been told by many, I'd save them if they are worth it

**truckdude239** · 10-21-2005, 09:30 PM

the rest of the door is strong just the bottom rusted out from where the water was sitting in it anyone know where i cang et patch panels?

roughedup72 · 10-21-2005, 09:38 PM

www.chevyduty.com
or goodmark industries.

*wolfthing2000* · 10-21-2005, 10:15 PM

I am curious about this????? Would holes somewhere in the bottom of the doors let the water drain out?? Or would this just add to the problem.. The Rockers have holes to drain.
About the doors, yards around here sell good doors for 25-75. That depends on how complete and glass or not. Not worth realy patching in that case

matthufham · 10-21-2005, 10:19 PM

i took a donor door and cut the bottom door skin off and replaced my bottom

OhioChevy · 10-21-2005, 10:50 PM

You can get the patch panel from GMCPauls or Mother Trucker.
I had to use one on my door and it worked fine.

al's71gmc · 10-21-2005, 10:59 PM

I'd say it depends on your situation. If doors are readily available nearby and you can't weld- replace it. If you have the tools, skills and time- repair it.
My .02

**truckdude239** · 10-21-2005, 11:57 PM

i got someone that has tools time and the skills lol
d

**GMCPaul** · 10-22-2005, 03:15 AM

The patch panel you need is the inner door bottom we carry them as do most vendors.
http://www.gmcpauls.com/Patch%20Panels.htm
In regards to the mention of drain holes for doors the original doors and repo's both have these drain holes on them, its just that most folks never clean the dirt & debris that gets inside the door out and it plugs the drain holes making them hold water. If you have good doors now be sure to open them and look underneath at outer edge of door skin and door bottom to see if drain holes are clear of debris.
GMCPaul

10-21-2005, 09:01 PM	#1
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	door question okay frist thing frist thanks for all the help so far i'm slowy getting my truck pieced back together anyway i was wonder the bottom of my door is rusted out the part that faces the door sill anyway the res tof the door is strong is there any way to cut that part of the door out and weld in an new piece or would i be better off getting 2 new doors?

10-21-2005, 09:07 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: door question They make a patch for the door bottom. I don't know anyone who has used on, so I can't speak intelligently on them. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" Last edited by krue; 10-21-2005 at 09:09 PM.

10-21-2005, 09:09 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: door question I agree, and OE doors seem to fit better than REPROS, or so I have been told by many, I'd save them if they are worth it __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-21-2005, 09:30 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: door question the rest of the door is strong just the bottom rusted out from where the water was sitting in it anyone know where i cang et patch panels?

10-21-2005, 09:38 PM	#5
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: door question www.chevyduty.com or goodmark industries.

10-21-2005, 10:15 PM	#6
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: door question I am curious about this????? Would holes somewhere in the bottom of the doors let the water drain out?? Or would this just add to the problem.. The Rockers have holes to drain. About the doors, yards around here sell good doors for 25-75. That depends on how complete and glass or not. Not worth realy patching in that case

10-21-2005, 10:19 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: door question i took a donor door and cut the bottom door skin off and replaced my bottom

10-21-2005, 10:50 PM	#8
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Re: door question You can get the patch panel from GMCPauls or Mother Trucker. I had to use one on my door and it worked fine.

10-21-2005, 10:59 PM	#9
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: door question I'd say it depends on your situation. If doors are readily available nearby and you can't weld- replace it. If you have the tools, skills and time- repair it. My .02 __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!! Last edited by al's71gmc; 10-21-2005 at 10:59 PM.

10-21-2005, 11:57 PM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: door question i got someone that has tools time and the skills lol d

10-22-2005, 03:15 AM	#11
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: door question The patch panel you need is the inner door bottom we carry them as do most vendors. http://www.gmcpauls.com/Patch%20Panels.htm In regards to the mention of drain holes for doors the original doors and repo's both have these drain holes on them, its just that most folks never clean the dirt & debris that gets inside the door out and it plugs the drain holes making them hold water. If you have good doors now be sure to open them and look underneath at outer edge of door skin and door bottom to see if drain holes are clear of debris. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

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