Reproduction Doors for a 1966? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shark66 · 02-20-2011, 11:38 AM

I have a 1966 C-10 going through a complete restoration. I am thinking that my doors are not worth the time and money to repair them. Has anyone used reproduction doors? I have already replaced rocker panels, both pillars, cab corners and floor boards. I realize now is not the ideal time to get new doors, but I started trying to fix them and saw they are much more work then I originally thought. Any help on where to buy a good set or which company makes decent ones would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

newagecustom · 02-20-2011, 11:43 AM

I put a set of these on a customers truck a few years ago, they were junk! Didn't fit right and the metal in way too thin. I would never use them again. You're better off finding some used ones and reworking them.

1968vetL-71 · 02-20-2011, 12:26 PM

I completely agree, the repo's are not a great choice! Had horrible luck with them also and crap-canned them! Spend the time and try to find a clean set or a set that needs minimal work, they are definately out there.

johan 1 · 02-20-2011, 05:31 PM

i BOUGHT ONE ,AND HAD TO REWORK THE EDGES OF IT TO MAKE IT WORK.AFTER THAT IT WORKED OKE . BUT IT DOES SOUND DIVERENT WHEN YOU CLOSE THE DOOR.i HAVE TO PUT SOME SOUND DEADNER IN IT YET.

johan 1 · 02-20-2011, 05:33 PM

aLMOST FORGOT. YOU DO HAVE TO WELD THE OUTER DOOR SKIN TO THE INNER BECAUSE THE ARENT WELDED AND THE THEY MOVE EASY .

02-20-2011, 11:38 AM	#1
shark66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Berlin, Maryland Posts: 27	Reproduction Doors for a 1966? I have a 1966 C-10 going through a complete restoration. I am thinking that my doors are not worth the time and money to repair them. Has anyone used reproduction doors? I have already replaced rocker panels, both pillars, cab corners and floor boards. I realize now is not the ideal time to get new doors, but I started trying to fix them and saw they are much more work then I originally thought. Any help on where to buy a good set or which company makes decent ones would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

02-20-2011, 11:43 AM	#2
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Reproduction Doors for a 1966? I put a set of these on a customers truck a few years ago, they were junk! Didn't fit right and the metal in way too thin. I would never use them again. You're better off finding some used ones and reworking them.

02-20-2011, 12:26 PM	#3
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: Reproduction Doors for a 1966? I completely agree, the repo's are not a great choice! Had horrible luck with them also and crap-canned them! Spend the time and try to find a clean set or a set that needs minimal work, they are definately out there. __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

02-20-2011, 05:31 PM	#4
johan 1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: durham Ontario Posts: 42	Re: Reproduction Doors for a 1966? i BOUGHT ONE ,AND HAD TO REWORK THE EDGES OF IT TO MAKE IT WORK.AFTER THAT IT WORKED OKE . BUT IT DOES SOUND DIVERENT WHEN YOU CLOSE THE DOOR.i HAVE TO PUT SOME SOUND DEADNER IN IT YET.

02-20-2011, 05:33 PM	#5
johan 1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: durham Ontario Posts: 42	Re: Reproduction Doors for a 1966? aLMOST FORGOT. YOU DO HAVE TO WELD THE OUTER DOOR SKIN TO THE INNER BECAUSE THE ARENT WELDED AND THE THEY MOVE EASY .

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