1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

clos69 · 12-22-2007, 09:00 AM

Anyone using these? I am thinking about ordering the black ones from Classic Industries(Pg 7) http://www.classicindustries.com/pdf...Components.pdf
Seem like a good price..just wanted to know if they are good quality...any info w/pics would be helpful, thanks Carlos

**Palf70Step** · 12-22-2007, 01:39 PM

I have never seen, or heard of the panels before. They interest me a lot, so I am hoping some other chime in on this one.

*1972Ryan* · 12-22-2007, 02:09 PM

I have heard that they crack and break when putting in and are very fragile, I heard that from a vendor and he urged me not to buy.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-22-2007, 02:16 PM

These are plastic backed, I've had them in my truck for ~5 years now. Got them from the Truck shop and really like them NO RUST and NO Problems with warping or cracking. Very pliable and workable

68 P.O.S. · 12-22-2007, 05:25 PM

I considered them for a minute, but I don't want to make my interior plastic like the rest of the cars today.

**special-K** · 12-23-2007, 02:00 AM

I don`t like replacement quality parts on my trucks.It`s like JC Whitney/K-mart rash,IMO.I`ve never seen a steel panel warp or crack.And,if that rusts out you`ve got some big problems.I`ve never had any rusted in even the rustiest trucks I`ve had.You can always make sure there`s a good coat of paint on the back,too.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-23-2007, 07:26 AM

To each his own. The back is ABS the front is original style fabric. I was talking about the Plastic warping or cracking as was suggested in the original post not the original Metal ones. Yes mine had some rust from the widow seal being bad and this thing they call rain left some rust. If I hadnt told you they were plastic you would have never known

clos69 · 12-23-2007, 07:52 AM

1970cst...can you tell me where you got yours from?they look real nice and i'am thinking about buying them...overall you would say they are good quality? worth the $$$ thanks,Carlos

**special-K** · 12-24-2007, 04:03 AM

70 CST Short Wide,I was talking about the ABS plastic panels that clos69 was asking about.I didn`t think you were saying metal would warp or crack.You said you`ve had no problems with warping or cracking and I was just saying those would never be a problem with metal.I guess we`re just misunderstanding each other.I didn`t know anyone made vinyl covered plastic panels.Prolly not a bad idea.I just prefer metal since that`s how these trucks were made and it has stood the test of time.I`ve never had rust issues with any.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-24-2007, 08:29 AM

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/catalogs.htm Page 21 from Truck Book

This is where I got mine. If I remember they cost me ~$200 for the pair when I bought them ~ 5 or so years ago and they are holding up very well. Just the back is ABS the front is Vinyl and look just like the CST original panels

12-22-2007, 09:00 AM	#1
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel Anyone using these? I am thinking about ordering the black ones from Classic Industries(Pg 7) http://www.classicindustries.com/pdf...Components.pdf Seem like a good price..just wanted to know if they are good quality...any info w/pics would be helpful, thanks Carlos

12-22-2007, 01:39 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: 1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel I have never seen, or heard of the panels before. They interest me a lot, so I am hoping some other chime in on this one. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-22-2007 at 01:39 PM.

12-22-2007, 02:09 PM	#3
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: 1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel I have heard that they crack and break when putting in and are very fragile, I heard that from a vendor and he urged me not to buy.

12-22-2007, 02:16 PM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,168	Re: 1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel These are plastic backed, I've had them in my truck for ~5 years now. Got them from the Truck shop and really like them NO RUST and NO Problems with warping or cracking. Very pliable and workable Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 12-22-2007 at 02:19 PM.

12-22-2007, 05:25 PM	#5
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: 1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel I considered them for a minute, but I don't want to make my interior plastic like the rest of the cars today. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

12-23-2007, 02:00 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel I don`t like replacement quality parts on my trucks.It`s like JC Whitney/K-mart rash,IMO.I`ve never seen a steel panel warp or crack.And,if that rusts out you`ve got some big problems.I`ve never had any rusted in even the rustiest trucks I`ve had.You can always make sure there`s a good coat of paint on the back,too. __________________ "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 ~

12-23-2007, 07:26 AM	#7
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,168	Re: 1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel To each his own. The back is ABS the front is original style fabric. I was talking about the Plastic warping or cracking as was suggested in the original post not the original Metal ones. Yes mine had some rust from the widow seal being bad and this thing they call rain left some rust. If I hadnt told you they were plastic you would have never known __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 12-23-2007 at 07:27 AM.

12-23-2007, 07:52 AM	#8
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: 1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel 1970cst...can you tell me where you got yours from?they look real nice and i'am thinking about buying them...overall you would say they are good quality? worth the $$$ thanks,Carlos

12-24-2007, 04:03 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel 70 CST Short Wide,I was talking about the ABS plastic panels that clos69 was asking about.I didn`t think you were saying metal would warp or crack.You said you`ve had no problems with warping or cracking and I was just saying those would never be a problem with metal.I guess we`re just misunderstanding each other.I didn`t know anyone made vinyl covered plastic panels.Prolly not a bad idea.I just prefer metal since that`s how these trucks were made and it has stood the test of time.I`ve never had rust issues with any. __________________ "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 ~

12-24-2007, 08:29 AM	#10
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,168	Re: 1970-71 Chevrolet/GMC ABS Plastic Door Panel http://www.truckandcarshop.com/catalogs.htm Page 21 from Truck Book This is where I got mine. If I remember they cost me ~$200 for the pair when I bought them ~ 5 or so years ago and they are holding up very well. Just the back is ABS the front is Vinyl and look just like the CST original panels __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 12-24-2007 at 08:40 AM.



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