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sakohntr · 05-20-2003, 11:43 PM

Before i tear into these. What exactly is the dilemma with 72 doors? I know the inside handle hardware is different cause of the deeper door panel. So can you swap 72 hardware into an earlier door and use 72 panels or will that not work? And can i take pre 72 hardware and install it in a 72 door with shallow panels? thanks for your wealth of knowledge......

Dads72 · 05-21-2003, 12:09 AM

That's a good question, and I don't know the answer.
Seems like what you suggest might work.
But if you have all the parts for all the swaps you suggested, why not just install 72 parts in 72 doors?

**Joesjunk** · 05-21-2003, 12:13 AM

All of the door hardware will interchange. The only problem with the door panels is you will have to drill out holes to "pop" the 72 panels on a 67-71 door. And putting 67-71 panels on a 72 door, there are no threaded holes at the bottom for the door panel to screw to. You can use self tapping screws to mount the top bar that holds the 67-71 panels on. I hope this helps you out.
Joe

05-20-2003, 11:43 PM	#1
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	72 door question Before i tear into these. What exactly is the dilemma with 72 doors? I know the inside handle hardware is different cause of the deeper door panel. So can you swap 72 hardware into an earlier door and use 72 panels or will that not work? And can i take pre 72 hardware and install it in a 72 door with shallow panels? thanks for your wealth of knowledge...... __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

05-21-2003, 12:13 AM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	All of the door hardware will interchange. The only problem with the door panels is you will have to drill out holes to "pop" the 72 panels on a 67-71 door. And putting 67-71 panels on a 72 door, there are no threaded holes at the bottom for the door panel to screw to. You can use self tapping screws to mount the top bar that holds the 67-71 panels on. I hope this helps you out. Joe __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

05-21-2003, 12:09 AM	#2
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	That's a good question, and I don't know the answer. Seems like what you suggest might work. But if you have all the parts for all the swaps you suggested, why not just install 72 parts in 72 doors?



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