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TexSparks · 06-25-2003, 10:38 PM

I'm new to the list and am in the process of rebuilding a '72 3/4 ton 4x4 suburban. My drivers side door is beyond repair and was wondering if a door off a pick-up is the same. If not, is it better to replace the skin or just purchase a complete door shell?

68 Suburban · 06-25-2003, 11:09 PM

It is not the same. The pickup door is rounded no the top back, the burb is not.

smokekiki · 06-26-2003, 08:06 AM

I believe the doors body is the same.You would need to use the window frame from the subs door.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-26-2003, 08:06 AM

It is possible to change the window frame off of a Burb door and put it on a truck door. Burb doors are not that plentiful, but you might try a wtb on the parts board.

Good luck and welcome to the board!

Jim

wild4wheels · 06-26-2003, 08:12 AM

Hmmm...I have an extra burb drivers door for sale..let me know if interested. Located in Lexington, KY

AndrewDT · 06-26-2003, 09:56 AM

I replaced both front doors on my '72 burb with new pickup doors. You need to save the square window channel like said above and replace the round pickup channel. There was a slight difference in the door latch area and I had to do just a little grinding to get a touch more clearance. I'm very happy with how it turned out.

TexSparks · 06-26-2003, 09:48 PM

Appreciate the replies. I have a spare parts burb with decent body but it is missing the drivers door. At least have the option of finding a decent pickup door or buy a new shell. Will keep your door in mind Wild4wheels, shipping would be expensive for such a bulky item.

krue · 06-26-2003, 10:16 PM

Hey man welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

06-25-2003, 10:38 PM	#1
TexSparks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon, Texas Posts: 65	'72 suburban drivers door? I'm new to the list and am in the process of rebuilding a '72 3/4 ton 4x4 suburban. My drivers side door is beyond repair and was wondering if a door off a pick-up is the same. If not, is it better to replace the skin or just purchase a complete door shell? __________________ '72 4x4 Blazer (in the works)

06-25-2003, 11:09 PM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	It is not the same. The pickup door is rounded no the top back, the burb is not. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

06-26-2003, 08:06 AM	#3
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I believe the doors body is the same.You would need to use the window frame from the subs door. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

06-26-2003, 08:12 AM	#5
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Hmmm...I have an extra burb drivers door for sale..let me know if interested. Located in Lexington, KY __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

06-26-2003, 09:56 AM	#6
AndrewDT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Woods, Minnesota Posts: 196	I replaced both front doors on my '72 burb with new pickup doors. You need to save the square window channel like said above and replace the round pickup channel. There was a slight difference in the door latch area and I had to do just a little grinding to get a touch more clearance. I'm very happy with how it turned out. __________________ '72 Suburban 4X4 "Save the Earth, kill yourself"

06-26-2003, 08:06 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	It is possible to change the window frame off of a Burb door and put it on a truck door. Burb doors are not that plentiful, but you might try a wtb on the parts board. Good luck and welcome to the board! Jim

06-26-2003, 09:48 PM	#7
TexSparks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon, Texas Posts: 65	Appreciate the replies. I have a spare parts burb with decent body but it is missing the drivers door. At least have the option of finding a decent pickup door or buy a new shell. Will keep your door in mind Wild4wheels, shipping would be expensive for such a bulky item. __________________ '72 4x4 Blazer (in the works)

06-26-2003, 10:16 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Hey man welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"



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