what holds armrests to door panel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FirstGen · 06-10-2005, 12:53 AM

I was wondering how exactly a factory arm rest ataches to the door? Is there some sort of fastner that secures it? My truck didn't have factory armrests but I bought some 66 style armrests and I wondered how they 67-68 armrests were mounted from the factory.
Anyone have a picture?
Thanks!

chevy_fatman · 06-10-2005, 01:09 AM

2 screws hold them in place, I'm not sure but I think the screws go all the way through the door panels and secure into the door itself.

Edit: I was thinking of '72 panles, 67-68 bolt only to the metal door panels.

*screamin_c102* · 06-10-2005, 01:31 AM

On my '71 the screws go clean through to the door itself, they too have the metal panels.

72402 · 06-10-2005, 01:34 AM

Pull the door panel, you'll see two square holes in the door. Trucks with arm rests had caged nuts in these holes with 1/4-20 threads. I did this on a 67 recently. I welded flange nuts in the holes and drilled corresponding holes in the door panels. I used repro 67 arm rests, the 66 screw holes may not line up.

FirstGen · 06-10-2005, 10:02 AM

Simple enough, I'll just weld in some flange nuts then...
Thanks.

Sillyoldman · 06-10-2005, 10:30 AM

You can also use nylon push in nuts. Did on mine and they worked great.

70 shorty · 06-10-2005, 12:34 PM

I was going to say the same as Sillyoldman, you can go to the parts store, get the push in nuts, the exact ones you'd use to mount a liscence plate, that's how mine are mounted, it works perfect.

XXL · 06-10-2005, 01:21 PM

My answer of "friction" would have been better as the first reply.

But I missed my window of opportunity. I've used the standard license plate square inserts before... most auto parts places should have them.

edit: Looks like 70 shorty beat me to that one as well.

FirstGen · 06-10-2005, 02:41 PM

I thought about that, Just didn't know if that was strong enough to support the abuse of an armrest, especially when you use them to pull the door shut and stuff.
Thanks for the info guys!

70 shorty · 06-10-2005, 08:32 PM

Hey first gen, my armrest is actually only attached by the front screw, the back one acutally pulled all the way thought the armrest, but it's what I pull to close the door, so even with just one, its fine (at least for about 6 months that it's been that way).

06-10-2005, 12:53 AM	#1
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	what holds armrests to door panel? I was wondering how exactly a factory arm rest ataches to the door? Is there some sort of fastner that secures it? My truck didn't have factory armrests but I bought some 66 style armrests and I wondered how they 67-68 armrests were mounted from the factory. Anyone have a picture? Thanks! __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

06-10-2005, 01:09 AM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	2 screws hold them in place, I'm not sure but I think the screws go all the way through the door panels and secure into the door itself. Edit: I was thinking of '72 panles, 67-68 bolt only to the metal door panels. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away. Last edited by chevy_fatman; 06-10-2005 at 01:10 AM.

06-10-2005, 01:34 AM	#4
72402 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cameron, Oklahoma Posts: 199	Pull the door panel, you'll see two square holes in the door. Trucks with arm rests had caged nuts in these holes with 1/4-20 threads. I did this on a 67 recently. I welded flange nuts in the holes and drilled corresponding holes in the door panels. I used repro 67 arm rests, the 66 screw holes may not line up. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet/original 402, TH400, buckets & console 65 C10, 350TBI, 700R4 (work in progress)

06-10-2005, 10:02 AM	#5
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	Simple enough, I'll just weld in some flange nuts then... Thanks. __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

06-10-2005, 10:30 AM	#6
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	You can also use nylon push in nuts. Did on mine and they worked great. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

06-10-2005, 01:31 AM	#3
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	On my '71 the screws go clean through to the door itself, they too have the metal panels.

06-10-2005, 12:34 PM	#7
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	I was going to say the same as Sillyoldman, you can go to the parts store, get the push in nuts, the exact ones you'd use to mount a liscence plate, that's how mine are mounted, it works perfect. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

06-10-2005, 01:21 PM	#8
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	My answer of "friction" would have been better as the first reply. But I missed my window of opportunity. I've used the standard license plate square inserts before... most auto parts places should have them. edit: Looks like 70 shorty beat me to that one as well. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter Last edited by XXL; 06-10-2005 at 01:22 PM.

06-10-2005, 02:41 PM	#9
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	I thought about that, Just didn't know if that was strong enough to support the abuse of an armrest, especially when you use them to pull the door shut and stuff. Thanks for the info guys! __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

06-10-2005, 08:32 PM	#10
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Hey first gen, my armrest is actually only attached by the front screw, the back one acutally pulled all the way thought the armrest, but it's what I pull to close the door, so even with just one, its fine (at least for about 6 months that it's been that way). __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

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