Rusted Doors - best practices? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cedorris · 03-02-2009, 03:52 PM

My truck has quite a bit of rust and the bottom of the doors around the rockers. What is the best method for handling this?

Is there a way to repair the doors with some kind of patch panel or should I buy new doors?

I have a 1972 Cheyenne Super. Is there a difference in the doors for that model? If so, what doors can I use if I need to replace them. Thanks.

mario1128 · 03-02-2009, 04:52 PM

lmc makes goog patch panels and this is the route i would go . I keep hearing ad things about aftermarket doors like gauge metal and fitment problems. So i would definitly path what youve got ! A pic showing the extent of rust would help to give further info .

**Hart_Rod** · 03-02-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cedorris

My truck has quite a bit of rust and the bottom of the doors around the rockers. What is the best method for handling this?

Is there a way to repair the doors with some kind of patch panel or should I buy new doors?

I have a 1972 Cheyenne Super. Is there a difference in the doors for that model? If so, what doors can I use if I need to replace them. Thanks.

Depending how bad they are, you may want to find some more originals. The aftermaket ones are not so good. Repairing yours might be an option, depending on how bad they are. Beware though, its lot of work to reskin the outside and the door bottom. What part of Norman do you live in? I lived on the east side when I was going to school from 90-94. Boomer Sooner!

**1970cstblazer** · 03-02-2009, 06:15 PM

The aftermarket replacement doors are disappointing. I would try to find nice used 1972 doors. I am sure some of the board members could assist you.

Skirkpat · 03-02-2009, 08:39 PM

You can buy a set on here and have them shipped alot cheaper than the junk Repops you are thinking about,thats why I am building these trucks now instead of Chevelles, You can still get OEM parts at a reasonable price. I had a guy give me a good set of doors (no rust) for free, and I have seen good fenders for 40-60.00 all day long, even shipped that is cheeeeap!!

john02fxdl · 03-02-2009, 10:09 PM

Man, I need to come out to Missouri if they're giving out free doors!!!..lol. Seriously, I am also in desperate need of a driver side door, willing to pay $$$$ for clean, rust free, dent free original door. I got 1 piece windows and WILL NOT work with repop doors.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-02-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by john02fxdl

I am also in desperate need of a driver side door, willing to pay $$$$ for clean, rust free, dent free original door. I got 1 piece windows and WILL NOT work with repop doors.

What year of door? Why won't they work with repops?

**rob32472** · 03-02-2009, 11:22 PM

well i can say that the repops need the vent window to help it fit. without them the sag in the lower right corner and don't fit worth $hirt.

yotaforce · 03-02-2009, 11:26 PM

Patch em'...with sheet metal.

cedorris · 03-02-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

What part of Norman do you live in? I lived on the east side when I was going to school from 90-94. Boomer Sooner!

I live on the east side too. In the Oakhurst neighborhood. OU Michael F. Price College of Business class of 2008!! Boomer Sooner!!!!

cedorris · 03-02-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yotaforce

Patch em'...with sheet metal.

Do you have any tips or advice on how to do that?

jbristo67 · 03-03-2009, 12:43 AM

You guys and that Boomer sooner crap

Just kidding (sort of) Really though I have a friend here in lubbock that has some nice 72 rust free doors for 250 each. If you shipped them gray hound then you would get them there really cheap. I kinda of feel bad though sending nice doors to Norman.

PM me if you want the guys number

yotaforce · 03-03-2009, 10:24 AM

Well, assuming that the rust is rather minor (if it were major I would suggest lower patch panels), but it would just consist of removing any rusty areas with a cutoff or saw, cut and form patches just for those areas, stitch them in slowly with a mig, grind them down, coat the inside of the door with a rust preventative. My old doors were rusted so bad the inside and outside of the door did no even meet anymore. I got some used rusty doors and am in the process now of doing this. I do it all the time, sometimes repairing rust on factory panels is a better way that just replacing them!

my67chevytruck · 03-03-2009, 10:33 AM

i patched a door in my build thread . let me check for a pic.

03-02-2009, 03:52 PM	#1
cedorris 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 302	Rusted Doors - best practices? My truck has quite a bit of rust and the bottom of the doors around the rockers. What is the best method for handling this? Is there a way to repair the doors with some kind of patch panel or should I buy new doors? I have a 1972 Cheyenne Super. Is there a difference in the doors for that model? If so, what doors can I use if I need to replace them. Thanks.

03-02-2009, 04:52 PM	#2
mario1128 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: cheshire ct Posts: 55	Re: Rusted Doors - best practices? lmc makes goog patch panels and this is the route i would go . I keep hearing ad things about aftermarket doors like gauge metal and fitment problems. So i would definitly path what youve got ! A pic showing the extent of rust would help to give further info . __________________ 72 chevy former 1ton converted to 1/2 ton roller 350 engine , turbo 350 and a 12 bolt on leafsprings with a flip and drop springs

03-02-2009, 06:15 PM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,444	Re: Rusted Doors - best practices? The aftermarket replacement doors are disappointing. I would try to find nice used 1972 doors. I am sure some of the board members could assist you. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

03-02-2009, 08:39 PM	#5
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Rusted Doors - best practices? You can buy a set on here and have them shipped alot cheaper than the junk Repops you are thinking about,thats why I am building these trucks now instead of Chevelles, You can still get OEM parts at a reasonable price. I had a guy give me a good set of doors (no rust) for free, and I have seen good fenders for 40-60.00 all day long, even shipped that is cheeeeap!!

03-02-2009, 10:09 PM	#6
john02fxdl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Avondale, PA. South east corner of the state Posts: 75	Re: Rusted Doors - best practices? Man, I need to come out to Missouri if they're giving out free doors!!!..lol. Seriously, I am also in desperate need of a driver side door, willing to pay $$$$ for clean, rust free, dent free original door. I got 1 piece windows and WILL NOT work with repop doors. __________________ When I grow up, I want to be the man my wife married. I used to be schitzophrenic, but we're O.K. now

03-02-2009, 11:22 PM	#8
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Rusted Doors - best practices? well i can say that the repops need the vent window to help it fit. without them the sag in the lower right corner and don't fit worth $hirt.

03-02-2009, 11:26 PM	#9
yotaforce Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rutherfordton, NC Posts: 89	Re: Rusted Doors - best practices? Patch em'...with sheet metal. __________________ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When I was laid off, I opened my own business. So now I need a bailout to keep my business open, so I can hire more help, so I can stimulate our economy, so people can pay on their mortgage, so the mortgage company won't need a multi-billion dollar bailout!

03-03-2009, 12:43 AM	#12
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Rusted Doors - best practices? You guys and that Boomer sooner crap Just kidding (sort of) Really though I have a friend here in lubbock that has some nice 72 rust free doors for 250 each. If you shipped them gray hound then you would get them there really cheap. I kinda of feel bad though sending nice doors to Norman. PM me if you want the guys number __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

03-03-2009, 10:24 AM	#13
yotaforce Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rutherfordton, NC Posts: 89	Re: Rusted Doors - best practices? Well, assuming that the rust is rather minor (if it were major I would suggest lower patch panels), but it would just consist of removing any rusty areas with a cutoff or saw, cut and form patches just for those areas, stitch them in slowly with a mig, grind them down, coat the inside of the door with a rust preventative. My old doors were rusted so bad the inside and outside of the door did no even meet anymore. I got some used rusty doors and am in the process now of doing this. I do it all the time, sometimes repairing rust on factory panels is a better way that just replacing them! __________________ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When I was laid off, I opened my own business. So now I need a bailout to keep my business open, so I can hire more help, so I can stimulate our economy, so people can pay on their mortgage, so the mortgage company won't need a multi-billion dollar bailout!

03-03-2009, 10:33 AM	#14
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Rusted Doors - best practices? i patched a door in my build thread . let me check for a pic. Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 03-03-2009 at 10:45 AM.

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