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landsurvey1 · 03-23-2009, 08:46 PM

I scored some Cheyenne Super door panels at a local parts store in Phoenix. After cleaning them up, I decide to paint them with SEMS vinyl spray paint, saddle color. The original woodgrain inserts are faded and worn so I decided to order inserts from LMC. Now I am not sure if I should use the original or new inserts. Any thoughts?

**LockDoc** · 03-23-2009, 08:51 PM

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I think the new one looks pretty nice with the new paint....

LockDoc

**68350** · 03-23-2009, 08:52 PM

If that last picture is with the new inserts, i would go with them, if it's the originals, i would keep em. nice job!!

ChevLoRay · 03-23-2009, 08:53 PM

The bottom one came from LMC? It looks nice. Why wouldn't you want to use them? If you know (and we both do) that the originals are faded, then we both know that the new ones are going to stand out.

One option that may work for some is to get some Dinoc vinyl and re-cover the originals. Dinoc is from 3M and is what the Gen'l used to do the woodgrain on vehicles in the late 60's and into the 70's.

CheyenneShop · 03-23-2009, 09:09 PM

So you use your trailer for a workbench/paint table too!

looks good with the new, but how does it go with the rest of the interior?

oldblue1968chevy · 03-23-2009, 09:15 PM

looks good

landsurvey1 · 03-23-2009, 09:24 PM

yeah, the last one is the LMC insert. I guess I was looking to see how many purest there are. I wasn't sure if I wanted to stay w/original or not. I agree that the bottom photo looks good, I just didn’t know if looks are worth more than originality. Thanks for you opinions

landsurvey1 · 03-23-2009, 09:28 PM

I have the dash pad the same color, the seats are done in a vinyl saddle color also. I will post pick when I am done with the door panel install, thanks for your opinion.

otsenre · 03-23-2009, 09:42 PM

Spray a couple coats of sealer on woodgrain inserts, sand between coats, you will be surprised how it will bring out the color. Of course you will have to do a little touchup on woodgrain after first coat of sealer, but the original inserts look great restored

03-23-2009, 08:46 PM	#1
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Cheyenne Super door panels I scored some Cheyenne Super door panels at a local parts store in Phoenix. After cleaning them up, I decide to paint them with SEMS vinyl spray paint, saddle color. The original woodgrain inserts are faded and worn so I decided to order inserts from LMC. Now I am not sure if I should use the original or new inserts. Any thoughts? Attached Images

03-23-2009, 08:51 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,420	Re: Cheyenne Super door panels - I think the new one looks pretty nice with the new paint.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-23-2009, 08:52 PM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Cheyenne Super door panels If that last picture is with the new inserts, i would go with them, if it's the originals, i would keep em. nice job!! __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

03-23-2009, 08:53 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Cheyenne Super door panels The bottom one came from LMC? It looks nice. Why wouldn't you want to use them? If you know (and we both do) that the originals are faded, then we both know that the new ones are going to stand out. One option that may work for some is to get some Dinoc vinyl and re-cover the originals. Dinoc is from 3M and is what the Gen'l used to do the woodgrain on vehicles in the late 60's and into the 70's. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-23-2009, 09:09 PM	#5
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Cheyenne Super door panels So you use your trailer for a workbench/paint table too! looks good with the new, but how does it go with the rest of the interior? __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

03-23-2009, 09:15 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cheyenne Super door panels looks good __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-23-2009, 09:24 PM	#7
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: Cheyenne Super door panels yeah, the last one is the LMC insert. I guess I was looking to see how many purest there are. I wasn't sure if I wanted to stay w/original or not. I agree that the bottom photo looks good, I just didn’t know if looks are worth more than originality. Thanks for you opinions

03-23-2009, 09:28 PM	#8
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: Cheyenne Super door panels I have the dash pad the same color, the seats are done in a vinyl saddle color also. I will post pick when I am done with the door panel install, thanks for your opinion.

03-23-2009, 09:42 PM	#9
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: Cheyenne Super door panels Spray a couple coats of sealer on woodgrain inserts, sand between coats, you will be surprised how it will bring out the color. Of course you will have to do a little touchup on woodgrain after first coat of sealer, but the original inserts look great restored Last edited by otsenre; 03-23-2009 at 09:46 PM.

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