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jwa76fleetside · 05-18-2009, 12:27 PM

I am still a little unclear. I have a 76 c10 and i need new doors. I do want power locks and windows. SHould I buy an aftermarket kit or just get some doors off of a later model chevy truck that already has pw locks and windows and then just wire them up? what would be the best year to buy that has pwr windows and locks but is the closest esthetically to the 76 door? Thanks. JW

bigblock73 · 05-18-2009, 12:29 PM

factory PW/PL will not fit in 76 doors...that is why they (GM) redid the doors in 77.

You could try aftermarket kits, but I have no experience with any of them.

ont_guy_38 · 05-18-2009, 12:55 PM

Doors off a newer truck with power windows and doors will bolt right on the only difference being is the newer style door panels so if thats not an issue go for it

bigblock73 · 05-18-2009, 01:00 PM

Sorry, misread your question.

Pick up 88-91 Suburban or Blazer PW/PL doors...they were all almost power equipped, heck, you might even get lucky and get some with power mirrors.

They look identical on the outside, but the door panels are different and won't exactly match your 76 interior. You easily remedy that by installing an 81+ dash pad too.

Another benefit of the newer doors, newer and hopefully less worn parts...seals too.

jwa76fleetside · 05-18-2009, 03:13 PM

what type of burb? I am finding suburburban 1500,10s,and 2500? will any of these work?

bigblock73 · 05-18-2009, 06:50 PM

Any 88-91 Suburban or Blazer front doors will work.

jwa76fleetside · 05-19-2009, 09:45 AM

thanks

**N2TRUX** · 05-19-2009, 09:56 AM

The only prob your going to have is the wiring harness. The 76 won't have accommodations for the sub harness to plug in to. You might be able to acquire that from the donor, but get EVERYTHING if you do. There will be several pluags that are different from your truck.

jwa76fleetside · 05-19-2009, 10:03 AM

so there are aftermarket kits for power windows and power locks. Would it be easier to go that route?

silvereagle07 · 05-19-2009, 10:17 AM

jwa check out this site it may help. They have harnesses and switches for factory appearance. They also have door lock actuators.

http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/...ct_Code=GM01-K

jwa76fleetside · 05-19-2009, 10:54 AM

ahhh very nice

powerdriver 1958 · 05-20-2009, 06:33 PM

The only thing is if you have to buy repair parts the factory doors would be easier to find stuff for.lock motors and window motors

05-18-2009, 12:27 PM	#1
jwa76fleetside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bothell Posts: 247	ok i have asked this before but... I am still a little unclear. I have a 76 c10 and i need new doors. I do want power locks and windows. SHould I buy an aftermarket kit or just get some doors off of a later model chevy truck that already has pw locks and windows and then just wire them up? what would be the best year to buy that has pwr windows and locks but is the closest esthetically to the 76 door? Thanks. JW __________________ 76 Chevy Fleetside 63 Lincoln Continental w/ Ford Racing 460 (550hp) 2012 VW GTI 2013 Escalade 2008 Harley

05-18-2009, 12:29 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: ok i have asked this before but... factory PW/PL will not fit in 76 doors...that is why they (GM) redid the doors in 77. You could try aftermarket kits, but I have no experience with any of them. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 05-18-2009 at 12:29 PM.

05-18-2009, 12:55 PM	#3
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: ok i have asked this before but... Doors off a newer truck with power windows and doors will bolt right on the only difference being is the newer style door panels so if thats not an issue go for it

05-18-2009, 01:00 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: ok i have asked this before but... Sorry, misread your question. Pick up 88-91 Suburban or Blazer PW/PL doors...they were all almost power equipped, heck, you might even get lucky and get some with power mirrors. They look identical on the outside, but the door panels are different and won't exactly match your 76 interior. You easily remedy that by installing an 81+ dash pad too. Another benefit of the newer doors, newer and hopefully less worn parts...seals too. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 05-18-2009 at 01:01 PM.

05-18-2009, 03:13 PM	#5
jwa76fleetside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bothell Posts: 247	Re: ok i have asked this before but... what type of burb? I am finding suburburban 1500,10s,and 2500? will any of these work? __________________ 76 Chevy Fleetside 63 Lincoln Continental w/ Ford Racing 460 (550hp) 2012 VW GTI 2013 Escalade 2008 Harley

05-18-2009, 06:50 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: ok i have asked this before but... Any 88-91 Suburban or Blazer front doors will work. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-19-2009, 09:45 AM	#7
jwa76fleetside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bothell Posts: 247	Re: ok i have asked this before but... thanks __________________ 76 Chevy Fleetside 63 Lincoln Continental w/ Ford Racing 460 (550hp) 2012 VW GTI 2013 Escalade 2008 Harley

05-19-2009, 09:56 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: ok i have asked this before but... The only prob your going to have is the wiring harness. The 76 won't have accommodations for the sub harness to plug in to. You might be able to acquire that from the donor, but get EVERYTHING if you do. There will be several pluags that are different from your truck. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-19-2009, 10:03 AM	#9
jwa76fleetside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bothell Posts: 247	Re: ok i have asked this before but... so there are aftermarket kits for power windows and power locks. Would it be easier to go that route? __________________ 76 Chevy Fleetside 63 Lincoln Continental w/ Ford Racing 460 (550hp) 2012 VW GTI 2013 Escalade 2008 Harley

05-19-2009, 10:17 AM	#10
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: ok i have asked this before but... jwa check out this site it may help. They have harnesses and switches for factory appearance. They also have door lock actuators. http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/...ct_Code=GM01-K __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT Last edited by silvereagle07; 05-19-2009 at 10:20 AM.

05-19-2009, 10:54 AM	#11
jwa76fleetside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bothell Posts: 247	Re: ok i have asked this before but... ahhh very nice __________________ 76 Chevy Fleetside 63 Lincoln Continental w/ Ford Racing 460 (550hp) 2012 VW GTI 2013 Escalade 2008 Harley

05-20-2009, 06:33 PM	#12
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: ok i have asked this before but... The only thing is if you have to buy repair parts the factory doors would be easier to find stuff for.lock motors and window motors Last edited by powerdriver 1958; 05-20-2009 at 06:36 PM.

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