Door Panels 73-80 or 81-87? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1LowToy · 10-09-2011, 08:02 PM

Which ones do I have? I had issues with the door handle clearing the panel but it was a simple task of a little dremel an a little filing. I also took my 80 door handles off and put 73 handles on. Still there is enough room for a mouse to go throuth. Are the 81-87 handles a little different? My arm rests don't fit at all.

Tan is what is was it's going to be the blaxk seats door panels and dash over the white base.

Kinda like an Oreo

**old Rusty C10** · 10-09-2011, 08:05 PM

the first picture is 73-80 the lowers are 81-87 and have a different arm rest

Restrorob · 10-09-2011, 08:23 PM

Hey Bob,

73-76 arm rest are short in length and taller, The tan one shown is 77-86 vintage and the ones needed are 81-87 with the grab area closer to the rear of the door. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=127

1LowToy · 10-09-2011, 08:59 PM

I also appears that I also need the 81-87 inside door handle and the bezel PN 38-2180. I think I'm running into a lot of also needs.

It will come together in time. The plastic fasteners may also be needed as the panel does not appear to fit flush with the door. Behind the panel the arm rest support seams to be the same. As I remember the front part of the armrest snaps in. Correct?

Good thing I went black. Color options are a little pricy

Restrorob · 10-09-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LowToy

I also took my 80 door handles off and put 73 handles on. Still there is enough room for a mouse to go throuth. Are the 81-87 handles a little different?

That's not 73 window handles but are 77-80.....

http://www.classicparts.com/Inside-H.../products/998/

You'll find handle spacers that may help close the gap in the panel.

What year doors are on this rig ?

1LowToy · 10-09-2011, 10:00 PM

The doors are 1980, the new panels appear to be 81-87 but the door release handles are off a 73 I have out back. I found some 81-87 door release handles at LMC and the handle fits lower which makes sense for the fitment issues I was having. I was told all this stuff was ordered for a 77 model truck. Oh well another Craigslist package deal. I did ok for what I spent.

Carpet, door panels, seat and dash pad for $250

motornut · 10-09-2011, 10:50 PM

the older ones look to be the same as what i started with on the 78 jimmy
changed to 89 handles and panels
issues with the older rods used clips, newer used plastic bits

10-09-2011, 08:02 PM	#1
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Door Panels 73-80 or 81-87? Which ones do I have? I had issues with the door handle clearing the panel but it was a simple task of a little dremel an a little filing. I also took my 80 door handles off and put 73 handles on. Still there is enough room for a mouse to go throuth. Are the 81-87 handles a little different? My arm rests don't fit at all. Tan is what is was it's going to be the blaxk seats door panels and dash over the white base. Kinda like an Oreo Attached Images

10-09-2011, 08:05 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Door Panels 73-80 or 81-87? the first picture is 73-80 the lowers are 81-87 and have a different arm rest __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-09-2011, 08:23 PM	#3
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Door Panels 73-80 or 81-87? Hey Bob, 73-76 arm rest are short in length and taller, The tan one shown is 77-86 vintage and the ones needed are 81-87 with the grab area closer to the rear of the door. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=127 __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

10-09-2011, 08:59 PM	#4
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Door Panels 73-80 or 81-87? I also appears that I also need the 81-87 inside door handle and the bezel PN 38-2180. I think I'm running into a lot of also needs. It will come together in time. The plastic fasteners may also be needed as the panel does not appear to fit flush with the door. Behind the panel the arm rest support seams to be the same. As I remember the front part of the armrest snaps in. Correct? Good thing I went black. Color options are a little pricy

10-09-2011, 10:00 PM	#6
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Door Panels 73-80 or 81-87? The doors are 1980, the new panels appear to be 81-87 but the door release handles are off a 73 I have out back. I found some 81-87 door release handles at LMC and the handle fits lower which makes sense for the fitment issues I was having. I was told all this stuff was ordered for a 77 model truck. Oh well another Craigslist package deal. I did ok for what I spent. Carpet, door panels, seat and dash pad for $250

10-09-2011, 10:50 PM	#7
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Door Panels 73-80 or 81-87? the older ones look to be the same as what i started with on the 78 jimmy changed to 89 handles and panels issues with the older rods used clips, newer used plastic bits __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

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