55 2nd serie GMC

[ChuckDriver]

Thanks!

[JML55]

Completed the one piece windows modification this weekend, turn out really good, thanks for the info found here. Also got the back bumper to the chrome shop should have it back by the end of the month.

[oldman3]

Looks good...Jim

[Kim57]

Very nice.
Kim

[waybad]

Jean, can you tell me if the Windshield Visor causes anymore wind noise than without it?
the one piece window mod is in my future also!! your truck is beautiful!!!
thanks again Tinker

[JML55]

Originally Posted by waybad

Jean, can you tell me if the Windshield Visor causes anymore wind noise than without it?
the one piece window mod is in my future also!! your truck is beautiful!!!
thanks again Tinker

Thanks, well i haven't driven the truck on the hyw yet just around the yard so i cannot tell you and it looks like the way this winter is going around here it wont be for a while yet.
Thanks again for watching

[LuckyJoe]

Jean, been watching your build for a good while and all I can say is "Awesome". I'm re-doing my interior and had some questions on your door panels. Are they one or two piece, top/bottom? Double layer thick? How do they attach to door, screws or push pins hidden etc? Looks like the arm rests are from 55-56 chevy Bel-Air? Any detail pics of door panel assembly? I plan to do the same panels as you've done. I've looked at a huge amount of panels and when I saw yours....my decision was finalized. Thanks for any information.

Joe,

[JML55]

Originally Posted by LuckyJoe

Jean, been watching your build for a good while and all I can say is "Awesome". I'm re-doing my interior and had some questions on your door panels. Are they one or two piece, top/bottom? Double layer thick? How do they attach to door, screws or push pins hidden etc? Looks like the arm rests are from 55-56 chevy Bel-Air? Any detail pics of door panel assembly? I plan to do the same panels as you've done. I've looked at a huge amount of panels and when I saw yours....my decision was finalized. Thanks for any information.

Joe,

Thanks Joe, yes it was hard to come up with a decent design for the door panel but i think we got a good one. the panel are one piece custom build by my buddy , the arm rest are custom also and yes copied somewhat off my 55 Belair, attached to the panel . The panels attach with hidden clips in holes drilled in the door, now my doors are full of holes, oh well, lol. Ill get some better pictures of the panel later tonight.

[dubie]

Good on ya for keeping on this truck bud. I honestly don't think I could work on a project on and off for as long as you have and see it through to completion. This one is turning out looking spectacular

[JML55]

Originally Posted by dubie

Good on ya for keeping on this truck bud. I honestly don't think I could work on a project on and off for as long as you have and see it through to completion. This one is turning out looking spectacular

Thanks, its all in the fine details now and it takes more time, but i'm happy the way its turning out. Trying to get it to the safety in the next couple weeks and back to the body shop for a couple of touch up. And i got my spot for the World of Wheel that should be awsome.

[JML55]

Close up on the door panel.

[LuckyJoe]

Thanks Jean for the door panel pic.

Joe,

[JML55]

Door panels installed with trim.

[Red Foreman]

Nice!

[LuckyJoe]

The red strip really pulls it together inside /outside. I like a lot.

Joe,

[oldman3]

Sweeeeet...Jim

[Kim57]

Very nice.
Kim

[JML55]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Very nice.
Kim

Thanks, Kim

[ChuckDriver]

Outstanding!

[lowdownstar]

Originally Posted by JML55

Door panels installed with trim.

If you don't mine me asking how do your door panels mount to the doors?


Thanks Ray

[JML55]

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

If you don't mine me asking how do your door panels mount to the doors?


Thanks Ray

Panel clips in the back of the panel lined up with holes drilled in the door, i also have a bracket that lines up with the armrest. There's about 20 panel clips and a couples of screws at the armrest.

[lowdownstar]

Thanks for the info the truck came out beautiful


Ray

[LuckyJoe]

Jean, I hate to bug you about details, but the finished product is most important. On the clips, I've seen so many types of clips I'm going crazy trying to figure out which ones to use that will allow the panel to be removed fairly easy in the future. Can you tell me specifically which clips you used, steel or plastic, a picture or supplier would really help me out. I've got the the first mock-up template done. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Joe,

[youngrodder]

Lucky Joe-

Not to highjack the thread but I had a picture handy of the clips that I used. In talking with some people these are very commonly used.

They are a steel spring clip. You drill a small 1/4 hole in your door panel. They must be installed in your door panel prior to covering it with material. As you design your door panel find somewhere that you can bolt the door panel to the door like through the arm rest. This is just helps keep everything in place (especially when pulling the door shut)

Good luck
Marc

[LuckyJoe]

Hey Marc, no highjack, I rely on this site for the best information available on these trucks. Most have already been there, I'm just catching up on a lot of stuff. Those clips look like they will work and are already ordered. Thanks for the tip.

Joe,