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**N2TRUX** · 09-10-2003, 06:55 PM

I struck out totally today. My broken door panel delima is getting worse rather than better. I called my GM dealer, and they don't make the panels anymore, and they don't show any on their national computer search.

I called my buddy that builds scale models, and knows plastics very well. He said they can't be glued. His only suggestion was to use silicone and a brace on the back side.

That's not what I wanted to hear.

Has anyone ordered the ones from LMC? Not the Coverlay copies, but the OEM replicas? I hate to spend $200 on panels, and them not like right....

bigblock73 · 09-10-2003, 06:58 PM

Ken, i would shy away from LMC...try Year One, Golden State, or some other high end sources...they might have actaul GM panels. I purchased my GM panels a few years back from Golden State...genuine GM parts.

-Jeff

**old Rusty C10** · 09-10-2003, 07:00 PM

theres a parts guy here Junkyardpartseeker he usually hangs out on the parts board ask him to look for you hes very good and reasonably priced

bigblock73 · 09-10-2003, 07:07 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33696

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33696

I am not sure if these will work...but you never know.

BTW - I did find a NOS right door panel with one day to go...too bad you needed a drivers side...this one was mint!

-Jeff

**N2TRUX** · 09-10-2003, 07:09 PM

old Rusty C10, I appreciate the heads up. Tommy is on the job already. He has a set that he has to go check out. If they are worth having, I will buy them for future upgrades, since they are power window panels, and mine are manual.

In the meantime, I am trying to get this thing in shape for Super Chevy in a couple weeks. I need something that will work in a short amount of time.

I am going to try to patch mine this weekend, but I doubt that I will be satisfied with the results.

**N2TRUX** · 09-10-2003, 07:16 PM

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I am not sure if these will work...but you never know.

BTW - I did find a NOS right door panel with one day to go...too bad you needed a drivers side...this one was mint!

-Jeff

Thanks Jeff. I saw those last night. Can you believe I actully found something that you did on ebay. I'm learning

No, those won't work. According to a post by Fast71, they break like this "73-76 had its own door panel 77-80, then 81-91 I knew there was a difference, but wasn't sure on the year breaks.

So I need a 77-80 drivers side to set the record straight....

**Captkaos** · 09-10-2003, 09:26 PM

Ken,
Do you know anyone that has a plastic welder? You could use that. A friend of mine broke his front bumper and they welded it back together and repainted it and you can't tell. I know the texture might be a pain, but you could cover it with the paint....

dswancutt · 09-10-2003, 09:46 PM

I think I have good news for you. Both Chevy Duty & Classic Industries still list OEM GM door panels. Chevy Duty sells both the right and left, while Classic sells left & right seperate. The bad news is they are over $199.95 pr. @ Chevy Duty, $111.15 for the LH at Classic. This assumes they are still in stock. Like you, I am curious about the quality of the aftermarket 77-80 Silverado door panels. Hope this helps.

Doug

bagged74 · 09-10-2003, 10:17 PM

Ken, you might try some of that two part "plastic welder" epoxy. It wont be like new, but it might get ya by until you can get a new one.

**swervin ervin** · 09-10-2003, 10:41 PM

If I were a betting man, I'd bet money that any aftermarket door panel will not be the same as stock. Unless, and I'm saying unless, they are NOS panels. I wouldn't put too much faith in buying any from any aftermarket company and expect them to match.

Look at it like this, the Coverlays will cost you 200 bucks, why would you be able to get any that copied the original exactly for the same or less. It just ain't going to happen.

Just my nickels worth.

09-10-2003, 06:55 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	It gets worse... I struck out totally today. My broken door panel delima is getting worse rather than better. I called my GM dealer, and they don't make the panels anymore, and they don't show any on their national computer search. I called my buddy that builds scale models, and knows plastics very well. He said they can't be glued. His only suggestion was to use silicone and a brace on the back side. That's not what I wanted to hear. Has anyone ordered the ones from LMC? Not the Coverlay copies, but the OEM replicas? I hate to spend $200 on panels, and them not like right.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-10-2003, 07:00 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	theres a parts guy here Junkyardpartseeker he usually hangs out on the parts board ask him to look for you hes very good and reasonably priced __________________ 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!!

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Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Ken, Do you know anyone that has a plastic welder? You could use that. A friend of mine broke his front bumper and they welded it back together and repainted it and you can't tell. I know the texture might be a pain, but you could cover it with the paint.... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-10-2003, 10:41 PM	#10
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	If I were a betting man, I'd bet money that any aftermarket door panel will not be the same as stock. Unless, and I'm saying unless, they are NOS panels. I wouldn't put too much faith in buying any from any aftermarket company and expect them to match. Look at it like this, the Coverlays will cost you 200 bucks, why would you be able to get any that copied the original exactly for the same or less. It just ain't going to happen. Just my nickels worth. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

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09-10-2003, 06:58 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Ken, i would shy away from LMC...try Year One, Golden State, or some other high end sources...they might have actaul GM panels. I purchased my GM panels a few years back from Golden State...genuine GM parts. -Jeff

09-10-2003, 07:07 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33696 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33696 I am not sure if these will work...but you never know. BTW - I did find a NOS right door panel with one day to go...too bad you needed a drivers side...this one was mint! -Jeff

09-10-2003, 07:09 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	old Rusty C10, I appreciate the heads up. Tommy is on the job already. He has a set that he has to go check out. If they are worth having, I will buy them for future upgrades, since they are power window panels, and mine are manual. In the meantime, I am trying to get this thing in shape for Super Chevy in a couple weeks. I need something that will work in a short amount of time. I am going to try to patch mine this weekend, but I doubt that I will be satisfied with the results.

09-10-2003, 09:46 PM	#8
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	I think I have good news for you. Both Chevy Duty & Classic Industries still list OEM GM door panels. Chevy Duty sells both the right and left, while Classic sells left & right seperate. The bad news is they are over $199.95 pr. @ Chevy Duty, $111.15 for the LH at Classic. This assumes they are still in stock. Like you, I am curious about the quality of the aftermarket 77-80 Silverado door panels. Hope this helps. Doug

09-10-2003, 10:17 PM	#9
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Ken, you might try some of that two part "plastic welder" epoxy. It wont be like new, but it might get ya by until you can get a new one.



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