Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chewychevy67 · 02-27-2019, 10:35 AM

For those who have Done this I have a few questions. Can I use the existing holes where the metal panel bolts in as pilot holes for making the bigger holes for the clips on the 72 panel? Also what size holes are needed for the clips and does anyone know where clips that work properly are available? Thanks in advance.

franken · 02-27-2019, 09:22 PM

No answers but my understanding is the 72 window regulators and maybe the door handle spline thing stick out farther than earlier years. I'm not positive though.

**Sheepdip** · 02-27-2019, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by franken

No answers but my understanding is the 72 window regulators and maybe the door handle spline thing stick out farther than earlier years. I'm not positive though.

Yes they do stick out further. You have to change out the whole window regulator and door handle mechanism.

chewychevy67 · 02-27-2019, 09:41 PM

Yes I have those things already I'm just concerned about getting the panel mounting holes in the correct locations in the door.

**CUSTOM/10** · 02-27-2019, 10:14 PM

I did this many years back, and if I remember correctly I drilled out the existing threaded holes for the older metal panels to accommodate the plastic push in mounts for the 72 panels. I don't remember the size drill, I most likely did it by trial and error. I do believe theses doors are still on my old rusted out truck in the yard, and could take a look at them this weekend if you need.

Gary

**uncle** · 02-28-2019, 07:58 AM

I did this years ago also but pretty sure I found a plastic clip that had smaller diameter stud,so I never drilled threaded holes in bottom of the door. Check at automotive paint store for clip selection.

chewychevy67 · 02-28-2019, 10:36 AM

That's interesting. I may have to look into that

**Ironangel** · 02-28-2019, 11:37 AM

The 72 nylon push pins can be had here, http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...&Category_ID=7 I'm pretty sure these guys have them as well https://www.classicparts.com/Door-Pa...oducts/267/5/0

chewychevy67 · 03-16-2019, 10:22 AM

Can anyone tell me what exact size drill bit I need to drill these holes to factory size for the clips to mount the panel properly please?

ls1nova71 · 03-16-2019, 10:30 AM

They're just a touch over 1/4", so 1/4" should work.

chewychevy67 · 03-16-2019, 03:22 PM

Perfect thanks!

02-27-2019, 10:35 AM	#1
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions For those who have Done this I have a few questions. Can I use the existing holes where the metal panel bolts in as pilot holes for making the bigger holes for the clips on the 72 panel? Also what size holes are needed for the clips and does anyone know where clips that work properly are available? Thanks in advance.

02-27-2019, 09:22 PM	#2
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,102	Re: Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions No answers but my understanding is the 72 window regulators and maybe the door handle spline thing stick out farther than earlier years. I'm not positive though.

02-27-2019, 09:41 PM	#4
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions Yes I have those things already I'm just concerned about getting the panel mounting holes in the correct locations in the door.

02-27-2019, 10:14 PM	#5
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Re: Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions I did this many years back, and if I remember correctly I drilled out the existing threaded holes for the older metal panels to accommodate the plastic push in mounts for the 72 panels. I don't remember the size drill, I most likely did it by trial and error. I do believe theses doors are still on my old rusted out truck in the yard, and could take a look at them this weekend if you need. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

02-28-2019, 07:58 AM	#6
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions I did this years ago also but pretty sure I found a plastic clip that had smaller diameter stud,so I never drilled threaded holes in bottom of the door. Check at automotive paint store for clip selection.

02-28-2019, 10:36 AM	#7
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions That's interesting. I may have to look into that

02-28-2019, 11:37 AM	#8
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions The 72 nylon push pins can be had here, http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...&Category_ID=7 I'm pretty sure these guys have them as well https://www.classicparts.com/Door-Pa...oducts/267/5/0 __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

03-16-2019, 10:22 AM	#9
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions Can anyone tell me what exact size drill bit I need to drill these holes to factory size for the clips to mount the panel properly please?

03-16-2019, 10:30 AM	#10
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions They're just a touch over 1/4", so 1/4" should work. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

03-16-2019, 03:22 PM	#11
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: Adding 72 door panels to 67-71 doors questions Perfect thanks!

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