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wessscott · 12-19-2004, 09:45 PM

I have a 70 c10 and like the look of the 72 door panels. If I got a set would I have to change anything such as the regulator or door handles etc?

longnlow72 · 12-19-2004, 10:37 PM

i have a set of 70 doors that i plan on putting my 72 guts and panels on, the regulators and door handles are the same, it looks like most of my holes will line up, but i have heard about people having mounting issues because they arent the same, if you wan tomarow i can go try and answer your question for sure

Longhorn Man · 12-19-2004, 10:44 PM

The shaft for the handle on the window regulater was longer in 72 to acomidate the new panel. You might be able to do without replacing them...but you'll probably need them though.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-20-2004, 09:50 AM

I know this one for sure. I put 72's on my 67 doors. I tried to use the original shafts. You HAVE TO change them. The 67-71 regulator shafts, door and window, are shorter than the 72. They will barely poke out of the 72 panel. I was lucky and had a 72 custom parts truck so I just went back to it and switched the window and door regulators. If you look at the 67-71 door panels they are just flat panels, the 72's are a lot "thicker." The swap is worth it and now would be an excellent time to order brand new window regulators! Even the armrests screw into the original holes. I love how the panels look on my truck!

Solver · 12-20-2004, 06:03 PM

67 redneck could you explain the process you went through to get the plastic push in pins to work. Mine didn't quite line up and some of the holes were to big after removing the captured nuts. If I have asked this of you previously you can disregard. I hate to screw through the door panel and was not looking forward to welding holes shut and redrilling right size holes. Have done this swap before but just wasn't quite satisfied with the fitment and holding of the plastic door panel pins

HeavyD · 12-20-2004, 07:58 PM

Might this be a good article for the FAQ section? I would like to see pics of redoing the bottom holes before taking trhe drill to mine.

wessscott · 12-20-2004, 11:37 PM

Thanks for the info I will go ahead and get all the parts.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-21-2004, 09:56 AM

sorry y'all, but i was bad and drilled my panels

67ChevyRedneck · 12-21-2004, 10:00 AM

crap, hit the wrong button....I measured evenly from each corner and put 4 screws in my panel. Mine were used that I clean-up and resprayed, but they honestly looked new....Not sure if you would want to drill new $120 door panels. I used the fancy screws with a curved head and their own V-shaped washer and then I painted them black with some model paint to match the panel. You don't even notice they are there. I did this about 5 years ago, but I do remember not being able to get the clips to line up...hence the drilling. Sorry, no deep insight there, but you DO need 72 door and window regulators.

12-19-2004, 09:45 PM	#1
wessscott Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 41	door panels I have a 70 c10 and like the look of the 72 door panels. If I got a set would I have to change anything such as the regulator or door handles etc?

12-19-2004, 10:37 PM	#2
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i have a set of 70 doors that i plan on putting my 72 guts and panels on, the regulators and door handles are the same, it looks like most of my holes will line up, but i have heard about people having mounting issues because they arent the same, if you wan tomarow i can go try and answer your question for sure __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

12-20-2004, 09:50 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I know this one for sure. I put 72's on my 67 doors. I tried to use the original shafts. You HAVE TO change them. The 67-71 regulator shafts, door and window, are shorter than the 72. They will barely poke out of the 72 panel. I was lucky and had a 72 custom parts truck so I just went back to it and switched the window and door regulators. If you look at the 67-71 door panels they are just flat panels, the 72's are a lot "thicker." The swap is worth it and now would be an excellent time to order brand new window regulators! Even the armrests screw into the original holes. I love how the panels look on my truck! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-20-2004, 06:03 PM	#5
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	67 redneck could you explain the process you went through to get the plastic push in pins to work. Mine didn't quite line up and some of the holes were to big after removing the captured nuts. If I have asked this of you previously you can disregard. I hate to screw through the door panel and was not looking forward to welding holes shut and redrilling right size holes. Have done this swap before but just wasn't quite satisfied with the fitment and holding of the plastic door panel pins __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

12-20-2004, 07:58 PM	#6
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Might this be a good article for the FAQ section? I would like to see pics of redoing the bottom holes before taking trhe drill to mine. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-19-2004, 10:44 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The shaft for the handle on the window regulater was longer in 72 to acomidate the new panel. You might be able to do without replacing them...but you'll probably need them though.

12-20-2004, 11:37 PM	#7
wessscott Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 41	Thanks for the info I will go ahead and get all the parts.

12-21-2004, 09:56 AM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	sorry y'all, but i was bad and drilled my panels __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-21-2004, 10:00 AM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	crap, hit the wrong button....I measured evenly from each corner and put 4 screws in my panel. Mine were used that I clean-up and resprayed, but they honestly looked new....Not sure if you would want to drill new $120 door panels. I used the fancy screws with a curved head and their own V-shaped washer and then I painted them black with some model paint to match the panel. You don't even notice they are there. I did this about 5 years ago, but I do remember not being able to get the clips to line up...hence the drilling. Sorry, no deep insight there, but you DO need 72 door and window regulators. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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