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captain · 08-20-2002, 02:22 PM

First, I know little about cars and trucks other than I *love* 71 and 72 Chevy pickups. I just bought a 72 and I have some basic questions. Let me also say that I would have preferred a 71 for sentimental reasons (dad had one) and that I am not worried about restoring it to perfection.

1. I keep reading that the aftermarket door panels for the 72's do not fit right. Will door panels for a 71 fit my doors? Please cut me slack here... at least I'm not cutting my dash.

2. My truck is brown and has a white cab. Is the white cab a 72 thing or did other years have the white cab as well?

3. I want to paint my truck blue. Does anyone know the name of the factory blue for these trucks?

Thanks in advance for any responses. I have been reading more than I have been posting and this board has the friendliest community I think I have ever seen. I like the spirit here. Just happy to see this place is more about helping each other than flaming each other (semi-)anonymously.

bigvinnie · 08-20-2002, 02:49 PM

welcome to the board....

1. I believe there's a difference in the length of the shafts that the door and window handles attach to, on 72 only, so you may have to stick with 72 door panels, someone can clarify this.

2. The white cab is not a 72 only option.

3. For 72, the code for medium blue is 523, and it's called Dark Blue, even tho it's really a medium blue in my opinion.... I know because mine is this color.... there were several shades of blue offered.

Paul Clark · 08-20-2002, 03:48 PM

My '72 "was" blue with a white top. The option number was 542 - White/Medium Blue.
Not sure if that number would help at the paint store or not. The last time I painted it factory color the book at the store just said 1972 Medium Blue.

captain · 08-20-2002, 04:00 PM

What does NOS mean? And what do all those posts I see with just "ttt" mean?

red71cheyenne · 08-20-2002, 04:04 PM

Welcome and NOS means New Old Stock, and ttt means to the top. Someone uses it to get their post back to the top of the board. Jeff.

Paul Clark · 08-20-2002, 05:19 PM

Memory is fuzzy (old-timer's disease) so someone else chime in here. But I seem to remember reading that the door panels will work even though the holes don't line up right. If you try to ad the woodgrain inserts though, you're pretty much screwed. Is that right, or am I at least close?

woodrow59 · 08-20-2002, 05:47 PM

Not an expert but just looking at the parts catalogs ,,,,, the '72 door panels, window regulators and latch controls are different than '67-'71.

Just a (expensive) thought ,,,,,,, could you change the window regulator and latch control to a '67-'71 ,,,,, is the shaft length the only difference???

captain · 08-20-2002, 05:55 PM

I hope they will work. My truck's interior is pretty fugly right now. I don't even have the truck yet (waiting on shipping), but here is a pic. Anyone interested can go to my website (see my sig) for a couple more pics.

The woodgrain thing is a non-issue for me because I prefer the more "plain" look.

Thanks for the answers guys.

chevyman 68 C/10 · 08-20-2002, 06:15 PM

bigvinnie you had every answer to every thing asked tell me what am I thinking now. HA Ha!
Great job

08-20-2002, 02:22 PM	#1
captain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	newbie questions First, I know little about cars and trucks other than I love 71 and 72 Chevy pickups. I just bought a 72 and I have some basic questions. Let me also say that I would have preferred a 71 for sentimental reasons (dad had one) and that I am not worried about restoring it to perfection. 1. I keep reading that the aftermarket door panels for the 72's do not fit right. Will door panels for a 71 fit my doors? Please cut me slack here... at least I'm not cutting my dash. 2. My truck is brown and has a white cab. Is the white cab a 72 thing or did other years have the white cab as well? 3. I want to paint my truck blue. Does anyone know the name of the factory blue for these trucks? Thanks in advance for any responses. I have been reading more than I have been posting and this board has the friendliest community I think I have ever seen. I like the spirit here. Just happy to see this place is more about helping each other than flaming each other (semi-)anonymously.

08-20-2002, 02:49 PM	#2
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	welcome to the board.... 1. I believe there's a difference in the length of the shafts that the door and window handles attach to, on 72 only, so you may have to stick with 72 door panels, someone can clarify this. 2. The white cab is not a 72 only option. 3. For 72, the code for medium blue is 523, and it's called Dark Blue, even tho it's really a medium blue in my opinion.... I know because mine is this color.... there were several shades of blue offered. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

08-20-2002, 04:00 PM	#4
captain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	couple more questions What does NOS mean? And what do all those posts I see with just "ttt" mean? __________________ Tommy Morgan 1969 Custom 10, 1998 C1500 My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605783 They say there's a sucker born every minute. They go to Ebay to be baptized.

08-20-2002, 04:04 PM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Welcome and NOS means New Old Stock, and ttt means to the top. Someone uses it to get their post back to the top of the board. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-20-2002, 05:47 PM	#7
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Not an expert but just looking at the parts catalogs ,,,,, the '72 door panels, window regulators and latch controls are different than '67-'71. Just a (expensive) thought ,,,,,,, could you change the window regulator and latch control to a '67-'71 ,,,,, is the shaft length the only difference??? __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-20-2002, 03:48 PM	#3
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	My '72 "was" blue with a white top. The option number was 542 - White/Medium Blue. Not sure if that number would help at the paint store or not. The last time I painted it factory color the book at the store just said 1972 Medium Blue.

08-20-2002, 05:19 PM	#6
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	Memory is fuzzy (old-timer's disease) so someone else chime in here. But I seem to remember reading that the door panels will work even though the holes don't line up right. If you try to ad the woodgrain inserts though, you're pretty much screwed. Is that right, or am I at least close?

08-20-2002, 05:55 PM	#8
captain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	I hope they will work. My truck's interior is pretty fugly right now. I don't even have the truck yet (waiting on shipping), but here is a pic. Anyone interested can go to my website (see my sig) for a couple more pics. The woodgrain thing is a non-issue for me because I prefer the more "plain" look. Thanks for the answers guys. __________________ Tommy Morgan 1969 Custom 10, 1998 C1500 My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605783 They say there's a sucker born every minute. They go to Ebay to be baptized.

08-20-2002, 06:15 PM	#9
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	bigvinnie you had every answer to every thing asked tell me what am I thinking now. HA Ha! Great job __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.



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