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Nova_Cobra64 · 11-30-2002, 06:22 PM

Right now I have the stock style door panels that are held on by oversized bolts. They are getting to be in rough shape. We were thinking of getting stainless steel cut to the proper dimensions and putting that in place of the panels.
Has anybody tried this?
Would I be better off just going with some nice black carpet or other material?

chevy_fatman · 11-30-2002, 08:15 PM

I don't know if anybody here has tried that, personally I haven't, They sure would look different and last much longer that original, let us know how you make out

Jwill41 · 12-01-2002, 06:00 PM

That would look great, especially with a stainless dash panel.

71k5 · 12-01-2002, 08:38 PM

Where did you get the seats? They really look good!

weasel29gm · 12-01-2002, 09:25 PM

If you can get the stainless Ithink it would look sharp,kinda like a a drag interior. I covered mine with OEM leather looks OK for the 1st time tryin'.

MStokes · 12-02-2002, 03:39 PM

Here is a photo of one of my panels after I removed it from the truck. All of the other trim in the truck was black, so I wanted to change the color of the panels also. I used canned vinyl paint and it seemed to work good. I'm not sure how well it will stand up over time however.

MStokes · 12-02-2002, 03:41 PM

Here is the after pic. I'm just waiting for new mounting hardware to show up in the mail before I can reinstall it.

Jwill41 · 12-02-2002, 05:26 PM

BEAUTIFUL. i HAVE USED THE SPRAY CAN DYE FOR MANY YEARS. GOTTA LOVE IT!

MStokes · 12-02-2002, 05:29 PM

How durable is the dye and how often do you have to redo it to keep it looking good?

Hooter · 12-02-2002, 07:31 PM

It dyes the vinyl. So unless you scratch it you shouldnt have any problems.

Jwill41 · 12-02-2002, 07:58 PM

I used to drive the 67 quite a lot and it has been on there for years. It does wear a little on the seats where you slide in and out.

Hooter · 12-02-2002, 08:00 PM

that is because you are wearing down the actual vinyl. Not the paint

11-30-2002, 06:22 PM	#1
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,145	Door panels Right now I have the stock style door panels that are held on by oversized bolts. They are getting to be in rough shape. We were thinking of getting stainless steel cut to the proper dimensions and putting that in place of the panels. Has anybody tried this? Would I be better off just going with some nice black carpet or other material?

11-30-2002, 08:15 PM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	I don't know if anybody here has tried that, personally I haven't, They sure would look different and last much longer that original, let us know how you make out __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

12-01-2002, 06:00 PM	#3
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	That would look great, especially with a stainless dash panel. Attached Images __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

12-01-2002, 09:25 PM	#5
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	If you can get the stainless Ithink it would look sharp,kinda like a a drag interior. I covered mine with OEM leather looks OK for the 1st time tryin'. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

12-02-2002, 03:39 PM	#6
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	Here is a photo of one of my panels after I removed it from the truck. All of the other trim in the truck was black, so I wanted to change the color of the panels also. I used canned vinyl paint and it seemed to work good. I'm not sure how well it will stand up over time however. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB, 400/350, 2WD 1972 C-20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4WD (Converted)

12-01-2002, 08:38 PM	#4
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	Where did you get the seats? They really look good!

12-02-2002, 03:41 PM	#7
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	Here is the after pic. I'm just waiting for new mounting hardware to show up in the mail before I can reinstall it. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB, 400/350, 2WD 1972 C-20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4WD (Converted)

12-02-2002, 05:26 PM	#8
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	BEAUTIFUL. i HAVE USED THE SPRAY CAN DYE FOR MANY YEARS. GOTTA LOVE IT! __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

12-02-2002, 05:29 PM	#9
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	How durable is the dye and how often do you have to redo it to keep it looking good? __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB, 400/350, 2WD 1972 C-20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4WD (Converted)

12-02-2002, 07:31 PM	#10
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	It dyes the vinyl. So unless you scratch it you shouldnt have any problems. __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-02-2002, 07:58 PM	#11
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I used to drive the 67 quite a lot and it has been on there for years. It does wear a little on the seats where you slide in and out. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

12-02-2002, 08:00 PM	#12
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	that is because you are wearing down the actual vinyl. Not the paint __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life



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