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rembrant · 09-23-2007, 02:17 PM

I was wondering if some one could tell me how well most after market door fit, or if someone has some nice oem doors for sale also need a nice right side fender.

PanelDeland · 09-23-2007, 02:37 PM

Welcome to the Board.
First just a friendly reminder that you must be a subscriber to buy/sell or post a WIW (What's it worth) thread.There are links at the top of the page to subscribe(the best $25.00) you will spend on your truck IMHO>The aftermarket doors seem pretty good.The thing you have to be aware of is that the trucks were built 40 years ago.The tolerances required by the factory weren't as close and shimming was required when the trucks were new.The same is true of the repops.Some here don't like them others do.I think it depends on how much bodywork you have done and what kind of panel gaps you intend.

Rokcrln · 09-23-2007, 02:38 PM

Well if your doors are beyond repair then aftermarket doors will be alot less work . Yes most will still need some work to make them fit just right because non of these old trucks are just alike. Even goodmark will tell you that their doors may need some tweaking of the door frame to even cutting the frame loose and re-setting it. This is not a bad thing because you are still starting with new rust free metal but it still may need a few hours work. Hope this helps in your progress.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

09-23-2007, 02:17 PM	#1
rembrant Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 1	after market doors I was wondering if some one could tell me how well most after market door fit, or if someone has some nice oem doors for sale also need a nice right side fender.

09-23-2007, 02:37 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: after market doors Welcome to the Board. First just a friendly reminder that you must be a subscriber to buy/sell or post a WIW (What's it worth) thread.There are links at the top of the page to subscribe(the best $25.00) you will spend on your truck IMHO>The aftermarket doors seem pretty good.The thing you have to be aware of is that the trucks were built 40 years ago.The tolerances required by the factory weren't as close and shimming was required when the trucks were new.The same is true of the repops.Some here don't like them others do.I think it depends on how much bodywork you have done and what kind of panel gaps you intend. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-23-2007, 02:38 PM	#3
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: after market doors Well if your doors are beyond repair then aftermarket doors will be alot less work . Yes most will still need some work to make them fit just right because non of these old trucks are just alike. Even goodmark will tell you that their doors may need some tweaking of the door frame to even cutting the frame loose and re-setting it. This is not a bad thing because you are still starting with new rust free metal but it still may need a few hours work. Hope this helps in your progress. Kevin LFD Inc.



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