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Fishwacker · 01-10-2008, 07:23 PM

Hi All,
I'm wanting to replace the original plastic inner door panels in my 72 3/4T with earlier flat metal ones. Any one been there/done that? Is it a straight swap or are there other parts I need to change as well? Any help or info is certainly appreciated. Thanks.

powerbench · 01-10-2008, 07:35 PM

don't quote me on this but the 72 doors have longer window regulator pins that stick out and the door opening handle is longer as well ....so the window crank and handle might be swinging in the wind unless you chenge the regulators and door latch mech.....some one else will correct me if i'am wrong...i hope

72ChevyAZ · 01-10-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerbench

don't quote me on this but the 72 doors have longer window regulator pins that stick out and the door opening handle is longer as well ....so the window crank and handle might be swinging in the wind unless you chenge the regulators and door latch mech.....some one else will correct me if i'am wrong...i hope

Correct!

I just got done doing what the OP is asking. I just ended up buying doors to a 68 and ordering new regulators for it too. The metal panels have 4 screws on the bottom to mount and a metal strip at the top that is seperate with I believe another four screws. You can mount the metal panels on the 72 doors, just need to make the extra holes (I believe).

Fishwacker · 01-10-2008, 08:44 PM

Thanks Guys,
I was afraid of that. The real problem is those stinkin' thick door panels and the fat arm rest that gets all tore up as you reach for the left half of the seat belt. That designer sure had crap for brains. Why in the world would anyone think that decreasing the available space in a truck cab would be a good idea? DUH!!!
OK! I'm done venting now. Anyone know what the last year the shorter door hardware was used on? If it's available from the repop guys, it might prove to be the least amount of hassle both time and money wise. Thanks again for your help.

**lks dcvn** · 01-10-2008, 09:18 PM

shorter stuff = any year before 1972...

sad but true - 72 is the only year for the longer door stuff.

it is available from the vendors - make sure to get the 67-71 door stuff (for the shorter hardware).

Longhorn Man · 01-11-2008, 01:10 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273385
another thread n the first page on the same topic, look there for more responses

72MARIO · 01-11-2008, 03:27 PM

I Used The 72 Hardware With 67 Style Flat Pannels No Problem.

01-10-2008, 07:23 PM	#1
Fishwacker Never Give Up Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 67	Earlier Door Panels In My 72 Hi All, I'm wanting to replace the original plastic inner door panels in my 72 3/4T with earlier flat metal ones. Any one been there/done that? Is it a straight swap or are there other parts I need to change as well? Any help or info is certainly appreciated. Thanks.

01-10-2008, 07:35 PM	#2
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: Earlier Door Panels In My 72 don't quote me on this but the 72 doors have longer window regulator pins that stick out and the door opening handle is longer as well ....so the window crank and handle might be swinging in the wind unless you chenge the regulators and door latch mech.....some one else will correct me if i'am wrong...i hope

01-10-2008, 08:44 PM	#4
Fishwacker Never Give Up Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 67	Re: Earlier Door Panels In My 72 Thanks Guys, I was afraid of that. The real problem is those stinkin' thick door panels and the fat arm rest that gets all tore up as you reach for the left half of the seat belt. That designer sure had crap for brains. Why in the world would anyone think that decreasing the available space in a truck cab would be a good idea? DUH!!! OK! I'm done venting now. Anyone know what the last year the shorter door hardware was used on? If it's available from the repop guys, it might prove to be the least amount of hassle both time and money wise. Thanks again for your help.

01-10-2008, 09:18 PM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Earlier Door Panels In My 72 shorter stuff = any year before 1972... sad but true - 72 is the only year for the longer door stuff. it is available from the vendors - make sure to get the 67-71 door stuff (for the shorter hardware).

01-11-2008, 01:10 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Earlier Door Panels In My 72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273385 another thread n the first page on the same topic, look there for more responses

01-11-2008, 03:27 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Earlier Door Panels In My 72 I Used The 72 Hardware With 67 Style Flat Pannels No Problem. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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