Cut truck doors or try to find blazer ones? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CJ5 Convert · 04-14-2008, 04:35 AM

So I found an almost perfect set of uncut Custom Camper doors. the only dent in either one is one tiny dent in the trim. So my question is do yall think I should cut these cherry doors or try to trade 'em for some blazer ones. I really want to cut these things just to see how far I can get. Well what do yall think?

**jamie72** · 04-14-2008, 05:13 AM

cut them, `factory ` blazer doors were just truck doors cut down.
just know what you need to cut before cutting, check out bigj`s thread on it...good write up.

BuckLucky · 04-14-2008, 06:58 AM

I just used that thread and cut some truck doors for my 72. Cut em , do it , just cut em!

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-14-2008, 04:14 PM

"GQ" has truck doors on it

Long Roof · 04-14-2008, 05:18 PM

Great blazer doors are harder to find than hens teeth or maybe a snipe. I wouldn't hesitate cutting truck doors. Measure twice, cut once ! Oh, and don't forget to grab those blazer only door plates from the old doors.

Good Luck

Rokcrln · 04-14-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Roof

Great blazer doors are harder to find than hens teeth or maybe a snipe. I wouldn't hesitate cutting truck doors. Measure twice, cut once ! Oh, and don't forget to grab those blazer only door plates from the old doors.

Good Luck

So what is the reason for those door plates anyways?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thealien · 04-14-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

So what is the reason for those door plates anyways?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I believe it reinforces the latch assembly so it doesn't get pushed into the door as the body flexes?

PETEM1957 · 04-14-2008, 09:12 PM

CJ5 Convert,

If you can get to Albuquerque I have a few sets of blazer doors that i would be willing to swap for some good truck doors!!!!!!! I'll try and take some pics of the blazer doors and i can post them here or e-mail them to you to see if you are interested. Save you some time and hassle if you think you can use them.

PS: Of course I voted for swapping, Ulterior motive, I need some doors!!!!!

PETEM1957 · 04-15-2008, 06:40 AM

ttt

CJ5 Convert · 04-17-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PETEM1957

CJ5 Convert,

If you can get to Albuquerque I have a few sets of blazer doors that i would be willing to swap for some good truck doors!!!!!!! I'll try and take some pics of the blazer doors and i can post them here or e-mail them to you to see if you are interested. Save you some time and hassle if you think you can use them.

PS: Of course I voted for swapping, Ulterior motive, I need some doors!!!!!

Hey Pete, I'm interested as I have 2 Blazers I may not want to give up this set of doors. But I might want to see about one of your sets as well.

I'm getting the itch to cut something and since I don't know how to weld I'm kinda thinking about trying to learn that too. I'm thinking with a little practice I can figure out those spot welds. Plus I just happen to have an set of the door reinforcement panels and the caps.

Also I bet I know where you can find some doors in your neighborhood

but if not I bet I can find you a set. Let me know.

EVERYONE ELSE, Thanks as always. -Jason

PETEM1957 · 04-18-2008, 01:46 AM

Do you have pics of your doors? I'll post pics of the Blazer doors i have by this weekend here on this thread. Check out my thread of Blazer sitting on my trailer for pics of those doors. I'll TTT the thread.

I also have a few truck doors you can practice on if you want to try out your welding skills rather than guinea pig some good doors!

Jason, sent PM also.

CJ5 Convert · 04-20-2008, 10:53 PM

Pete I'm pretty sure I'm gonna chop these one because, it will take me 6 hours of driving and gas to get em to you. Two because I need to learn. -Jason

Everyone else what did yall use to sput those spot welds in? Just a MIG welder?

View Poll Results: Should I cut these doors.
Cut the doors.	17	85.00%
Try to find someone to buy them.	0	0%
Try to swap them for a set of blazer doors.	3	15.00%
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04-14-2008, 04:35 AM	#1
CJ5 Convert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,079	Cut truck doors or try to find blazer ones? So I found an almost perfect set of uncut Custom Camper doors. the only dent in either one is one tiny dent in the trim. So my question is do yall think I should cut these cherry doors or try to trade 'em for some blazer ones. I really want to cut these things just to see how far I can get. Well what do yall think? __________________ - Jason *Orange Crush - 1969 K5 Blazer CST 4WD MONEY PIT* 1975 CJ5 Renegade - Levi's Edition - 304 V8 original paint

04-14-2008, 05:13 AM	#2
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: Cut truck doors or try to find blazer ones? cut them, `factory ` blazer doors were just truck doors cut down. just know what you need to cut before cutting, check out bigj`s thread on it...good write up. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-14-2008, 06:58 AM	#3
BuckLucky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 51	Re: Cut truck doors or try to find blazer ones? I just used that thread and cut some truck doors for my 72. Cut em , do it , just cut em!

04-14-2008, 04:14 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Cut truck doors or try to find blazer ones? "GQ" has truck doors on it __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-14-2008, 05:18 PM	#5
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Cut truck doors or try to find blazer ones? Great blazer doors are harder to find than hens teeth or maybe a snipe. I wouldn't hesitate cutting truck doors. Measure twice, cut once ! Oh, and don't forget to grab those blazer only door plates from the old doors. Good Luck __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

04-14-2008, 09:12 PM	#8
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: Cut truck doors or try to find blazer ones? CJ5 Convert, If you can get to Albuquerque I have a few sets of blazer doors that i would be willing to swap for some good truck doors!!!!!!! I'll try and take some pics of the blazer doors and i can post them here or e-mail them to you to see if you are interested. Save you some time and hassle if you think you can use them. PS: Of course I voted for swapping, Ulterior motive, I need some doors!!!!!

04-15-2008, 06:40 AM	#9
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: Cut truck doors or try to find blazer ones? ttt

04-18-2008, 01:46 AM	#11
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: Cut truck doors or try to find blazer ones? Do you have pics of your doors? I'll post pics of the Blazer doors i have by this weekend here on this thread. Check out my thread of Blazer sitting on my trailer for pics of those doors. I'll TTT the thread. I also have a few truck doors you can practice on if you want to try out your welding skills rather than guinea pig some good doors! Jason, sent PM also.

04-20-2008, 10:53 PM	#12
CJ5 Convert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,079	Re: Cut truck doors or try to find blazer ones? Pete I'm pretty sure I'm gonna chop these one because, it will take me 6 hours of driving and gas to get em to you. Two because I need to learn. -Jason Everyone else what did yall use to sput those spot welds in? Just a MIG welder? __________________ - Jason *Orange Crush - 1969 K5 Blazer CST 4WD MONEY PIT* 1975 CJ5 Renegade - Levi's Edition - 304 V8 original paint Last edited by CJ5 Convert; 04-20-2008 at 10:57 PM.



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