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Mister laugh · 10-13-2008, 09:52 PM

Well i will be beginning my yard crawl for body parts for my beater. I need atleast one door and one fender. My truck is an 82', as far as i understand i can get 81-87 fenders? and any doors, from either a suburban or a truck. IS this true? And finally just out of curiosity are the beds all the same?

C-10FREK · 10-13-2008, 10:16 PM

Hello I had a 82 and yep the fenders from a 81-87 are fine, I had fenders from a 85 ,and doors from a 79 truck on mine, I used the door panels and stuff from the 79 cause they were there and in good shape. I dont know about a sub. I never got any parts from one so I am not sure hope it helps

Square84 · 10-13-2008, 10:23 PM

yes the doors from a sub will work also, the beds on the 73-79 have a round hole for a gas cap and the 81-87 have square gas doors but they will bolt on to either or.

**N2TRUX** · 10-13-2008, 10:32 PM

Burb, Blazer, Truck doors are the same. 73-76 doors will fit, but they are different. The door panels are smaller and no provision for power windows.

**Captkaos** · 10-13-2008, 11:11 PM

you can use 1988-1991 R/V Suburban and Blazer fenders and doors also.

**N2TRUX** · 10-13-2008, 11:56 PM

It may be hard to find a decent passenger side where you are. I gave up trying to locate one in Texas so I bought a new one from Chris (Captkaos). If you want to consider that option, I can attest that the quality is awesome.

D13 · 10-14-2008, 05:08 AM

You can also use the doors off a C60/65/70/75 truck. I'll let you know about the trest of the cab when I strip mine down.

**Captkaos** · 10-14-2008, 12:59 PM

You can't use the C60-up doors, they have a "slice" missing for the fender clearnace.

Mister laugh · 10-14-2008, 05:26 PM

Thanks for all the help guys. Normally i would consider a new door but when i say beater i mean beater, the truck was 500 bucks and will probably only be driven in the fall and winter starting next year. I plan on getting new parts if i can find them cheap and bonding what cannot be cheaply or easily repaired, then rolling on some Tremclad.

See what i mean? Just not worth much.

Square84 · 10-14-2008, 10:28 PM

well if its just a beater and not going to be driven for very long just leave it as it is.

Mister laugh · 10-14-2008, 11:19 PM

That was the plan when i bought it, but i can't stand to think something i own is in that state of neglect. If i hide it it will make me feel better about it and who knows maybe i will drive it longer and saves some gas over the 70' the 6.2's are supposedly good on gas.

10-13-2008, 09:52 PM	#1
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Body parts Well i will be beginning my yard crawl for body parts for my beater. I need atleast one door and one fender. My truck is an 82', as far as i understand i can get 81-87 fenders? and any doors, from either a suburban or a truck. IS this true? And finally just out of curiosity are the beds all the same?

10-13-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
C-10FREK Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: ND Posts: 25	Re: Body parts Hello I had a 82 and yep the fenders from a 81-87 are fine, I had fenders from a 85 ,and doors from a 79 truck on mine, I used the door panels and stuff from the 79 cause they were there and in good shape. I dont know about a sub. I never got any parts from one so I am not sure hope it helps

10-13-2008, 10:23 PM	#3
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Body parts yes the doors from a sub will work also, the beds on the 73-79 have a round hole for a gas cap and the 81-87 have square gas doors but they will bolt on to either or. __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-13-2008, 10:32 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Body parts Burb, Blazer, Truck doors are the same. 73-76 doors will fit, but they are different. The door panels are smaller and no provision for power windows. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-13-2008, 11:11 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Body parts you can use 1988-1991 R/V Suburban and Blazer fenders and doors also. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-13-2008, 11:56 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Body parts It may be hard to find a decent passenger side where you are. I gave up trying to locate one in Texas so I bought a new one from Chris (Captkaos). If you want to consider that option, I can attest that the quality is awesome. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-14-2008, 05:08 AM	#7
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Body parts You can also use the doors off a C60/65/70/75 truck. I'll let you know about the trest of the cab when I strip mine down. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

10-14-2008, 12:59 PM	#8
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Body parts You can't use the C60-up doors, they have a "slice" missing for the fender clearnace. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-14-2008, 05:26 PM	#9
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: Body parts Thanks for all the help guys. Normally i would consider a new door but when i say beater i mean beater, the truck was 500 bucks and will probably only be driven in the fall and winter starting next year. I plan on getting new parts if i can find them cheap and bonding what cannot be cheaply or easily repaired, then rolling on some Tremclad. See what i mean? Just not worth much.

10-14-2008, 10:28 PM	#10
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Body parts well if its just a beater and not going to be driven for very long just leave it as it is. __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-14-2008, 11:19 PM	#11
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: Body parts That was the plan when i bought it, but i can't stand to think something i own is in that state of neglect. If i hide it it will make me feel better about it and who knows maybe i will drive it longer and saves some gas over the 70' the 6.2's are supposedly good on gas.



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