Door panel confusion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steven Sellers · 03-16-2003, 09:50 PM

Ok heres another dumb one for ya. When I look at the venders sites for door panels they usually offer steel or vinyl. Now my truck has vinyl or plastic whatever it is, with a steel rusted out brace behind it. When you buy the ones that are steel do they eliminate that steel backing mine has or what?

70c10 · 03-16-2003, 10:10 PM

Does your existing panels have the vinyl covering on them now?. Or do you have a stock steel panel?. You can buy an ABS plastic replacement or a steel replacement. You can also buy the vinyl cover that attaches to your steel panel. If you want custom door panels, I make these for our year trucks.

........Jim

Hutch · 03-16-2003, 10:23 PM

Steven,
Some of the early bare-bones trucks would use just the metal backing with no vinyl attached as the panel and just paint to match the trucks interior.

Here is what I have seen.
The original ones had vinyl covering a metal backing plate.
Some of the repo ones they have now have plastic backing instead of metal.
I have been told by vendors that you do not won't to use these.
This is just my opinion of what to do
What you probably need is two new metal panels and the vinyl kits to cover them. With some good adheasive and a little time they will look like new.You might as well count a screw kit and escutheon's (donuts under the handles) and arm rests will add a nice touch there is also a foam strip that seals the metal to the doors.
You might be able to find a set of used metal door panels in good shape locally but they are very prone to rust.

Have fun

Steven Sellers · 03-16-2003, 10:28 PM

Thank you very much I was definetly confused LOL. I have vinyl covering over metal backing plate and both are shot. I will probally try to stay pretty stock, as I like that look, but if I go custom I will keep you in mind Jim.

Thx again

Longhorn Man · 03-17-2003, 12:02 AM

I know they still came in bare metal by '70. Not too sure bout 71/72 though.

03-16-2003, 09:50 PM	#1
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Door panel confusion Ok heres another dumb one for ya. When I look at the venders sites for door panels they usually offer steel or vinyl. Now my truck has vinyl or plastic whatever it is, with a steel rusted out brace behind it. When you buy the ones that are steel do they eliminate that steel backing mine has or what? __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

03-16-2003, 10:10 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Does your existing panels have the vinyl covering on them now?. Or do you have a stock steel panel?. You can buy an ABS plastic replacement or a steel replacement. You can also buy the vinyl cover that attaches to your steel panel. If you want custom door panels, I make these for our year trucks. ........Jim __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-16-2003, 10:23 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Steven, Some of the early bare-bones trucks would use just the metal backing with no vinyl attached as the panel and just paint to match the trucks interior. Here is what I have seen. The original ones had vinyl covering a metal backing plate. Some of the repo ones they have now have plastic backing instead of metal. I have been told by vendors that you do not won't to use these. This is just my opinion of what to do What you probably need is two new metal panels and the vinyl kits to cover them. With some good adheasive and a little time they will look like new.You might as well count a screw kit and escutheon's (donuts under the handles) and arm rests will add a nice touch there is also a foam strip that seals the metal to the doors. You might be able to find a set of used metal door panels in good shape locally but they are very prone to rust. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

03-16-2003, 10:28 PM	#4
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Thank you very much I was definetly confused LOL. I have vinyl covering over metal backing plate and both are shot. I will probally try to stay pretty stock, as I like that look, but if I go custom I will keep you in mind Jim. Thx again __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

03-17-2003, 12:02 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I know they still came in bare metal by '70. Not too sure bout 71/72 though.



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