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Aarons72 · 06-06-2009, 02:20 PM

A while back i had a post about what to do with my door panels cause personally I can't stand the old school scroll thing on the top of the door panels. I couldnt find any inserts and I wanted a really clean look so I used some high quality bondo and smoothed them out and painted. They turned out pretty good and are holding up too so I thought I'd share how they turned out. Peace.

petey-pablo · 06-06-2009, 02:23 PM

Wow those came out looking good

70GMCer · 06-06-2009, 02:25 PM

I have to agree. I never was a fan of those scrolls either. I like what you did.....clean look.....

pmpski_1 · 06-06-2009, 02:25 PM

Looks kind of empty now. I like the scroll thing, wish I had it on my truck. But I can definitely see how someone could dislike it.

Aarons72 · 06-06-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pmpski_1

Looks kind of empty now. I like the scroll thing, wish I had it on my truck. But I can definitely see how someone could dislike it.

I thought about having the smooth part pinstriped to match my interior but it would just be some small accents...

nicolas72gmc · 06-06-2009, 03:28 PM

Aaron, what kind of paint did you use after the bondo? I want to repaint mine and yours turned out awesome. I really like the smooth look.

Aarons72 · 06-06-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Aaron, what kind of paint did you use after the bondo? I want to repaint mine and yours turned out awesome. I really like the smooth look.

SEM elastomeric coating...it's amazing for plastics and vinyl. I had the color made to match my carpet and stuff but you can buy tons of colors in spray cans.

**Boog** · 06-06-2009, 07:36 PM

I'm with pmpski on the smooth thing. It's like something's missing with the whole rest of the door panel textured. I appreciate the effort you put into it though. It would be a good place for some aluminum or stainless trim.

Aarons72 · 06-06-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

I'm with pmpski on the smooth thing. It's like something's missing with the whole rest of the door panel textured. I appreciate the effort you put into it though. It would be a good place for some aluminum or stainless trim.

This is before I put the chrome trim back on...they do look better with the trim outline

HeavyD · 06-07-2009, 03:30 AM

I also do not like the scroll. Those panels look great!

SevenOne · 06-07-2009, 07:54 AM

Looks great!

pmpski_1 · 06-07-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Aarons72

I thought about having the smooth part pinstriped to match my interior but it would just be some small accents...

That's kinda what I was thinking, pinstriping or an updated scroll thing painted on there would be cool. That would bring it together and give it a real custom look. In the end I think that would look better than the scroll!

big_al_71 · 06-07-2009, 01:29 PM

looks

hell of an improvement...

67ChevyRedneck · 06-07-2009, 10:59 PM

I like it, it has a clean "modern" look to it.

I wanted to be different too so I two toned mine

Aarons72 · 06-08-2009, 01:27 PM

ya you posted that picture before and I amost copied you...I really like that idea I just didnt have a good color combo because my truck is orange

06-06-2009, 02:20 PM	#1
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	New look for 72 door panels... A while back i had a post about what to do with my door panels cause personally I can't stand the old school scroll thing on the top of the door panels. I couldnt find any inserts and I wanted a really clean look so I used some high quality bondo and smoothed them out and painted. They turned out pretty good and are holding up too so I thought I'd share how they turned out. Peace. __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova

06-06-2009, 02:23 PM	#2
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: New look for 72 door panels... Wow those came out looking good __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

06-06-2009, 02:25 PM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: New look for 72 door panels... I have to agree. I never was a fan of those scrolls either. I like what you did.....clean look..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

06-06-2009, 02:25 PM	#4
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: New look for 72 door panels... Looks kind of empty now. I like the scroll thing, wish I had it on my truck. But I can definitely see how someone could dislike it. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

06-06-2009, 03:28 PM	#6
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: New look for 72 door panels... Aaron, what kind of paint did you use after the bondo? I want to repaint mine and yours turned out awesome. I really like the smooth look. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

06-06-2009, 07:36 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,140	Re: New look for 72 door panels... I'm with pmpski on the smooth thing. It's like something's missing with the whole rest of the door panel textured. I appreciate the effort you put into it though. It would be a good place for some aluminum or stainless trim. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross Last edited by Boog; 06-06-2009 at 07:38 PM.

06-07-2009, 03:30 AM	#10
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: New look for 72 door panels... I also do not like the scroll. Those panels look great! __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

06-07-2009, 07:54 AM	#11
SevenOne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 82	Re: New look for 72 door panels... Looks great!

06-07-2009, 01:29 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New look for 72 door panels... looks hell of an improvement... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-07-2009, 10:59 PM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New look for 72 door panels... I like it, it has a clean "modern" look to it. I wanted to be different too so I two toned mine __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-08-2009, 01:27 PM	#15
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	Re: New look for 72 door panels... ya you posted that picture before and I amost copied you...I really like that idea I just didnt have a good color combo because my truck is orange __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova



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