Year compatibility for doors....

[cedorris]

I'm sure I'm not the first to ask this, but I can't seem to find it on a site search.

What are the differences between the doors for the various years? I know the 1972 model has the additional screw and dimple below the wing windows, but is that the only difference? Are all the panels compatible?

[Sinister]

'72 door handle hardware and window regulator are different for the thicker '72 door panels. I believe '67 exterior door handles are slightly different in how they mount to the doors then the other years. The '67-'71 door panels are basically all the same.

[cedorris]

So if I'm using the hardware from my 72 doors, and the shells from say a 69 everything would match up and the Super Cheyenne panels would fit?

[Sinister]

The way the '72 panels attach to the doors is different then the earlier models. I don't remember the exact difference though, I haven't had my '72 in quite a while. Someone who knows for sure will chime in I'm sure.

[cedorris]

Originally Posted by Sinister

The way the '72 panels attach to the doors is different then the earlier models. I don't remember the exact difference though, I haven't had my '72 in quite a while. Someone who knows for sure will chime in I'm sure.

Do you know if it is something that can be drilled out to fit?

If anyone can answer this... you'll get 25 points!

[sameyrasmea72]

Originally Posted by cedorris

Do you know if it is something that can be drilled out to fit?

If anyone can answer this... you'll get 25 points!

You can drill the eight holes for the 72 door panels clips. One problem you might run into is that on a non 72 door the are 4 threaded nuts along the bottom that are used to attache 67-71 door panels. I am not sure if these are in the same location/very close to the area that you need to drill the holes for the 72 door panels.

[ray_mcavoy]

Hi Clayton,

Yes, I'm pretty sure you could drill the earlier year doors to accept the 72 panels.

The 67-71 panels attach with screws. While the 72 panels attach with plastic fasteners that simply push into round holes drilled in the door.