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hank · 07-01-2003, 08:44 PM

what are the differences between the 71 and 72 doors?

my 71 is getting painted and new doors look to be the easiest answer to my problems. i can get a good pair of 72 doors, however i prefer to keep my 71 inner door panels and armrest.

will 72 doors work? will they look different? what do i need to swap out to keep my 71 interior?

thanks guys.

chevy_fatman · 07-01-2003, 08:56 PM

Here's an article about the doors, hope it helps.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/tech/doors.html

krue · 07-01-2003, 08:57 PM

I belive you will also need to swap your window regulator, I believe the shaft is longer on the 72 for the different panel. I think there is something else I heard but for now it has slipped my mind.

hank · 07-01-2003, 09:25 PM

thanks, that article helps.

hank · 07-02-2003, 02:15 AM

what about the armrest?

will the 72 doors have the holes that i can screw them into?

**CPNE** · 07-02-2003, 09:02 AM

yes, the pre-72 armrest will mount in same location on 72 doors with same screws/hardware as 71

07-01-2003, 08:44 PM	#1
hank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: texas, usa Posts: 194	door compatability what are the differences between the 71 and 72 doors? my 71 is getting painted and new doors look to be the easiest answer to my problems. i can get a good pair of 72 doors, however i prefer to keep my 71 inner door panels and armrest. will 72 doors work? will they look different? what do i need to swap out to keep my 71 interior? thanks guys.

07-01-2003, 08:56 PM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Here's an article about the doors, hope it helps. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/tech/doors.html __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

07-01-2003, 08:57 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I belive you will also need to swap your window regulator, I believe the shaft is longer on the 72 for the different panel. I think there is something else I heard but for now it has slipped my mind. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-02-2003, 09:02 AM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	yes, the pre-72 armrest will mount in same location on 72 doors with same screws/hardware as 71 __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-01-2003, 09:25 PM	#4
hank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: texas, usa Posts: 194	thanks, that article helps.

07-02-2003, 02:15 AM	#5
hank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: texas, usa Posts: 194	what about the armrest? will the 72 doors have the holes that i can screw them into?



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