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cduster · 12-16-2003, 12:49 PM

Where can I get a set of nos doors for a 72 GMC? I have been looking and all I can find are repop doors. Are they as good of a fit as nos? I'm a little lost as to what to do here. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Dan

**CPNE** · 12-16-2003, 12:59 PM

NOS doors (if you can find them) will likely be 3 to four times the price of repops. Your best bet would be ebay or word-of-mouth to find them.

As for repops, there are some guys who swear nothing repop'd fits, some that say they work with a little tweeking, and some that say they are as good or better than original.

My thoughts on why the varying opionions has to do with the source of the parts, the expectations of the buyer, and the skills the buyer possesses in panel alignment. Remember the fit and finish when these trucks were new is not comparable to today's production standards. Even NOS parts require patience to get it right, and if you are trying to outdo the standards by which these trucks were originally built, expect to tweek most everything and you'll need a LOT of patience and skill.

My advice is to find rust-free used or buy the repops. Make sure you purchase through a dealer that actually builds thse trucks and has used the products they sell in "real life".

Good luck.

*rickspickuppart* · 12-16-2003, 02:00 PM

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Originally posted by CPNE

My thoughts on why the varying opionions has to do with the source of the parts, the expectations of the buyer, and the skills the buyer possesses in panel alignment. Remember the fit and finish when these trucks were new is not comparable to today's production standards. Even NOS parts require patience to get it right, and if you are trying to outdo the standards by which these trucks were originally built, expect to tweek most everything and you'll need a LOT of patience and skill.

Well said,

I have restored many trucks for customers completely out of repro sheet metal and I have done just as many out of NOS parts, and it requires time and patience no matter which route you go.

For example I have an NOS tailgate for our truck that has a 2" twist in it and a repro one that we put on the truck that fit without any mods, there are problems and set backs no matter which route you choose. the biggest factor IMO is you feel alot better tweaking on a 150.00 tailgate than you do on a 700.00 tailgate.

And remember the old trucks that are being restored today are setting standards in body alignment that the factory wouldnt have even considered back then.

Shawn

GM72K10 · 12-16-2003, 07:14 PM

Dan
I too was hesitant about repro doors, but after giving up on finding a set of rust free 72 doors, I put on a pair of Goodmark 72 doors on my 4x4, and they work just fine, also the price was a lot more reasonable than a pair of NOS doors. Good Luck
Gerry

hughnews1 · 12-16-2003, 08:31 PM

ask the board member .. junkyardjohn about orig door from NV maybe he has some FOR SALE

*Don Loverink* · 12-16-2003, 10:03 PM

I have a guys number with some nos doors and fenders if your interested, Don in Minnesota, they are not cheap.

Bowtiefreak · 12-16-2003, 10:17 PM

Man, I had a chance to get some nos doors back about 5 years ago for $250.00 a pair. Still in the box. I kick myself in the a$$ for not getting them. But back then I was unaware of how rare they were. Damn

grnddwn · 12-17-2003, 01:37 AM

Don't waste your money on Goodmark they are junk!!

Paul72 · 12-17-2003, 02:33 AM

Hey Don,

If cduster isn't interested in those doors, I'd like his #.

Thanks,

Paul

Huck · 12-17-2003, 12:07 PM

Here is another opinion. MOST of the repop doors do not have the same reinforcement at the lower corners that the originals do. ( which by the way is the first place to rust out) Also, pulling all the guts out of the old doors and putting them into a new one is not a piece of cake especially if you replace most of the rubber in the project. Post a "wanted--pair of doors" "matching rust free, straight, complete, original doors" in the buy/sell part of our board and you will get plenty or replies. Typically you can get them from the south or west for a few hundred $$ + ship. In a long run, you just might be better off. Just a thought~~~

*Shane* · 12-17-2003, 01:04 PM

ah Geez ... and all this time I thought the NOS doors came from the factory with the bottoms rusted out.

12-16-2003, 12:49 PM	#1
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	NOS Doors? Where can I get a set of nos doors for a 72 GMC? I have been looking and all I can find are repop doors. Are they as good of a fit as nos? I'm a little lost as to what to do here. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Dan

12-16-2003, 12:59 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	NOS doors (if you can find them) will likely be 3 to four times the price of repops. Your best bet would be ebay or word-of-mouth to find them. As for repops, there are some guys who swear nothing repop'd fits, some that say they work with a little tweeking, and some that say they are as good or better than original. My thoughts on why the varying opionions has to do with the source of the parts, the expectations of the buyer, and the skills the buyer possesses in panel alignment. Remember the fit and finish when these trucks were new is not comparable to today's production standards. Even NOS parts require patience to get it right, and if you are trying to outdo the standards by which these trucks were originally built, expect to tweek most everything and you'll need a LOT of patience and skill. My advice is to find rust-free used or buy the repops. Make sure you purchase through a dealer that actually builds thse trucks and has used the products they sell in "real life". Good luck. __________________ 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

12-16-2003, 07:14 PM	#4
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,479	Dan I too was hesitant about repro doors, but after giving up on finding a set of rust free 72 doors, I put on a pair of Goodmark 72 doors on my 4x4, and they work just fine, also the price was a lot more reasonable than a pair of NOS doors. Good Luck Gerry __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

12-16-2003, 10:17 PM	#7
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Man, I had a chance to get some nos doors back about 5 years ago for $250.00 a pair. Still in the box. I kick myself in the a$$ for not getting them. But back then I was unaware of how rare they were. Damn __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

12-17-2003, 02:33 AM	#9
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Hey Don, If cduster isn't interested in those doors, I'd like his #. Thanks, Paul __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

12-16-2003, 08:31 PM	#5
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	ask the board member .. junkyardjohn about orig door from NV maybe he has some FOR SALE

12-16-2003, 10:03 PM	#6
Don Loverink Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brainerd, Minnesota Posts: 1,063	I have a guys number with some nos doors and fenders if your interested, Don in Minnesota, they are not cheap.

12-17-2003, 01:37 AM	#8
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 696	Don't waste your money on Goodmark they are junk!!

12-17-2003, 12:07 PM	#10
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Here is another opinion. MOST of the repop doors do not have the same reinforcement at the lower corners that the originals do. ( which by the way is the first place to rust out) Also, pulling all the guts out of the old doors and putting them into a new one is not a piece of cake especially if you replace most of the rubber in the project. Post a "wanted--pair of doors" "matching rust free, straight, complete, original doors" in the buy/sell part of our board and you will get plenty or replies. Typically you can get them from the south or west for a few hundred $$ + ship. In a long run, you just might be better off. Just a thought~~~

12-17-2003, 01:04 PM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	ah Geez ... and all this time I thought the NOS doors came from the factory with the bottoms rusted out.



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