Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**samkost** · 10-11-2018, 08:41 PM

Darn it!

I have been pretty good about bagging and tagging...Oh well.
On my 72 C10,
I can't find the four foam donuts for the inside door actuators and window cranks.

What have you guys done?
Make some up or a WTB thread?
Suggestions appreciated.

Stock photo for reference:

Thanks

**LockDoc** · 10-11-2018, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samkost

Darn it!

I have been pretty good about bagging and tagging...Oh well.
On my 72 C10,
I can't find the four foam donuts for the inside door actuators and window cranks.

What have you guys done?
Make some up or a WTB thread?
Suggestions appreciated.

Stock photo for reference:

Thanks

I haven't had to make any of them and I don't know if the 1/2" foam water pipe insulation is big enough around or not, but maybe a guy could use a couple of different sizes to end up with the correct overall size....

LockDoc

**samkost** · 10-11-2018, 11:21 PM

I guess I will have to innovate.

Some round diameter foam and my hole punches should work.
Can't find replacements on any vendors web sites.
I assume the factory installed them for anti-rattle purposes? Not sure.

Thanks again Leon.

ahlsy · 10-11-2018, 11:24 PM

LMC used to carry them for the squarebodies...might be the same size...or close enough.

**samkost** · 10-11-2018, 11:34 PM

Excellent idea!
I will definitely check that out.
Thanks for the heads up Ahlsy

**GMCPaul** · 10-12-2018, 06:59 AM

The 1947-66 trucks used the foam donuts behind the door panels, all the documentation we've seen which is the 1967-72 factory assembly manual and GM Truck master parts catalog show they were not used in 1967-72. We've seem them installed in some 67-72's and have always assumed previous owners added the 47-66 interior door handle foam seals.
Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

**402Bowtie** · 10-12-2018, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMCPaul

The 1947-66 trucks used the foam donuts behind the door panels, all the documentation we've seen which is the 1967-72 factory assembly manual and GM Truck master parts catalog show they were not used in 1967-72. We've seem them installed in some 67-72's and have always assumed previous owners added the 47-66 interior door handle foam seals.
Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

Fwiw I've seen the donuts on some 72 doors that I'm certain were original.

dfwright · 10-12-2018, 05:00 PM

I had the donuts on my truck, and I know they were from the factory

**richard2717** · 10-12-2018, 05:05 PM

PM your address & I will send you 4 originals if you still need them

**samkost** · 10-12-2018, 06:49 PM

Richard, you made my day!

I finally realized where those door handle donuts went along with several other of my original and reusable C10 parts....MIA and long gone...

This takes a little of the sting out of getting my 72' away from of the restoration shop from Hell

and back home to finish.
Slow but sure and a lesson learned.

Guys like you is why this site is the best.
Much appreciation and thanks again Richard
Sam

darrellyates · 10-13-2018, 07:19 AM

Most of the parts suppliers for these trucks have them. I got some from Southern Kentucky. The upholstery guy said to just punch holes in regular foam... So a little block of foam with holes punched in it would work just as well.

Wound up not needing it on mine after I went to all the trouble to buy them.

I'd send them to you if I could find them....

72LB · 10-13-2018, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

I haven't had to make any of them and I don't know if the 1/2" foam water pipe insulation is big enough around or not, but maybe a guy could use a couple of different sizes to end up with the correct overall size....

LockDoc

Foam water pipe insulation is what I used on two of mine. Cut to size and your good to go.

**richard2717** · 10-13-2018, 07:26 AM

Sam
They will go out this morning's mail.
Glad to help

Thanks Richard

**samkost** · 10-13-2018, 02:24 PM

Thanks again.

10-11-2018, 08:41 PM	#1
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts Darn it! I have been pretty good about bagging and tagging...Oh well. On my 72 C10, I can't find the four foam donuts for the inside door actuators and window cranks. What have you guys done? Make some up or a WTB thread? Suggestions appreciated. Stock photo for reference: Thanks Attached Images

10-11-2018, 11:21 PM	#3
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts I guess I will have to innovate. Some round diameter foam and my hole punches should work. Can't find replacements on any vendors web sites. I assume the factory installed them for anti-rattle purposes? Not sure. Thanks again Leon.

10-11-2018, 11:24 PM	#4
ahlsy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Victoria Posts: 39	Re: Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts LMC used to carry them for the squarebodies...might be the same size...or close enough. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 350/350/205 2006 2500HD CCSB LBZ 1952 Willys Wagon Members I have met: sicamous

10-11-2018, 11:34 PM	#5
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts Excellent idea! I will definitely check that out. Thanks for the heads up Ahlsy

10-12-2018, 06:59 AM	#6
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts The 1947-66 trucks used the foam donuts behind the door panels, all the documentation we've seen which is the 1967-72 factory assembly manual and GM Truck master parts catalog show they were not used in 1967-72. We've seem them installed in some 67-72's and have always assumed previous owners added the 47-66 interior door handle foam seals. Paul Jr @ GMCPauls __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

10-12-2018, 05:00 PM	#8
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts I had the donuts on my truck, and I know they were from the factory __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

10-12-2018, 05:05 PM	#9
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,136	Re: Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts PM your address & I will send you 4 originals if you still need them __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

10-12-2018, 06:49 PM	#10
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts Richard, you made my day! I finally realized where those door handle donuts went along with several other of my original and reusable C10 parts....MIA and long gone... This takes a little of the sting out of getting my 72' away from of the restoration shop from Hell and back home to finish. Slow but sure and a lesson learned. Guys like you is why this site is the best. Much appreciation and thanks again Richard Sam Last edited by samkost; 10-12-2018 at 06:53 PM. Reason: Name

10-13-2018, 07:19 AM	#11
darrellyates Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gallatin TN Posts: 376	Re: Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts Most of the parts suppliers for these trucks have them. I got some from Southern Kentucky. The upholstery guy said to just punch holes in regular foam... So a little block of foam with holes punched in it would work just as well. Wound up not needing it on mine after I went to all the trouble to buy them. I'd send them to you if I could find them....

10-13-2018, 07:26 AM	#13
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,136	Re: Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts Sam They will go out this morning's mail. Glad to help Thanks Richard __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

10-13-2018, 02:24 PM	#14
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: Inner Door Panel Foam Donuts Thanks again.



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