Aftermarket vs. GM vs. parting out? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Daubs** · 02-10-2005, 03:03 PM

Want to get some opinions on body panels, fenders, doors, etc. I'll soon have a 72 K20 and thinking I will need two new doors (unless my welding skills get really good and I decide to replace bottoms)

Was thinking about getting aftermarket doors from someone like LMC or Year One. Buddy said he purchased aftermarket and GM parts and had much better luck installing GM parts. The aftermarket parts needed lots of help to fit right.

What do you all recommend? Or should I just post messages here and find a parting out truck with good doors?

vk_chevy · 02-10-2005, 03:18 PM

I strongly suggest that you find a good set of used doors, they are out there, just got look. My exprerience with aftermarket doors hasn't been that great. Goodmark makes very nice hoods, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a hood, but not the doors.

Deuce · 02-10-2005, 03:19 PM

I was told that any parts GM currently sells are offshore anyway. You'd have to find NOS stuff to get original GM parts.

junkyardjohn · 02-10-2005, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

I was told that any parts GM currently sells are offshore anyway. You'd have to find NOS stuff to get original GM parts.

THERES ALOT OF GOOD USED ORIGINAL G.M. SHEETMETAL OUT THERE. JAPANEEZ OR TIWANEEZ SHEETMETAL IS NOT THE ONLY CHOICE.

JOHN

teeitup · 02-10-2005, 04:18 PM

As I've said, I've got doors, fenders and beds down here. Alot cheaper than new.

danho · 02-10-2005, 04:36 PM

Over here you can pick up good complete doors for around $100 bucks or less and fenders for about the same. GMCPauls is offering some fenders with some new tooling procedures for around $150 I think, that at least on the website are supposed to be exact replacements. I have'nt heard of anyone actually using them, but it might be worth checking out.

nu2-72 · 02-10-2005, 04:42 PM

I have some doors too. 72 doors.

J Y Dog · 02-10-2005, 06:31 PM

If I fix up another truck I'll try to save aggravation and time by using good used GM parts. They're not as hard to find as I once thought,just run an add here and you can usually get most anything you need.
I will admit some repro parts are usable replacements.But I have been best served by GM in most cases.
Good luck,
J Y

Hotrodhenryj · 02-10-2005, 07:36 PM

Hey "Junkyardjohn", That kinda looks like my yard except for all the white stuff!!

02-10-2005, 03:03 PM	#1
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 611	Aftermarket vs. GM vs. parting out? Want to get some opinions on body panels, fenders, doors, etc. I'll soon have a 72 K20 and thinking I will need two new doors (unless my welding skills get really good and I decide to replace bottoms) Was thinking about getting aftermarket doors from someone like LMC or Year One. Buddy said he purchased aftermarket and GM parts and had much better luck installing GM parts. The aftermarket parts needed lots of help to fit right. What do you all recommend? Or should I just post messages here and find a parting out truck with good doors? __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

02-10-2005, 03:18 PM	#2
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	I strongly suggest that you find a good set of used doors, they are out there, just got look. My exprerience with aftermarket doors hasn't been that great. Goodmark makes very nice hoods, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a hood, but not the doors. __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

02-10-2005, 03:19 PM	#3
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	I was told that any parts GM currently sells are offshore anyway. You'd have to find NOS stuff to get original GM parts. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

02-10-2005, 04:18 PM	#5
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	As I've said, I've got doors, fenders and beds down here. Alot cheaper than new. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

02-10-2005, 04:36 PM	#6
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Over here you can pick up good complete doors for around $100 bucks or less and fenders for about the same. GMCPauls is offering some fenders with some new tooling procedures for around $150 I think, that at least on the website are supposed to be exact replacements. I have'nt heard of anyone actually using them, but it might be worth checking out. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

02-10-2005, 04:42 PM	#7
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I have some doors too. 72 doors. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

02-10-2005, 06:31 PM	#8
J Y Dog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: asheville, NC Posts: 63	If I fix up another truck I'll try to save aggravation and time by using good used GM parts. They're not as hard to find as I once thought,just run an add here and you can usually get most anything you need. I will admit some repro parts are usable replacements.But I have been best served by GM in most cases. Good luck, J Y

02-10-2005, 07:36 PM	#9
Hotrodhenryj Truck Farmer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona Posts: 1,192	Hey "Junkyardjohn", That kinda looks like my yard except for all the white stuff!! __________________ Arizona rust free sheetmetal



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