Cheyenne Door Panels: 1972 (poor quality?) v 71 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Austin C10 · 12-21-2005, 11:35 AM

I noticed that the 1971 door panels are metal wrapped with a really nice scrolled vinyl facing. The 72 are molded ABS plastic which require an insert to look nice, IMO. I think that Chevy was trying to get away from a Cowboy/western look and trying to be more "refined".

Several of the online catalogs (GMC Pauls, Manes) won't sell the reproduced 1972 panels, b/c of the poor quality. Is it acceptable to use the 1971s in a 1972 Cheyenne? Will they fit?

*FormerMember* · 12-21-2005, 11:38 AM

I think they will fit, but you have to use a different regulator.

The 72 regulators are longer to make for the thickness of the plastic door panels.

You could also create a spacer. This is what I am doing.

nutsforchevys · 12-21-2005, 12:16 PM

I searched ebay and finally found a set of original nice panels that a man had in storage. I went to ace hardware and purchased some plastic / vinyl paint sprayed them, and put some clear coat on the wood grain inserts and they look like brand new.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-21-2005, 12:57 PM

The reproductions are poor quality. My advise is to find a set of nice originals. Especialy if you want to add the stainless and woodgrain trim. That won't fit into the reproductions at all. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

c10crazy · 12-21-2005, 03:41 PM

I still can't see how those woodgrain inserts attach to the plastic???

**StingRay** · 12-21-2005, 04:05 PM

The woodgrain inserts are held down by the chrome trim which is held down by bent over tangs that look like nails that pass through holes in the deluxe door panel. Standard 72 panels do not have the holes.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-21-2005, 10:20 PM

Both the door handle regulator and the window cranks are different I do believe...

12-21-2005, 11:35 AM	#1
Austin C10 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 41	Cheyenne Door Panels: 1972 (poor quality?) v 71 I noticed that the 1971 door panels are metal wrapped with a really nice scrolled vinyl facing. The 72 are molded ABS plastic which require an insert to look nice, IMO. I think that Chevy was trying to get away from a Cowboy/western look and trying to be more "refined". Several of the online catalogs (GMC Pauls, Manes) won't sell the reproduced 1972 panels, b/c of the poor quality. Is it acceptable to use the 1971s in a 1972 Cheyenne? Will they fit?

12-21-2005, 11:38 AM	#2
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Cheyenne Door Panels: 1972 (poor quality?) v 71 I think they will fit, but you have to use a different regulator. The 72 regulators are longer to make for the thickness of the plastic door panels. You could also create a spacer. This is what I am doing.

12-21-2005, 12:16 PM	#3
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Cheyenne Door Panels: 1972 (poor quality?) v 71 I searched ebay and finally found a set of original nice panels that a man had in storage. I went to ace hardware and purchased some plastic / vinyl paint sprayed them, and put some clear coat on the wood grain inserts and they look like brand new. Attached Images __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

12-21-2005, 12:57 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Cheyenne Door Panels: 1972 (poor quality?) v 71 The reproductions are poor quality. My advise is to find a set of nice originals. Especialy if you want to add the stainless and woodgrain trim. That won't fit into the reproductions at all. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-21-2005, 03:41 PM	#5
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Cheyenne Door Panels: 1972 (poor quality?) v 71 I still can't see how those woodgrain inserts attach to the plastic??? __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

12-21-2005, 04:05 PM	#6
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Cheyenne Door Panels: 1972 (poor quality?) v 71 The woodgrain inserts are held down by the chrome trim which is held down by bent over tangs that look like nails that pass through holes in the deluxe door panel. Standard 72 panels do not have the holes. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

12-21-2005, 10:20 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Cheyenne Door Panels: 1972 (poor quality?) v 71 Both the door handle regulator and the window cranks are different I do believe... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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