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*1tonswb* · 12-04-2006, 01:38 AM

Can someone tell me the difference between the 67-71 doors and the 72 doors?

Aarons72s · 12-04-2006, 02:28 AM

Easiest way is to look for a screw hole just below the vent window on the inside. 72 only option. Also 72 doors have holes drilled for christmas tree's, ie plastic door panel clips. where 67-71 use screws and weld nuts. I ll get a pic for you.

gator2511 · 12-04-2006, 10:56 AM

What is the purpose of that hole?

1969k10stepside · 12-04-2006, 11:09 AM

IIRC correctly the panels on the inside are different on the 72 than on 67-71 models.

72freak · 12-04-2006, 01:51 PM

As mentioned above that little hole is normally a 72 thing. As far as the rest of it.....the door panels on a 67-71 are flat with big handles and the window regulator shafts are shorter. On a 72 the door panels have some deep texture and has different window regulators with longer shafts

Aarons72s · 12-04-2006, 02:32 PM

The hole has a screw that goes from the inner door skin to the outter, keeps the small lip that connects the 2 from splitting, which is common on 67-71 model doors.

71SWBChevy · 12-04-2006, 03:50 PM

So now i have a question for you guys, can you put 67-71 door panels on a 72 if you swap out the 72 internals with 67-71 units? I want the 67-71 door panels but may be able to get my hands on a 72 door to replace my junk passenger one, just wondering if I can make it work for me

Huck · 12-04-2006, 09:15 PM

You can swap them around with only minor modification--ie switch the internals.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-04-2006, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aarons72s

The hole has a screw that goes from the inner door skin to the outter, keeps the small lip that connects the 2 from splitting, which is common on 67-71 model doors.

So if you are replacing your doors with aftermarket ones, would 72's be the ones to buy??

*1tonswb* · 12-05-2006, 12:18 AM

Are the 72 doors in demand?

edmonton72 · 12-05-2006, 01:46 AM

Are chevy doors the same as gmc doors? and the differences above, are those the only differences.

Aarons72s · 12-05-2006, 11:55 PM

Drew, they hardest part in putting 67-71 door panels on 72 doors is marking and drilling the bottom holes then installing threaded inserts. Other than that it is a breeze.

Hart rod- to me yes. I am not sure if the aftermarket 72 doors have the hole or not but it is a worthy upgrade. Its easier to back date a 72 door than to update a older door for 72 door panels, I ve done it cause I couldnt find 72 doors when I started my orange and white truck.

1tonswb- Yes especially if you have a 72 and dont want to buy aftermarket, it was a 1 year only door.

edmonton72- Yes they are the same chevy and gmc doors. Same guidlines apply.

Hope this helps you all.

12-04-2006, 01:38 AM	#1
1tonswb Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 300	72 doors Can someone tell me the difference between the 67-71 doors and the 72 doors?

12-04-2006, 02:28 AM	#2
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: 72 doors Easiest way is to look for a screw hole just below the vent window on the inside. 72 only option. Also 72 doors have holes drilled for christmas tree's, ie plastic door panel clips. where 67-71 use screws and weld nuts. I ll get a pic for you. Attached Images Last edited by Aarons72s; 12-04-2006 at 02:34 AM.

12-04-2006, 10:56 AM	#3
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: 72 doors What is the purpose of that hole?

12-04-2006, 11:09 AM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 72 doors IIRC correctly the panels on the inside are different on the 72 than on 67-71 models.

12-04-2006, 01:51 PM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 72 doors As mentioned above that little hole is normally a 72 thing. As far as the rest of it.....the door panels on a 67-71 are flat with big handles and the window regulator shafts are shorter. On a 72 the door panels have some deep texture and has different window regulators with longer shafts

12-04-2006, 02:32 PM	#6
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: 72 doors The hole has a screw that goes from the inner door skin to the outter, keeps the small lip that connects the 2 from splitting, which is common on 67-71 model doors.

12-04-2006, 03:50 PM	#7
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: 72 doors So now i have a question for you guys, can you put 67-71 door panels on a 72 if you swap out the 72 internals with 67-71 units? I want the 67-71 door panels but may be able to get my hands on a 72 door to replace my junk passenger one, just wondering if I can make it work for me __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

12-04-2006, 09:15 PM	#8
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: 72 doors You can swap them around with only minor modification--ie switch the internals.

12-05-2006, 12:18 AM	#10
1tonswb Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 300	Re: 72 doors Are the 72 doors in demand?

12-05-2006, 01:46 AM	#11
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: 72 doors Are chevy doors the same as gmc doors? and the differences above, are those the only differences. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

12-05-2006, 11:55 PM	#12
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: 72 doors Drew, they hardest part in putting 67-71 door panels on 72 doors is marking and drilling the bottom holes then installing threaded inserts. Other than that it is a breeze. Hart rod- to me yes. I am not sure if the aftermarket 72 doors have the hole or not but it is a worthy upgrade. Its easier to back date a 72 door than to update a older door for 72 door panels, I ve done it cause I couldnt find 72 doors when I started my orange and white truck. 1tonswb- Yes especially if you have a 72 and dont want to buy aftermarket, it was a 1 year only door. edmonton72- Yes they are the same chevy and gmc doors. Same guidlines apply. Hope this helps you all.



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