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blazerboy72 · 02-07-2009, 04:20 PM

How is the quality and fit of the aftermarket doors? I need at least a drivers door and finding a solid original is looking more hopeless every day.

Kayotic · 02-07-2009, 04:29 PM

I am in, This is an important question to me.

If you have seen my truck, I may have to square my cab to using the doors as a reference.

Ace in the hole · 02-07-2009, 04:39 PM

I repaired my originals and if you decide to go that route get the whole door skin not just the lower part like I did. I tried to save money just buying the lower patch panel and it was a lot of fiddling to make it work and come out nice.

PHAT TONY · 02-07-2009, 08:28 PM

I've used goodmark doors and had to cut both window frames out and re-mount/weld them back in and had questionable gaps all around, seen other makes that were worse. For my money, re-skin an original!

**rob32472** · 02-07-2009, 10:15 PM

PM sent

NuBomb · 02-07-2009, 11:25 PM

I bought a goodmark driver side for my 72 blazer. Fit is o.k., it just isn't as strong as an original. I've got a dent in it I don't think would have happened with an original. Find a solid truck door (or one that needs to be reskinned) and go that route. I wish I had, and I will next time.

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2009, 11:26 PM

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The '72 GMC I just finished had aftermarket doors and I had to push in on the doors to get them to lock. I pushed on the drivers door just in front of the door handle to lock it and bent the door in. I got it pushed back out without screwing up the paint but I couldn't believe how easy it bent...

I will say that I don't know how old the doors were (some aftermarket items have been improved over the last few years) or what brand they were.

LockDoc

blazerboy72 · 02-08-2009, 06:00 AM

thanks for the info I will continue my search for originals

NuBomb · 02-08-2009, 05:44 PM

Mine did exactly what Lock Doc's did.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-08-2009, 06:41 PM

They're junk. Find some originals.....

bigsnookmaster · 02-09-2009, 12:13 AM

Yeah, what everybody else said, x2.My .02

jbristo67 · 02-09-2009, 12:24 AM

i saw like ten good driver doors today

mrh33916 · 02-10-2009, 02:12 PM

Are the aftermarket door skins good and thick?

Gumby'sC20 · 02-10-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jbristo67

i saw like ten good driver doors today

Send em on up to NY! haha. I need one badly

jbristo67 · 02-12-2009, 04:32 PM

Talk to sameyrasmea72 he sells them and if you have a greyhound stop pretty close to you they can be had pretty reasonable

67ChevyRedneck · 02-12-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

They're junk. Find some originals.....

I'm going back to stock doors on my truck. Very disappointed with their durability.

My passenger side door has a dent in it because I shut the door a little too hard and the handle pushed into the door. No joke. I was so pissed off.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-12-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I'm going back to stock doors on my truck. Very disappointed with their durability.

My passenger side door has a dent in it because I shut the door a little too hard and the handle pushed into the door. No joke. I was so pissed off.

Did you seam seal around and weld around the edge of you doors? (where the door skin and frame come together). This seems to help with the sturdiness of the aftermarket doors, but they are still not as good as the OEM...

67ChevyRedneck · 02-12-2009, 07:06 PM

You mean like this, Rob?

No, I did not add any welds to the door. The handle pushed in at the skinny part of the handle (the part closest to the middle of the door). It pulled back out, but left a noticeable ripple in the door.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-12-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

You mean like this, Rob?

No, I did not add any welds to the door. The handle pushed in at the skinny part of the handle (the part closest to the middle of the door). It pulled back out, but left a noticeable ripple in the door.

That's what I was talking about. We also put a few tack welds all around the door. This helps some, but probably wouldn't have prevented what happened to you. How long ago did you get your doors?

67ChevyRedneck · 02-12-2009, 07:32 PM

2006. Drove down to Lawerenceville, GA and picked them up straight from Goodmark. I haven't noticed any improvements to the doors I've checked out at the charlotte shows.

Kayotic · 02-12-2009, 08:43 PM

I know this is going to be a sh-ty comment; because after the price and hassel involved.

How about re-skinning after market doors?

I say this cause it sounds like the core is ok, just thin skinned.

67_C-30 · 02-12-2009, 08:56 PM

It seems odd to me that the aftermarket skin would be any thicker than the aftermarket door skin. I doubt it actually is. Aftermarket doors for these trucks are really reasonable, but I'd be afraid of them because other people's experiences with them.

blazerboy72 · 02-13-2009, 07:09 AM

I found a local guy that is said to have a barn full. If he will answer his phone I'm going to stop by today.

**rob32472** · 02-13-2009, 08:00 AM

I am looking for some as well so if he has a Barn full let me know

NuBomb · 02-13-2009, 09:38 AM

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I found a local guy that is said to have a barn full. If he will answer his phone I'm going to stop by today.

Keep us informed. I am definitely interested. I'd like to go back to originals.

02-07-2009, 04:20 PM	#1
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	aftermarket door quality How is the quality and fit of the aftermarket doors? I need at least a drivers door and finding a solid original is looking more hopeless every day.

02-07-2009, 04:29 PM	#2
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: aftermarket door quality I am in, This is an important question to me. If you have seen my truck, I may have to square my cab to using the doors as a reference. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016

02-07-2009, 04:39 PM	#3
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: aftermarket door quality I repaired my originals and if you decide to go that route get the whole door skin not just the lower part like I did. I tried to save money just buying the lower patch panel and it was a lot of fiddling to make it work and come out nice. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

02-07-2009, 08:28 PM	#4
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: aftermarket door quality I've used goodmark doors and had to cut both window frames out and re-mount/weld them back in and had questionable gaps all around, seen other makes that were worse. For my money, re-skin an original!

02-07-2009, 10:15 PM	#5
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: aftermarket door quality PM sent

02-07-2009, 11:25 PM	#6
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: aftermarket door quality I bought a goodmark driver side for my 72 blazer. Fit is o.k., it just isn't as strong as an original. I've got a dent in it I don't think would have happened with an original. Find a solid truck door (or one that needs to be reskinned) and go that route. I wish I had, and I will next time. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

02-07-2009, 11:26 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,420	Re: aftermarket door quality - The '72 GMC I just finished had aftermarket doors and I had to push in on the doors to get them to lock. I pushed on the drivers door just in front of the door handle to lock it and bent the door in. I got it pushed back out without screwing up the paint but I couldn't believe how easy it bent... I will say that I don't know how old the doors were (some aftermarket items have been improved over the last few years) or what brand they were. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-07-2009 at 11:28 PM.

02-08-2009, 06:00 AM	#8
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: aftermarket door quality thanks for the info I will continue my search for originals

02-08-2009, 05:44 PM	#9
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: aftermarket door quality Mine did exactly what Lock Doc's did. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

02-08-2009, 06:41 PM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,840	Re: aftermarket door quality They're junk. Find some originals..... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-09-2009, 12:13 AM	#11
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: aftermarket door quality Yeah, what everybody else said, x2.My .02 __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

02-09-2009, 12:24 AM	#12
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: aftermarket door quality i saw like ten good driver doors today

02-10-2009, 02:12 PM	#13
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: aftermarket door quality Are the aftermarket door skins good and thick?

02-12-2009, 04:32 PM	#15
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: aftermarket door quality Talk to sameyrasmea72 he sells them and if you have a greyhound stop pretty close to you they can be had pretty reasonable __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

02-12-2009, 07:06 PM	#18
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: aftermarket door quality You mean like this, Rob? No, I did not add any welds to the door. The handle pushed in at the skinny part of the handle (the part closest to the middle of the door). It pulled back out, but left a noticeable ripple in the door. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-12-2009 at 07:09 PM.



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02-12-2009, 07:32 PM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: aftermarket door quality 2006. Drove down to Lawerenceville, GA and picked them up straight from Goodmark. I haven't noticed any improvements to the doors I've checked out at the charlotte shows. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-12-2009 at 07:33 PM.

02-12-2009, 08:43 PM	#21
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: aftermarket door quality I know this is going to be a sh-ty comment; because after the price and hassel involved. How about re-skinning after market doors? I say this cause it sounds like the core is ok, just thin skinned. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016

02-12-2009, 08:56 PM	#22
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: aftermarket door quality It seems odd to me that the aftermarket skin would be any thicker than the aftermarket door skin. I doubt it actually is. Aftermarket doors for these trucks are really reasonable, but I'd be afraid of them because other people's experiences with them. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-13-2009, 07:09 AM	#23
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: aftermarket door quality I found a local guy that is said to have a barn full. If he will answer his phone I'm going to stop by today.

02-13-2009, 08:00 AM	#24
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: aftermarket door quality I am looking for some as well so if he has a Barn full let me know

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