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shockermotorsports1 · 07-24-2009, 03:41 PM

I just picked up a 83 short bed. Everything is shaved. My problem is the doors I have are from another year but have no idea what year or if they are for a truck or burben. From the top of the door to the edge of the cab there is a gap about 1.5"
Can anyone help?

Let me know

JohnC · 07-24-2009, 04:00 PM

The doors are the same on the burbans, blazers, and trucks. There were some differences between the early square bodies, and the later ones. Are the doors the ones that are on the truck now, or another set you have? If I remember correctly you can put the different doors on, but I don't think it would have that big of a gap. I could be wrong though. I'm not that familiar with them. Someone else may have more knowledge on them. Do you have any pics of the gap you are talking about?

shockermotorsports1 · 07-24-2009, 04:04 PM

The doors are one the truck.
I am wanting to get new ones because of that problem.

JohnC · 07-24-2009, 04:06 PM

If you are getting new ones then I guess I don't understand the question. Do you think maybe the cab is tweaked or something, or are you just wanting to make sure it's a door problem before you buy new doors? Does the driver's door still have the info sticker on it?

shockermotorsports1 · 07-24-2009, 04:09 PM

Their is no info on the doors my question is what year would they be for so i can resale them.
They have the shave kit and all the body work is already done but cant sell without knowing the year.

JohnC · 07-24-2009, 04:15 PM

Just put them up as a 73-87 door. Like I said they should work for all years. I think the difference is at the wing window.

Jonboy · 07-24-2009, 05:38 PM

The difference is on the inside of the shell. The 73-76 doors used a lot smaller door trim panel. The later (77-91) doors were redesigned to accept power windows, and will require a larger door panel. If your gap is that big, it may possibly be an aftermarket door, or the door is tweaked.

07-24-2009, 03:41 PM	#1
shockermotorsports1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kennedale, Tx Posts: 39	I Need Help I just picked up a 83 short bed. Everything is shaved. My problem is the doors I have are from another year but have no idea what year or if they are for a truck or burben. From the top of the door to the edge of the cab there is a gap about 1.5" Can anyone help? Let me know

07-24-2009, 04:00 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I Need Help The doors are the same on the burbans, blazers, and trucks. There were some differences between the early square bodies, and the later ones. Are the doors the ones that are on the truck now, or another set you have? If I remember correctly you can put the different doors on, but I don't think it would have that big of a gap. I could be wrong though. I'm not that familiar with them. Someone else may have more knowledge on them. Do you have any pics of the gap you are talking about?

07-24-2009, 04:04 PM	#3
shockermotorsports1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kennedale, Tx Posts: 39	Re: I Need Help The doors are one the truck. I am wanting to get new ones because of that problem. __________________ NOS is like viagra. Impressive? Yes, but once you run out your left limp and inadequate. Racing in a Honda is like beating up a retarded kid, win or lose, you still look bad....

07-24-2009, 04:06 PM	#4
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I Need Help If you are getting new ones then I guess I don't understand the question. Do you think maybe the cab is tweaked or something, or are you just wanting to make sure it's a door problem before you buy new doors? Does the driver's door still have the info sticker on it?

07-24-2009, 04:09 PM	#5
shockermotorsports1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kennedale, Tx Posts: 39	Re: I Need Help Their is no info on the doors my question is what year would they be for so i can resale them. They have the shave kit and all the body work is already done but cant sell without knowing the year. __________________ NOS is like viagra. Impressive? Yes, but once you run out your left limp and inadequate. Racing in a Honda is like beating up a retarded kid, win or lose, you still look bad....

07-24-2009, 04:15 PM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I Need Help Just put them up as a 73-87 door. Like I said they should work for all years. I think the difference is at the wing window.

07-24-2009, 05:38 PM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: I Need Help The difference is on the inside of the shell. The 73-76 doors used a lot smaller door trim panel. The later (77-91) doors were redesigned to accept power windows, and will require a larger door panel. If your gap is that big, it may possibly be an aftermarket door, or the door is tweaked.



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