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staggerd86c-10 · 01-22-2011, 11:37 AM

I left my truck at my uncles for a couple days and this is what happened

some old guy back out and turned to sharp and hurt my truck. It was another square so you can call it square on square crime. How bad do you guys think it is? Does it need a new door or can it get fixed with some good body work. Worst part is I just got the truck waxed and detailed last weekend.

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mooseknuckles · 01-22-2011, 11:40 AM

sorry man that blows.....looks like you need a door.

spudz · 01-22-2011, 11:40 AM

fix fender, skin door or replace.

**N2TRUX** · 01-22-2011, 11:58 AM

With that huge kink in the upper body line, and the low cost of a replacement door I see the door as being cheaper.

I love this truck, but those back tires make it sooo sweet.

ont_guy_38 · 01-22-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

With that huge kink in the upper body line, and the low cost of a replacement door I see the door as being cheaper.

I love this truck, but those back tires make it sooo sweet.

Yes once you start getting past that upper body line that sucks on these trucks.You can spend a long time making it right and from the looks of the rest of the door I would think you will be alot happier just replacing it.Great looking truck by the way

staggerd86c-10 · 01-22-2011, 04:16 PM

Thanks for the compliments I was hoping I wouldnt have to skin the door, cause finding a door down here is not easy, damn near impossible. Im dropping it off at the bodyshop monday hopefully she can be back to normal as sooon as possible
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S10Fan · 01-22-2011, 04:41 PM

A teenage cell phone holding neighbor of mine caused similar damage to my driver's door. I ended up replacing the door. The metal gets stretched and it's pretty much impossible to get the original shape back. A good friend of mine is a body man by trade, he's also a metal craftsman, english wheel, and all the other exotic metal tools. He couldn't get my door hammered out, this is a guy that builds Model A fenders from scratch.

I'm not trying to depress you and the pictures may look worse than reality, but I'd be scouring Craig's List asap for a door.

Good luck and your truck looks sweet!

benoit454 · 01-22-2011, 05:28 PM

It is easier and cheaper to change the door or skin it, as for finding a door lmc site vendors, for sale here, classicparts, local dealer, tons have skins or shells. Goodmark has them for like $130-160 or so, lmc is around the same maybe cheaper.

rayfinseats · 01-22-2011, 07:16 PM

Will his insurance cover it???

You can get doors for them cheap. (LMC parts) Made in CHina by the finest of technicians using the metric system. WAY cheaper than trying to fix the dooor at 50-75 per hour.

Tell the old guy he needs to get out from behind the wheel before he kills someone.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-22-2011, 08:36 PM

New skin or door. find a shop thats good at matching paint. And I mean good enough he can grind to fix a dent in the center of a panel and not have to paint the whole panel, and you'll never know it happened.

willett · 01-22-2011, 08:52 PM

trade doors with the old man who hit you!

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-22-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by willett

trade doors with the old man who hit you!

I like it. I like it a lot.

Pop's C-10 · 01-22-2011, 11:17 PM

^ i agree,,,,

JuicyJ · 01-22-2011, 11:47 PM

Ouch, I would just put a new door and be done with it. Lower labor cost and you will get your truck on the road faster. Nice truck also homie.

DREAMER1 · 01-23-2011, 04:10 AM

Yea you have too nice of a truck to depreciate it with bondo. A little more work, maybe a little more money, but it's 10x worth it.
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staggerd86c-10 · 01-25-2011, 12:59 AM

Ok I got it to the body shop couldnt stand the thought of it any longer. 500 new door with all the paint and labor. How good/bad are those aftermarket doors?
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*78 Chevyrado* · 01-25-2011, 02:14 AM

I'd find a junkyard door. The main problem I've seen with these doors is the door shell (not sheet metal itself) is too thin. meaning when the outer skin is lined up where you want it, the inner part of the door can be up to 1" away from touching the weatherstripping at the bottom. as long as you watch out for that, it'll be OK.

silvereagle07 · 01-25-2011, 08:45 AM

The aftermarket door can be a real pain to align. I would try to get an original door from a salvage yard or craigslist if possible. The labor for prep and paint would be around the same.

staggerd86c-10 · 01-25-2011, 11:26 AM

The salvage yards around me dont have any squares. Im stuck with the aftermarket crap hopefully it works out.
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**old Rusty C10** · 01-25-2011, 11:35 AM

If youre stuck with an aftermarket door get one from our site vendor Tri Pro automotive or Capt Kaos.. Both sell QUALITY aftermarkets. There are several grades of aftermarket parts i was told by a body guy who did some work on my car after an accident with a deer. He claimed that the aftermarket parts he bought were class A. I know the work he did on my car looks good and the fitment on the hood and fender are nice ( good as OEM)

msgross · 01-25-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

If youre stuck with an aftermarket door get one from our site vendor Tri Pro automotive or Capt Kaos.. Both sell QUALITY aftermarkets. There are several grades of aftermarket parts i was told by a body guy who did some work on my car after an accident with a deer. He claimed that the aftermarket parts he bought were class A. I know the work he did on my car looks good and the fitment on the hood and fender are nice ( good as OEM)

tri-pro is out of business

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391119

try top banana, he's a board vendor, $115 for a door under the body panel section

http://www.topbananaparts.com/servlet/StoreFront

355bullet · 01-25-2011, 12:23 PM

sucks! sorry to hear about your truck.

Great looking truck thou. Is that the original navy blue?
any more pics?

West Texas Z · 01-25-2011, 04:06 PM

trade the old man doors and have him pay to paint it. just my .02

TheWhiteElephant · 01-27-2011, 01:44 AM

$500 sounds very cheap. Is the bodyman going to blend the paint into the cab side and fender? If he doesn't, chances are the paint isn't going to match, even if the paint code is the same. Especially if your paint is metallic.

74chevy4x4 · 01-27-2011, 06:54 PM

Um...That really sucks Dude. What a beautiful truck. I have a couple of doors from my local pick and pull with minor dents, no rust and they are taking up space in my garage. Give me a call 512-636-4544 and I'll make you a great deal.

01-22-2011, 11:37 AM	#1
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? I left my truck at my uncles for a couple days and this is what happened some old guy back out and turned to sharp and hurt my truck. It was another square so you can call it square on square crime. How bad do you guys think it is? Does it need a new door or can it get fixed with some good body work. Worst part is I just got the truck waxed and detailed last weekend.. Posted via Mobile Device

01-22-2011, 11:40 AM	#2
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? sorry man that blows.....looks like you need a door. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

01-22-2011, 11:40 AM	#3
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? fix fender, skin door or replace. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

01-22-2011, 11:58 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? With that huge kink in the upper body line, and the low cost of a replacement door I see the door as being cheaper. I love this truck, but those back tires make it sooo sweet. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-22-2011 at 12:00 PM.

01-22-2011, 04:16 PM	#6
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? Thanks for the compliments I was hoping I wouldnt have to skin the door, cause finding a door down here is not easy, damn near impossible. Im dropping it off at the bodyshop monday hopefully she can be back to normal as sooon as possible Posted via Mobile Device

01-22-2011, 04:41 PM	#7
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? A teenage cell phone holding neighbor of mine caused similar damage to my driver's door. I ended up replacing the door. The metal gets stretched and it's pretty much impossible to get the original shape back. A good friend of mine is a body man by trade, he's also a metal craftsman, english wheel, and all the other exotic metal tools. He couldn't get my door hammered out, this is a guy that builds Model A fenders from scratch. I'm not trying to depress you and the pictures may look worse than reality, but I'd be scouring Craig's List asap for a door. Good luck and your truck looks sweet! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

01-22-2011, 05:28 PM	#8
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? It is easier and cheaper to change the door or skin it, as for finding a door lmc site vendors, for sale here, classicparts, local dealer, tons have skins or shells. Goodmark has them for like $130-160 or so, lmc is around the same maybe cheaper. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

01-22-2011, 07:16 PM	#9
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? Will his insurance cover it??? You can get doors for them cheap. (LMC parts) Made in CHina by the finest of technicians using the metric system. WAY cheaper than trying to fix the dooor at 50-75 per hour. Tell the old guy he needs to get out from behind the wheel before he kills someone. Last edited by rayfinseats; 01-22-2011 at 07:19 PM.

01-22-2011, 08:36 PM	#10
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? New skin or door. find a shop thats good at matching paint. And I mean good enough he can grind to fix a dent in the center of a panel and not have to paint the whole panel, and you'll never know it happened.

01-22-2011, 08:52 PM	#11
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? trade doors with the old man who hit you! __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-22-2011, 11:17 PM	#13
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? ^ i agree,,,,

01-22-2011, 11:47 PM	#14
JuicyJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 123	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? Ouch, I would just put a new door and be done with it. Lower labor cost and you will get your truck on the road faster. Nice truck also homie. __________________ America is all about speed, hot nasty bad ass speed

01-23-2011, 04:10 AM	#15
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? Yea you have too nice of a truck to depreciate it with bondo. A little more work, maybe a little more money, but it's 10x worth it. Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2011, 12:59 AM	#16
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? Ok I got it to the body shop couldnt stand the thought of it any longer. 500 new door with all the paint and labor. How good/bad are those aftermarket doors? Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2011, 02:14 AM	#17
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? I'd find a junkyard door. The main problem I've seen with these doors is the door shell (not sheet metal itself) is too thin. meaning when the outer skin is lined up where you want it, the inner part of the door can be up to 1" away from touching the weatherstripping at the bottom. as long as you watch out for that, it'll be OK.



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01-25-2011, 08:45 AM	#18
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? The aftermarket door can be a real pain to align. I would try to get an original door from a salvage yard or craigslist if possible. The labor for prep and paint would be around the same. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-25-2011, 11:26 AM	#19
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? The salvage yards around me dont have any squares. Im stuck with the aftermarket crap hopefully it works out. Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2011, 11:35 AM	#20
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01-25-2011, 12:23 PM	#22
355bullet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 510	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? sucks! sorry to hear about your truck. Great looking truck thou. Is that the original navy blue? any more pics? __________________ www.southwestdrags.com www.elpasocalendargirls.com www.msdignition.com www.atomicefi.com https://www.facebook.com/MSDperformance

01-25-2011, 04:06 PM	#23
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01-27-2011, 01:44 AM	#24
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01-27-2011, 06:54 PM	#25
74chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 28	Re: I guess my truck is going back to the bodyshop... Fml... How bad is it? Um...That really sucks Dude. What a beautiful truck. I have a couple of doors from my local pick and pull with minor dents, no rust and they are taking up space in my garage. Give me a call 512-636-4544 and I'll make you a great deal. __________________ 1974 K20 Cheyenne Super, 350ci with Edelbrock Valve Covers, Intake and Carb, COMP CAMs XE268h, Headers from Jeggs, 65K Volt HEI Distributor, Mile Marker Locking Hubs, 700R4 Tranny, NP241C Transfer, A/C, tilt wheel, dual 20 Gal tanks. 2003 Honda VTX-1800C, V&H Big Shots, Kury Hypercharger, grips, pegs, Darkside Goodyear Triple Tread Rear Tire, and Chrome Galor. 2005 Chevy Trailblazer(Momma's Car LoL)

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