67-71 vs 72 Doors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mjensen · 05-23-2011, 07:51 PM

From what I understand, there was a change made to the 72 doors. Is that correct? How would I tell if all I'm looking at are the doors?

TIA
Mike

**leddzepp** · 05-23-2011, 07:52 PM

There is a reinforecement screw just below the vent windows, on the inside.

black_sheep454 · 05-23-2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

There is a reinforecement screw just below the vent windows, on the inside.

What he said, my truck has a 72 door on the right side with this screw
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mjensen · 05-23-2011, 09:54 PM

So there wouldn't be any fitting issues in case that's all I can find? Thanks all for the quick responses!
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sneakysnake · 05-24-2011, 12:08 AM

Window crank shafts are longer due to the thicker inner door panels.

eightbanger · 05-24-2011, 04:47 AM

Sneaky is correct, I found this out the hard way, its something that gets overlooked or simply not realized.

One day when I get to do my "forever in the pipeline" frame off, I plan on swapping for the later doors, it's a pain how the outer skin has pulled away from the inner on mine, looks ugly, but on a more practical note the outer window seal doesn't even touch the window. This was a much needed improvment to stop that flexing between the inner & outer skins.

mjensen · 05-24-2011, 10:37 PM

Thanks all for the replies!!!

I found me a door that I'm hoping is still available this Saturday so I can go pick it up. It is a 72, but I'm okay with the differences mentioned

Thanks again.

**leddzepp** · 05-25-2011, 02:43 AM

If you need to go with earlier door panels and do not want them to stick out, simply change the window regulator to a 67-71. The crank is shorter and will correct the problem. You would need to drill holes to attach the older panels, as the 72's attached with plastic clips.

Eightbanger is correct, the reinforcement screw keeps the glass sandwiched in the door frame, making for a much better seal than previous years.

05-23-2011, 07:51 PM	#1
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	67-71 vs 72 Doors From what I understand, there was a change made to the 72 doors. Is that correct? How would I tell if all I'm looking at are the doors? TIA Mike __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

05-23-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,005	Re: 67-71 vs 72 Doors There is a reinforecement screw just below the vent windows, on the inside. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-23-2011, 09:54 PM	#4
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 67-71 vs 72 Doors So there wouldn't be any fitting issues in case that's all I can find? Thanks all for the quick responses! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

05-24-2011, 12:08 AM	#5
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: 67-71 vs 72 Doors Window crank shafts are longer due to the thicker inner door panels.

05-24-2011, 04:47 AM	#6
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: 67-71 vs 72 Doors Sneaky is correct, I found this out the hard way, its something that gets overlooked or simply not realized. One day when I get to do my "forever in the pipeline" frame off, I plan on swapping for the later doors, it's a pain how the outer skin has pulled away from the inner on mine, looks ugly, but on a more practical note the outer window seal doesn't even touch the window. This was a much needed improvment to stop that flexing between the inner & outer skins. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 05-24-2011 at 04:48 AM.

05-24-2011, 10:37 PM	#7
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 67-71 vs 72 Doors Thanks all for the replies!!! I found me a door that I'm hoping is still available this Saturday so I can go pick it up. It is a 72, but I'm okay with the differences mentioned Thanks again. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

05-25-2011, 02:43 AM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,005	Re: 67-71 vs 72 Doors If you need to go with earlier door panels and do not want them to stick out, simply change the window regulator to a 67-71. The crank is shorter and will correct the problem. You would need to drill holes to attach the older panels, as the 72's attached with plastic clips. Eightbanger is correct, the reinforcement screw keeps the glass sandwiched in the door frame, making for a much better seal than previous years. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man Last edited by leddzepp; 05-25-2011 at 02:46 AM.



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