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brothers69c-10 · 02-17-2013, 08:53 PM

I was perusing through craigslist today and saw some new never used LMC door panels and noticed that there wasn't any holes for window cranks or window switches for that matter. I've never seen aftermarket door panels in person nor do I remember the LMC catalog denoting the difference between manual and power door panels. So is this typical where you basically buy a blank slate and cut whatever holes you need in them? Also what are your guys opinions of the quality of the aftermarket panels?

79Betty · 02-17-2013, 09:07 PM

I've got lmc panels and they had manual window hiles ore drilled. I've ordered 8 things from lmc and i've regretted all 8. My inner fenders are POS the headlight switch lasted 2 days and the panels were warped. I'd rather do without then get anything from there. But that's my (and seems like lots if others o here) experience.
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durty harry · 02-17-2013, 10:19 PM

I just installed a set , had to drill for manual windows ( which both are marked on back )
what I didn't care for is they are made from ABS plastic . VERY cheaply made . My $.02

UKNOWME · 02-17-2013, 11:24 PM

Anyone have an opinion of the keystone doors? I picked up 2 new ones for 50 bucks each a while back just cause they were a good deal. Haven't had a chance to unbox them
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donut · 02-18-2013, 06:15 AM

Used them on the '73, in-expensive and local. I don't imagine they are any worse or better than LMC. Most places do buy from the same supplier.
(name brand toilet paper from Wal-Mart is no different than the same brand from the local grocery store)

brothers69c-10, I haven't used the aftermarket door panels, but I think I'd prefer to drill my own. Plus I would think un-drilled would fit a much wider range of trucks.

Axle · 02-18-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by durty harry

I just installed a set , had to drill for manual windows ( which both are marked on back )
what I didn't care for is they are made from ABS plastic . VERY cheaply made . My $.02

Theres an upholsterer on the HAMB that says ABS (to paraphrase) is the best thing since sliced bread for making door panels (from scratch) since its weather proof, easy to get, easy to work with.

Alex.

brothers69c-10 · 02-18-2013, 11:05 AM

Thanks for the input guys, may just try and salvage the original ones then. Was trying to avoid bondoing my door panels to fill in the gouges.

Rich84 · 02-18-2013, 03:06 PM

I just installed the LMC ones this weekend..Drilled the holes for the cranks which were marked on the back. They are a harder plastic then the originals. I think in work truck they might get broken. But for a cruiser I think they should hold up just fine. They look pretty darn fancy too...LOL
I also put some insulation in off of a dishwasher that I had to replace. Can't wait to see if it makes any difference at all.

02-17-2013, 08:53 PM	#1
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	LMC Door Panels I was perusing through craigslist today and saw some new never used LMC door panels and noticed that there wasn't any holes for window cranks or window switches for that matter. I've never seen aftermarket door panels in person nor do I remember the LMC catalog denoting the difference between manual and power door panels. So is this typical where you basically buy a blank slate and cut whatever holes you need in them? Also what are your guys opinions of the quality of the aftermarket panels? __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

02-17-2013, 09:07 PM	#2
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: LMC Door Panels I've got lmc panels and they had manual window hiles ore drilled. I've ordered 8 things from lmc and i've regretted all 8. My inner fenders are POS the headlight switch lasted 2 days and the panels were warped. I'd rather do without then get anything from there. But that's my (and seems like lots if others o here) experience. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

02-17-2013, 10:19 PM	#3
durty harry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 178	Re: LMC Door Panels I just installed a set , had to drill for manual windows ( which both are marked on back ) what I didn't care for is they are made from ABS plastic . VERY cheaply made . My $.02 __________________ Scott 82 step side aka " Bouncy " 73 GMC Long bed Vortec 5.7

02-17-2013, 11:24 PM	#4
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: LMC Door Panels Anyone have an opinion of the keystone doors? I picked up 2 new ones for 50 bucks each a while back just cause they were a good deal. Haven't had a chance to unbox them Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

02-18-2013, 06:15 AM	#5
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: LMC Door Panels Used them on the '73, in-expensive and local. I don't imagine they are any worse or better than LMC. Most places do buy from the same supplier. (name brand toilet paper from Wal-Mart is no different than the same brand from the local grocery store) brothers69c-10, I haven't used the aftermarket door panels, but I think I'd prefer to drill my own. Plus I would think un-drilled would fit a much wider range of trucks. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

02-18-2013, 11:05 AM	#7
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: LMC Door Panels Thanks for the input guys, may just try and salvage the original ones then. Was trying to avoid bondoing my door panels to fill in the gouges. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

02-18-2013, 03:06 PM	#8
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,694	Re: LMC Door Panels I just installed the LMC ones this weekend..Drilled the holes for the cranks which were marked on the back. They are a harder plastic then the originals. I think in work truck they might get broken. But for a cruiser I think they should hold up just fine. They look pretty darn fancy too...LOL I also put some insulation in off of a dishwasher that I had to replace. Can't wait to see if it makes any difference at all.



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