Blue 72 repro Door panels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ItWillBeSlow · 11-17-2013, 10:31 PM

Looking to put some new (light/medium) blue door panels in my 72. Who all is everyone using? I see brothers has them, are they any good? Any others?

**DeadheadNM** · 11-18-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ItWillBeSlow

Looking to put some new (light/medium) blue door panels in my 72. Who all is everyone using? I see brothers has them, are they any good? Any others?

Although I have no first hand experience I've heard nothing but negative feedback and that some vendors have d/c'd them due to poor fitment. If I needed these I'd post a WTB on the parts board for OEM panels rather than buy repro. Good luck, Pete

ItWillBeSlow · 11-18-2013, 12:55 PM

thanks Pete! any others?

Lee H · 11-18-2013, 02:46 PM

I don't have any but.....I've seen them at the Brothers showroom and I've seen a few installed. They look and fit great. I got a set of OEMs from the board, very nice but after 40+ years they don't fit all that great without several screws to pull them tight against the door. If I needed a set I would not hesitate to get the repops from Brothers.

**bigmac73** · 11-18-2013, 03:14 PM

personally i took my old ones and scrubbed them down good and took some rattle can blue paint that is made for plastic, they turned out pretty good

cleszkie · 11-18-2013, 03:32 PM

Unless they have completely redesigned them, or a new company is making them, the aftermarket 72 door panels I got a while back were complete crap. Good to know that better stuff is being made now.

ItWillBeSlow · 11-18-2013, 03:38 PM

Where are the crap ones coming from? anyone have more experience with brothers? Pics (any color) ?

cleszkie · 11-18-2013, 03:51 PM

My crap ones came from the Truck Shop in Orange County, CA.

**special-K** · 11-18-2013, 10:12 PM

There are no reproduction '72 GM Truck door panels made. Your best bet will be good used door panels. I have never had a problem with fitment or a need for extra fasteners from any "good" used '72 door panels. I suppose damaged ones could be an issue,so don't buy damaged ones. What you will find available new are "replacement" door panels that are made to go in place of originals. They are made to look somewhat similar to originals and the result is a cheap looking imitation

**Tom Vogel** · 11-18-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

I don't have any but.....I've seen them at the Brothers showroom and I've seen a few installed. They look and fit great. I got a set of OEMs from the board, very nice but after 40+ years they don't fit all that great without several screws to pull them tight against the door. If I needed a set I would not hesitate to get the repops from Brothers.

When (date wise) did you see these?

**special-K** · 11-18-2013, 11:53 PM

I checked Brothers' site before posting and they still don't appear to offer reproductions.

ItWillBeSlow · 11-19-2013, 06:41 AM

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=FP17200

These are what I was referring to. I guess reproduction implies just like original? Replacement means similar? If i knew they fit well, I would be ok with similar. This is a base model truck and low budget driver build.

Is this the only option? Where is everyone who does a frame off/ high quality build getting them? There cant be that many excellent condition 41 year old panels out there. Thanks everyone for the replies.

**special-K** · 11-19-2013, 11:12 AM

$229 plus shipping is not exactly a low budget option. Yes,reproduction means just that...an item made to replicate the original. Look on the parts board. There are some for sale right now. These were molded in color,but I have had some that were dyed over from factory. Excellent condition is harder to fond,but any that are not "broken" can be refurbished. That's what restoration is,with parts replacement an option if original part is beyond repair. Most are chalky now and that can be fixed with soft media blasting,;ole walnut shell. With an adhesive promoter and vinyl/plastic dye you can color them to your interior color,if you don't find your color. Used '72 door panels go for $75-$150,with the higher end being exc. cond. and ready to install. The fasteners that hold them in place can be bought. The panels that people added screws to simply needed those replaced.

Lee H · 11-19-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

What you will find available new are "replacement" door panels that are made to go in place of originals. They are made to look somewhat similar to originals and the result is a cheap looking imitation

WOW, I'll have to take back what I said about Brothers door panels being very good quality, as you are personally attesting to the quality of these panels, clearly we have seen different Brothers replacement panels.

trayallen72 · 11-19-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ItWillBeSlow

Looking to put some new (light/medium) blue door panels in my 72. Who all is everyone using? I see brothers has them, are they any good? Any others?

contact jerry brown at the truck shop in crossville tn 1-800-237-8353 he has gm originals

**special-K** · 11-20-2013, 09:59 AM

Lee,my reply could be taken out of context if not read along with my other reply. I made no comments on quality,only on how they look. "Cheap looking imitations"...meaning fake,not like originals. The stainless trim doesn't fit,so neither do the w/g inserts. I guess I don't understand why they made them so "almost". Basically,they are no good for a restoration,only fixin' up.

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Originally Posted by special-K

There are no reproduction '72 GM Truck door panels made. Your best bet will be good used door panels. I have never had a problem with fitment or a need for extra fasteners from any "good" used '72 door panels. I suppose damaged ones could be an issue,so don't buy damaged ones. What you will find available new are "replacement" door panels that are made to go in place of originals. They are made to look somewhat similar to originals and the result is a cheap looking imitation

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Originally Posted by special-K

I checked Brothers' site before posting and they still don't appear to offer reproductions.

If there are door panels other than what's shown on Brothers' website that you know about,by all means,please share your info. I like to learn. Maybe an answer to Tom's question could help.

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

When (date wise) did you see these?

desertnick69 · 02-02-2014, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cleszkie

My crap ones came from the Truck Shop in Orange County, CA.

Has any one used this Truck Shops "Door panel Skins"? I need to repace the skins on my 69 the metal parts are useable.

Daman · 02-03-2014, 08:10 AM

I have the ones from Brothers on order and should be here this week. I'll let you know when I put them on. They were back ordered

I actually ordered a bunch of stuff from them and everything that has showed up so far is great. $399 and over and you get 15% off. The list keeps getting larger for the next order. Just waiting for the magic number

72junky · 02-03-2014, 09:49 AM

I have a set I never installed due to finding originals in great shape. I am out of town until this weekend, but, I can shoot you some pictures if you want. They are bright blue, and I will be much cheaper than Brothers. I bought them from Brothers, they do not have holes drilled for trim. They are base level panels. I think I have the after market arm rest pads too.

Send me a PM, if interested.

72junky

11-17-2013, 10:31 PM	#1
ItWillBeSlow Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: You're the only 10 I see Posts: 367	Blue 72 repro Door panels Looking to put some new (light/medium) blue door panels in my 72. Who all is everyone using? I see brothers has them, are they any good? Any others?

11-18-2013, 12:55 PM	#3
ItWillBeSlow Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: You're the only 10 I see Posts: 367	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels thanks Pete! any others?

11-18-2013, 02:46 PM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels I don't have any but.....I've seen them at the Brothers showroom and I've seen a few installed. They look and fit great. I got a set of OEMs from the board, very nice but after 40+ years they don't fit all that great without several screws to pull them tight against the door. If I needed a set I would not hesitate to get the repops from Brothers. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

11-18-2013, 03:14 PM	#5
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels personally i took my old ones and scrubbed them down good and took some rattle can blue paint that is made for plastic, they turned out pretty good __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

11-18-2013, 03:32 PM	#6
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels Unless they have completely redesigned them, or a new company is making them, the aftermarket 72 door panels I got a while back were complete crap. Good to know that better stuff is being made now.

11-18-2013, 03:38 PM	#7
ItWillBeSlow Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: You're the only 10 I see Posts: 367	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels Where are the crap ones coming from? anyone have more experience with brothers? Pics (any color) ?

11-18-2013, 03:51 PM	#8
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels My crap ones came from the Truck Shop in Orange County, CA.

11-18-2013, 10:12 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels There are no reproduction '72 GM Truck door panels made. Your best bet will be good used door panels. I have never had a problem with fitment or a need for extra fasteners from any "good" used '72 door panels. I suppose damaged ones could be an issue,so don't buy damaged ones. What you will find available new are "replacement" door panels that are made to go in place of originals. They are made to look somewhat similar to originals and the result is a cheap looking imitation __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-18-2013, 11:53 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels I checked Brothers' site before posting and they still don't appear to offer reproductions. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-19-2013, 06:41 AM	#12
ItWillBeSlow Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: You're the only 10 I see Posts: 367	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=FP17200 These are what I was referring to. I guess reproduction implies just like original? Replacement means similar? If i knew they fit well, I would be ok with similar. This is a base model truck and low budget driver build. Is this the only option? Where is everyone who does a frame off/ high quality build getting them? There cant be that many excellent condition 41 year old panels out there. Thanks everyone for the replies.

11-19-2013, 11:12 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels $229 plus shipping is not exactly a low budget option. Yes,reproduction means just that...an item made to replicate the original. Look on the parts board. There are some for sale right now. These were molded in color,but I have had some that were dyed over from factory. Excellent condition is harder to fond,but any that are not "broken" can be refurbished. That's what restoration is,with parts replacement an option if original part is beyond repair. Most are chalky now and that can be fixed with soft media blasting,;ole walnut shell. With an adhesive promoter and vinyl/plastic dye you can color them to your interior color,if you don't find your color. Used '72 door panels go for $75-$150,with the higher end being exc. cond. and ready to install. The fasteners that hold them in place can be bought. The panels that people added screws to simply needed those replaced. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-03-2014, 08:10 AM	#18
Daman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Billings Montana Posts: 183	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels I have the ones from Brothers on order and should be here this week. I'll let you know when I put them on. They were back ordered I actually ordered a bunch of stuff from them and everything that has showed up so far is great. $399 and over and you get 15% off. The list keeps getting larger for the next order. Just waiting for the magic number Last edited by Daman; 02-03-2014 at 08:12 AM. Reason: added

02-03-2014, 09:49 AM	#19
72junky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 150	Re: Blue 72 repro Door panels I have a set I never installed due to finding originals in great shape. I am out of town until this weekend, but, I can shoot you some pictures if you want. They are bright blue, and I will be much cheaper than Brothers. I bought them from Brothers, they do not have holes drilled for trim. They are base level panels. I think I have the after market arm rest pads too. Send me a PM, if interested. 72junky __________________ 72junky *Don't worry my wife said it's ok.* '72 K10 custom/10 350/4spd,ps,pb,ac,tilt,tach,3:73 posi,buddy buckets - driver '72 Cheyenne/10 swb 355/th350,factory black, loaded and lowered - toy '72 Cheyenne/10 lwb, 350/th350,ps,pb,ac,tilt - current project build '72 K5 Blazer CST 350/th350,ps,pb,ac,tilt,tach,3:73 posi - project rust bucket -Unfortunately Sold plus 4 others too ashamed to post



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