USA1 door panels 81-87 blue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

obijuan · 02-04-2018, 09:27 AM

I have recently bought a set of silverado panels from USA1 with a bunch o other things. I have seen these being talked about but nobody actually has a set. They have switched manufacturing style to make these panels thicker and these are the latest. Manufacured in January for me.

Usa1 door panels are pretty sharp for 81-87. They are much thicker than the 79 panels I have used. Only notable issues that I dont see mentioned elsewhere are that upgrading to the silverado panels you get the pull strap. However if you don't have a silverado door you don't have the bracket for the pull strap. The strap is firm but it needs to be anchored to the door shell itself to be really used. The door wiper seal is stapled on for whatever reason. The carpet is secured by velcro and the handle bucket. Skeptical at first but I wont try and pull it off and it wont bother me. The arm rest is not soft like oem. It's a brick with 1/4" pad on top. Lastly the texture is much more coarse than oem. Negligible honestly, but why not get it closer to original if they are going to be marketed as restoration parts.

They are good thick plastic panels and pretty firm when you knock on em. Fit is really good overall. Holes lined up with the screw holes very well. Pull strap cover pieces have a little bit extra material on the clip that I had to trim. They wouldn't seat all the way. One second and it was fixed. No big deal. The color is nice and they are black panels that are sprayed. Scratch resistance is pretty good.

Price is up there but they do deserve some credit. Probably the best I have ever seen and installed next to original GM.

I asked about crew and burb rear panels to match and they are working on it and I think they said mid year release. Maybe.

obijuan · 02-04-2018, 09:36 AM

more pictures

obijuan · 02-04-2018, 09:38 AM

last picture

**Joesjunk** · 02-04-2018, 10:02 AM

Thanks for that info, I had asked about their products in another post. I'm thinking about ordering blue ones. They do look really good.

bigarmzz · 02-04-2018, 10:32 AM

wow, those look really nice. Always good to know info here, thanks a lot for sharing

**TKCR** · 02-04-2018, 02:28 PM

Those look pretty good, but you are right, the price is up there.

natedogg · 02-04-2018, 07:56 PM

Looks better than that LMC garbage. Worth the price!

**TKCR** · 02-04-2018, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedogg

Looks better than that LMC garbage. Worth the price!

So mines "garbage"?

obijuan · 02-04-2018, 09:17 PM

Hm. I just noticed these panels don't have the fastener located by the armrest. Wonder why not.

blindbug · 02-05-2018, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKCR

So mines "garbage"?

If that's garbage, consider me the dumpster! I'll send you my address to dispose

of them, properly of course!

**TKCR** · 02-05-2018, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindbug

If that's garbage, consider me the dumpster! I'll send you my address to dispose

of them, properly of course!

Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll hold onto my garbage for a bit longer

**TKCR** · 03-07-2019, 12:23 PM

Well I'm going to take the plunge and try the Charcoal door panels from USA1 Industries. I will probably just drive down there and pick everything up, ordering quite a few things, so that will save the shipping costs.
I would rather see this stuff in person too, although the pics look pretty good.

1968vetL-71 · 03-09-2019, 10:42 PM

I finally received my complete dash, foams, seat covers and everything else for my crew. Ordering the front door panels in blue next week. Glad to see a true review on these. I also inquired about the rear door panels. Randy told me it was just in the development phase and would probably be over a year before it was released. That sucks. I found a super nice original out of Canada i'll use till then.
Thanks again for the review!!

obijuan · 03-09-2019, 11:33 PM

I just called them also and he was saying he gets that question every single day.

02-04-2018, 09:27 AM	#1
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	USA1 door panels 81-87 blue I have recently bought a set of silverado panels from USA1 with a bunch o other things. I have seen these being talked about but nobody actually has a set. They have switched manufacturing style to make these panels thicker and these are the latest. Manufacured in January for me. Usa1 door panels are pretty sharp for 81-87. They are much thicker than the 79 panels I have used. Only notable issues that I dont see mentioned elsewhere are that upgrading to the silverado panels you get the pull strap. However if you don't have a silverado door you don't have the bracket for the pull strap. The strap is firm but it needs to be anchored to the door shell itself to be really used. The door wiper seal is stapled on for whatever reason. The carpet is secured by velcro and the handle bucket. Skeptical at first but I wont try and pull it off and it wont bother me. The arm rest is not soft like oem. It's a brick with 1/4" pad on top. Lastly the texture is much more coarse than oem. Negligible honestly, but why not get it closer to original if they are going to be marketed as restoration parts. They are good thick plastic panels and pretty firm when you knock on em. Fit is really good overall. Holes lined up with the screw holes very well. Pull strap cover pieces have a little bit extra material on the clip that I had to trim. They wouldn't seat all the way. One second and it was fixed. No big deal. The color is nice and they are black panels that are sprayed. Scratch resistance is pretty good. Price is up there but they do deserve some credit. Probably the best I have ever seen and installed next to original GM. I asked about crew and burb rear panels to match and they are working on it and I think they said mid year release. Maybe. Attached Images __________________ 1985 k5 396/nv4500/203/205 d60/d70 4.56 42 sx2 1991 V3500 350/4l80/205 60/14 4.10 35 toyos. Last edited by obijuan; 02-04-2018 at 09:34 AM.

02-04-2018, 09:36 AM	#2
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: USA1 door panels 81-87 blue more pictures Attached Images __________________ 1985 k5 396/nv4500/203/205 d60/d70 4.56 42 sx2 1991 V3500 350/4l80/205 60/14 4.10 35 toyos.

02-04-2018, 09:38 AM	#3
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: USA1 door panels 81-87 blue last picture Attached Images __________________ 1985 k5 396/nv4500/203/205 d60/d70 4.56 42 sx2 1991 V3500 350/4l80/205 60/14 4.10 35 toyos.

02-04-2018, 10:02 AM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: USA1 door panels 81-87 blue Thanks for that info, I had asked about their products in another post. I'm thinking about ordering blue ones. They do look really good. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-04-2018, 10:32 AM	#5
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: USA1 door panels 81-87 blue wow, those look really nice. Always good to know info here, thanks a lot for sharing

02-04-2018, 02:28 PM	#6
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: USA1 door panels 81-87 blue Those look pretty good, but you are right, the price is up there. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

02-04-2018, 07:56 PM	#7
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: USA1 door panels 81-87 blue Looks better than that LMC garbage. Worth the price!

02-04-2018, 09:17 PM	#9
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: USA1 door panels 81-87 blue Hm. I just noticed these panels don't have the fastener located by the armrest. Wonder why not. __________________ 1985 k5 396/nv4500/203/205 d60/d70 4.56 42 sx2 1991 V3500 350/4l80/205 60/14 4.10 35 toyos.

03-07-2019, 12:23 PM	#12
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: USA1 door panels 81-87 blue Well I'm going to take the plunge and try the Charcoal door panels from USA1 Industries. I will probably just drive down there and pick everything up, ordering quite a few things, so that will save the shipping costs. I would rather see this stuff in person too, although the pics look pretty good. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

03-09-2019, 10:42 PM	#13
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: USA1 door panels 81-87 blue I finally received my complete dash, foams, seat covers and everything else for my crew. Ordering the front door panels in blue next week. Glad to see a true review on these. I also inquired about the rear door panels. Randy told me it was just in the development phase and would probably be over a year before it was released. That sucks. I found a super nice original out of Canada i'll use till then. Thanks again for the review!! __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

03-09-2019, 11:33 PM	#14
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: USA1 door panels 81-87 blue I just called them also and he was saying he gets that question every single day. __________________ 1985 k5 396/nv4500/203/205 d60/d70 4.56 42 sx2 1991 V3500 350/4l80/205 60/14 4.10 35 toyos.



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