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ChevyDude · 11-26-2003, 08:24 PM

I am changing my 72 interior door panels to the simpler looking 67-68 style. My 72 panels were held in place with those plastic white Christmas tree looking things. Can someone tell me how the 68 panels were held in place? It does not look as if there is anyplace to attach those tree things. Maybe they were just screwed to the door??? Any help would be appreciated.

cableguy0 · 11-26-2003, 08:25 PM

your going to have to modify the 72 doors to fit the older panels the 72 doors themselves are different from all the others thats why they have the different door panels

1970blazin · 11-26-2003, 08:47 PM

Wow- I didnt know that was a difference in the 72 doors?
I have some blue door panels that were in my 70 blazer. They look like they were going for a 68 look with them. Here is a pic.
Chevydude- do you need blue door panels? I am putting different ones in my blazer so I would sell you these if you wanted. They are in good shape. no rips. and they attach with screws just for FYI.

70c10 · 11-27-2003, 12:41 AM

4 screws across the bottom and the retainer across the top hold this style on. Don't forget the cranks are a tad longer too to accomodate the 72' style panel.

**breeh** · 11-27-2003, 12:46 AM

Maybe Blazers are different, but my truck 68 door panels have the seams running vertically as opposed to horizontal.

ChevyDude · 11-27-2003, 05:38 AM

I've got the shorter door controls and shorter window regulator, I believe I've just got to screw the new 68' panels in place.

Already got new Black 68' panels, so don't need the blue ones...but thanks for the offer.

*dtlilly* · 11-27-2003, 05:55 AM

I've only seen the steel 67-71 door panels, those blue ones must be a custom vinyl job.

ChevyDude · 11-27-2003, 06:14 AM

These are the repro panels I bought....hope the pic shows up ok???

*dtlilly* · 11-27-2003, 06:18 AM

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Originally posted by ChevyDude
These are the repro panels I bought...

Those are correct style

They were held in place with sheet metal looking screws that had a large flat head.

krue · 11-27-2003, 07:52 AM

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Originally posted by dtlilly

Those are correct style They were held in place with sheet metal looking screws that had a large flat head.

My question is where can you get new screws like these. Mine are pretty cruddy looking.

**Palf70Step** · 11-27-2003, 10:40 AM

Don't forget the 72's had a longer stud on the window crank. If you use it it'll cause your window crank to stick out more from the flat 68-71 style door panel.

*dtlilly* · 11-27-2003, 01:07 PM

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Originally posted by krue
My question is where can you get new screws like these.

I don't know if a vendor sells the screws or not. Mine were cruddy looking too so I bought some of that chrome spray paint and ...

*dtlilly* · 11-27-2003, 03:40 PM

I just found where you can get the door panel screws while looking through a copy of Hemmings Motor News.

Chevy Duty has the 67-71 screw kits for $4.95, and the 72 screw set for $2.95.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-27-2003, 03:44 PM

check an auto body supply they tend to have screws like that or lowes also has a whole cabinet of automotive screws and fasteneres

imdarren · 11-27-2003, 04:00 PM

If you still need paint on the truck, it may be easier to just swap someone who has earlier style doors for your 72 doors.
If your 72 doors are in great shape, they are worth a lot more than the earlier type doors (because 72 was the only year they made that style). And you could trade for a perfect set of 68 doors. Maybe even the same color you have if your patient.
Just an idea.

Darren

ChevyDude · 11-28-2003, 05:06 PM

I did get the panels and door panel fastening kit form Chevy Duty. They were the pre-assembled panels and look very nice. I will just use my 72' doors and make 8 small holes were the new fastener screws will go. Thanks for all your help and input!

11-26-2003, 08:24 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	68 door panels? help. I am changing my 72 interior door panels to the simpler looking 67-68 style. My 72 panels were held in place with those plastic white Christmas tree looking things. Can someone tell me how the 68 panels were held in place? It does not look as if there is anyplace to attach those tree things. Maybe they were just screwed to the door??? Any help would be appreciated. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-26-2003, 08:25 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	your going to have to modify the 72 doors to fit the older panels the 72 doors themselves are different from all the others thats why they have the different door panels __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-26-2003, 08:47 PM	#3
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Wow- I didnt know that was a difference in the 72 doors? I have some blue door panels that were in my 70 blazer. They look like they were going for a 68 look with them. Here is a pic. Chevydude- do you need blue door panels? I am putting different ones in my blazer so I would sell you these if you wanted. They are in good shape. no rips. and they attach with screws just for FYI. Attached Images __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

11-27-2003, 12:41 AM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	4 screws across the bottom and the retainer across the top hold this style on. Don't forget the cranks are a tad longer too to accomodate the 72' style panel. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-27-2003, 12:46 AM	#5
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Maybe Blazers are different, but my truck 68 door panels have the seams running vertically as opposed to horizontal. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

11-27-2003, 05:38 AM	#6
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	I've got the shorter door controls and shorter window regulator, I believe I've just got to screw the new 68' panels in place. Already got new Black 68' panels, so don't need the blue ones...but thanks for the offer. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-27-2003, 05:55 AM	#7
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I've only seen the steel 67-71 door panels, those blue ones must be a custom vinyl job.

11-27-2003, 06:14 AM	#8
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	These are the repro panels I bought....hope the pic shows up ok??? __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-27-2003, 10:40 AM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	Don't forget the 72's had a longer stud on the window crank. If you use it it'll cause your window crank to stick out more from the flat 68-71 style door panel. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 11-27-2003 at 09:25 PM.

11-27-2003, 03:40 PM	#13
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I just found where you can get the door panel screws while looking through a copy of Hemmings Motor News. Chevy Duty has the 67-71 screw kits for $4.95, and the 72 screw set for $2.95.

11-27-2003, 03:44 PM	#14
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,283	check an auto body supply they tend to have screws like that or lowes also has a whole cabinet of automotive screws and fasteneres __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-27-2003, 04:00 PM	#15
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	If you still need paint on the truck, it may be easier to just swap someone who has earlier style doors for your 72 doors. If your 72 doors are in great shape, they are worth a lot more than the earlier type doors (because 72 was the only year they made that style). And you could trade for a perfect set of 68 doors. Maybe even the same color you have if your patient. Just an idea. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

11-28-2003, 05:06 PM	#16
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	I did get the panels and door panel fastening kit form Chevy Duty. They were the pre-assembled panels and look very nice. I will just use my 72' doors and make 8 small holes were the new fastener screws will go. Thanks for all your help and input! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4



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