68 window guts in a 72 door - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hounddogs! · 01-07-2023, 12:22 PM

The basic project:

Using a gutted 72 door to replace the mangled 68

Will move the 68 internals over

Doing the PW upgrade at the same time

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829693

Keeping 68 door panel for the 72 door

1. Since I'm using the 68 interior panel, I don't need to worry about the longer shaft on a 72 window regulator, correct?
2. Should I try to use the 72 reinforcing screw with a 68 vent window, or just weld up the hole and be done?

Thanks

71meangreenc10 · 01-07-2023, 12:47 PM

The 68 guts will move over, just have to figure out the 4 bottom screws fastening the panel to the 72 door.

Second issue is to your taste.

Smitty

**GMCPaul** · 01-07-2023, 03:24 PM

#1- If using 67-71 door panel you need to use 67-71 door relay and window regulator. The only time 72 door relay & window regulator are used is with the 72 door panel as it sticks out further from the door requiring the longer shaft.
#2- The 72 reinforcing screw was made because GM found out over time the metal strap under vent window was prone to separate or break resulting in the opening spreading wider at the bottom of the door glass by leaving it you'll be able to prevent this occurring but you also won't match passenger side. So you eliminate a issue by leaving but affect the visual aesthetic of both doors matching in appearance.
Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

hounddogs! · 01-09-2023, 01:36 PM

Good deal. Thanks guys

**A1971Blazer** · 01-09-2023, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMCPaul

#1- If using 67-71 door panel you need to use 67-71 door relay and window regulator. The only time 72 door relay & window regulator are used is with the 72 door panel as it sticks out further from the door requiring the longer shaft.
#2- The 72 reinforcing screw was made because GM found out over time the metal strap under vent window was prone to separate or break resulting in the opening spreading wider at the bottom of the door glass by leaving it you'll be able to prevent this occurring but you also won't match passenger side. So you eliminate a issue by leaving but affect the visual aesthetic of both doors matching in appearance.
Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

Your willingness to come onto the forum and answer these kind of questions is why I keep buying parts from you.
Not many other sellers take the time to do that....I'm sure that I'm not the only one who appreciates it...

01-07-2023, 03:24 PM	#3
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: 68 window guts in a 72 door #1- If using 67-71 door panel you need to use 67-71 door relay and window regulator. The only time 72 door relay & window regulator are used is with the 72 door panel as it sticks out further from the door requiring the longer shaft. #2- The 72 reinforcing screw was made because GM found out over time the metal strap under vent window was prone to separate or break resulting in the opening spreading wider at the bottom of the door glass by leaving it you'll be able to prevent this occurring but you also won't match passenger side. So you eliminate a issue by leaving but affect the visual aesthetic of both doors matching in appearance. Paul Jr @ GMCPauls __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

01-09-2023, 01:36 PM	#4
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 889	Re: 68 window guts in a 72 door Good deal. Thanks guys __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

01-07-2023, 12:22 PM	#1
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 889	68 window guts in a 72 door The basic project: Using a gutted 72 door to replace the mangled 68 Will move the 68 internals over Doing the PW upgrade at the same time http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829693 Keeping 68 door panel for the 72 door 1. Since I'm using the 68 interior panel, I don't need to worry about the longer shaft on a 72 window regulator, correct? 2. Should I try to use the 72 reinforcing screw with a 68 vent window, or just weld up the hole and be done? Thanks __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

01-07-2023, 12:47 PM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: 68 window guts in a 72 door The 68 guts will move over, just have to figure out the 4 bottom screws fastening the panel to the 72 door. Second issue is to your taste. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"



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