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**lkt1954** · 04-12-2025, 11:48 PM

I have a few questions about door panels on a 70 C!0. It has metal door panels and its been multiple years since I took it a parts. Here are my questions:
1) with metal door panels do you use upped door panel trim to help hold the panel in place?
2) what do you use to cover up the opening in the door to keep moisture and dirt from getting on the back side of the door panel?

Thanks

**1970cstblazer** · 04-13-2025, 08:53 AM

1. Yes, the upper trim is a retainer. The metal door panel slides into it.

2. See below:

This is board member DeadheadNM 1972 Blazer

Quote:

We used gaffers tape to mimic the OEM sealing on the inside of the doors as well as thick paper similar to OEM and smeared in some cosmoline.

**lkt1954** · 04-13-2025, 09:18 AM

1970cts blazer- thanks.
Is the rubber molding just for a blazer or should it be on a truck door as well?

**1970cstblazer** · 04-13-2025, 09:43 AM

The original material was a white foam, so the rubber will be better than that. Trucks, Suburbans and Blazers all got them.

HO455 · 04-13-2025, 01:23 PM

Here's a thread with some things I discovered with my door panels.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=798102

And this link goes to the most recent water prevention work I did on the Burban doors. It went all winter outside and the fabric stayed dry!

Scroll to post 1111

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...698377&page=45

**lkt1954** · 04-13-2025, 04:29 PM

HO455- thanks a lot, that really helps and clears up somethings.

Thanks again

HO455 · 04-13-2025, 07:31 PM

You're welcome and good luck with the project.

04-12-2025, 11:48 PM	#1
lkt1954 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dumas, Texas Posts: 236	Door Panel Question I have a few questions about door panels on a 70 C!0. It has metal door panels and its been multiple years since I took it a parts. Here are my questions: 1) with metal door panels do you use upped door panel trim to help hold the panel in place? 2) what do you use to cover up the opening in the door to keep moisture and dirt from getting on the back side of the door panel? Thanks

04-13-2025, 09:18 AM	#3
lkt1954 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dumas, Texas Posts: 236	Re: Door Panel Question 1970cts blazer- thanks. Is the rubber molding just for a blazer or should it be on a truck door as well?

04-13-2025, 09:43 AM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,501	Re: Door Panel Question The original material was a white foam, so the rubber will be better than that. Trucks, Suburbans and Blazers all got them. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

04-13-2025, 01:23 PM	#5
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,412	Re: Door Panel Question Here's a thread with some things I discovered with my door panels. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=798102 And this link goes to the most recent water prevention work I did on the Burban doors. It went all winter outside and the fabric stayed dry! Scroll to post 1111 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...698377&page=45 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-13-2025, 04:29 PM	#6
lkt1954 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dumas, Texas Posts: 236	Re: Door Panel Question HO455- thanks a lot, that really helps and clears up somethings. Thanks again

04-13-2025, 07:31 PM	#7
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,412	Re: Door Panel Question You're welcome and good luck with the project. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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