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Drew3 · 09-17-2017, 04:26 PM

What kind of door panel do you prefer for 67/71 trucks? Black steel panels look good because of contrast. I personally think the vinyl looks cheesy.
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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-17-2017, 05:51 PM

I like the cheesy look vinyl

**special-K** · 09-17-2017, 06:57 PM

Basic steel panels are cool, but my favorites are the vinyl covered ones for giving a high quality look to the interior. The seat, dash pad, and visors are vinyl so the door panels make the interior complete. They are what the cars had in the same era. I was never too fond of the '72 panels back in the day. I felt those were cheesy for being plastic, the first step toward the cheapening of how trucks were built. First step away from a metal truck, same as grilles from '69 on.

Andy4639 · 09-18-2017, 07:07 AM

I like the ones I have made up by my local guy. $100.00 for the set and if some one has cut holes in the door for speakers it covers them also. I had the 71 & 67 both done.
Leather in the 71. Vinyl in the 67.

First set in the 71.

**special-K** · 09-18-2017, 07:39 AM

^^^ Now that's cheesy!

JUST KIDDING!!! I like all the personal touches you have done that are of your own creation. Leading, not following is a good thing. I plan to do roll & pleated panels in my '67 era mild custom.

Andy4639 · 09-18-2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

^^^ Now that's cheesy!

JUST KIDDING!!! I like all the personal touches you have done that are of your own creation. Leading, not following is a good thing. I plan to do roll & pleated panels in my '67 era mild custom.

Tim I don't know about Cheesy but their cheap enough!

bs46488 · 09-18-2017, 12:15 PM

Has anyone ever tried to have the plain black metal door panels covered in vinyl?

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-18-2017, 12:20 PM

All this talk of cheesy makes me hungry for a grilled cheese sandwich.

I have the plain jane steel panels and have no intention of changing them

When I had my 70 GMC it had the vinyl panels and I had no intention of changing them either.

I guess it all depends on the truck and what look you're going for.

gearheadperkins · 09-19-2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I like the cheesy look vinyl

I have the same ones on my 72... I changed them out a year or so ago..

72_swb · 09-19-2017, 08:58 PM

I like the steel. Clean and plain. No flashy stuff here lol.

IRQVET · 09-19-2017, 11:04 PM

Where do the steel ones come from?

sKnNyPpY · 09-20-2017, 07:52 PM

I went with the older style (67-68?) door panels in black to go with the headliner I added in my '71. The original scroll panels were painted red and worn out and there was too much red with high pile carpet and all the paint. Back in Black baby...

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1972K20 · 09-21-2017, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 72_swb

I like the steel. Clean and plain. No flashy stuff here lol.

Wow, now that's sharp.

GASoline71 · 09-21-2017, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by IRQVET

Where do the steel ones come from?

When a girl steel panel and a boy steel panel really like each other they have baby steel panels...

j/k...

Gary

Zeroman · 09-21-2017, 03:32 PM

I got these off of ebay from seller rrachal11.
They were fairly inexpensive, about $100 including shipping.
He makes them with the Chevy logo, but I wanted them without.
He does a bunch of different types of panels, so just send him a message and tell him what you are looking for. He probably can send you pics of what he offers.

One thing...getting them in the upper door panel trim was a chore. I ended up sandwiching the upper edge of the panel in between two pieces of wood with clamps overnight to compress the foam enough to slide the panel into the trim.

alsriv2 · 09-21-2017, 04:00 PM

^^^ these you show would be perfect for my truck.
Thank you for sharing this.

I have sent a message to the person who sold them to you as they do not have any available thru ebay at this time, only ones for 50's era trucks.

**special-K** · 09-21-2017, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bs46488

Has anyone ever tried to have the plain black metal door panels covered in vinyl?

That's what the factory did. I've had custom panels done and installed them. You should get the top retainers for the vinyl panels when adding it to a truck that came with plain steel. They are made to accept the thicker panels

tsetsaf · 09-22-2017, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeroman

I got these off of ebay from seller rrachal11.
They were fairly inexpensive, about $100 including shipping.
He makes them with the Chevy logo, but I wanted them without.
He does a bunch of different types of panels, so just send him a message and tell him what you are looking for. He probably can send you pics of what he offers.

One thing...getting them in the upper door panel trim was a chore. I ended up sandwiching the upper edge of the panel in between two pieces of wood with clamps overnight to compress the foam enough to slide the panel into the trim.

I don't have that top trim piece anymore. Do they look fine without? Thise are awesome.

tmontg01 · 09-22-2017, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by alsriv2

^^^ these you show would be perfect for my truck.
Thank you for sharing this.

I have sent a message to the person who sold them to you as they do not have any available thru ebay at this time, only ones for 50's era trucks.

Let me know what the seller says, I'm interested as well!

Zeroman · 09-22-2017, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tsetsaf

I don't have that top trim piece anymore. Do they look fine without? Thise are awesome.

Without the trim piece I guess you would have to figure out how to attach them.

There are like 4 screws holding the trim piece on, so you could use screws to attach the top of the panel at those locations. I think the trim piece gives it a finished look.

For the bottom I just used large headed black phillips head machine screws.

The trim pieces are readily available from lots of companies, or I am sure you could find some on the For Sale page here.

I just sanded, primed, and painted mine gloss black.

Robznob11 · 09-22-2017, 08:59 AM

Keep your eyes open for used Rod doors abs. I bought mine off another board member about 3 months ago!

alsriv2 · 09-27-2017, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tmontg01

Let me know what the seller says, I'm interested as well!

The seller is very responsive. You have to reach out to them thru the ebay message feature, but is fairly easy.
He sent me pictures of the design he offers (what is pictured in this post)
I am going to purchase a charcoal gray set to match the interior of my truck.

steeeeeve · 11-10-2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I like the cheesy look vinyl

Hi fellas,
New to c10's here. Just got a '68 CST.
Are the door panels interchangeable with early 70's C10's?
Looking to get these for my '68
thanks!
https://www.classicparts.com/1970-71...YaAtaAEALw_wcB

GASoline71 · 11-10-2018, 01:52 PM

Up to 1971. 1972 had panels that required longer posts on the window regulator and door actuator. 1973 and up, no fit.

Gary

**HO455** · 11-10-2018, 02:49 PM

My Burban had these in it when I got it. Steel panels covered with some padding and fabric. I added the 1950 vintage arm rests. Truck had no arm rests when I got it.

09-17-2017, 04:26 PM	#1
Drew3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 71	Door panels? What kind of door panel do you prefer for 67/71 trucks? Black steel panels look good because of contrast. I personally think the vinyl looks cheesy. Posted via Mobile Device

09-17-2017, 05:51 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,114	Re: Door panels? I like the cheesy look vinyl Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

09-17-2017, 06:57 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Door panels? Basic steel panels are cool, but my favorites are the vinyl covered ones for giving a high quality look to the interior. The seat, dash pad, and visors are vinyl so the door panels make the interior complete. They are what the cars had in the same era. I was never too fond of the '72 panels back in the day. I felt those were cheesy for being plastic, the first step toward the cheapening of how trucks were built. First step away from a metal truck, same as grilles from '69 on. __________________ "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 ~

09-18-2017, 07:07 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Door panels? I like the ones I have made up by my local guy. $100.00 for the set and if some one has cut holes in the door for speakers it covers them also. I had the 71 & 67 both done. Leather in the 71. Vinyl in the 67. First set in the 71. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-18-2017, 07:39 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Door panels? ^^^ Now that's cheesy! JUST KIDDING!!! I like all the personal touches you have done that are of your own creation. Leading, not following is a good thing. I plan to do roll & pleated panels in my '67 era mild custom. __________________ "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 ~

09-18-2017, 12:15 PM	#7
bs46488 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: Door panels? Has anyone ever tried to have the plain black metal door panels covered in vinyl? __________________ Project Engine Stand 1972 SWB conversion: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=673914 1970 Nova: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708161

09-18-2017, 12:20 PM	#8
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Door panels? All this talk of cheesy makes me hungry for a grilled cheese sandwich. I have the plain jane steel panels and have no intention of changing them When I had my 70 GMC it had the vinyl panels and I had no intention of changing them either. I guess it all depends on the truck and what look you're going for. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

09-19-2017, 08:58 PM	#10
72_swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: dallas area Posts: 221	Re: Door panels? I like the steel. Clean and plain. No flashy stuff here lol. Attached Images __________________ 69 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727311

09-19-2017, 11:04 PM	#11
IRQVET Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tallahassee, FL. Posts: 125	Re: Door panels? Where do the steel ones come from? __________________ 1998 Chevy Tahoe 2D 1949 Willys CJ2A 1967 C-20 Flatbed (Sold)

09-20-2017, 07:52 PM	#12
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Door panels? I went with the older style (67-68?) door panels in black to go with the headliner I added in my '71. The original scroll panels were painted red and worn out and there was too much red with high pile carpet and all the paint. Back in Black baby... __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

09-21-2017, 03:32 PM	#15
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Door panels? I got these off of ebay from seller rrachal11. They were fairly inexpensive, about $100 including shipping. He makes them with the Chevy logo, but I wanted them without. He does a bunch of different types of panels, so just send him a message and tell him what you are looking for. He probably can send you pics of what he offers. One thing...getting them in the upper door panel trim was a chore. I ended up sandwiching the upper edge of the panel in between two pieces of wood with clamps overnight to compress the foam enough to slide the panel into the trim. Attached Images

09-21-2017, 04:00 PM	#16
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Door panels? ^^^ these you show would be perfect for my truck. Thank you for sharing this. I have sent a message to the person who sold them to you as they do not have any available thru ebay at this time, only ones for 50's era trucks. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB Last edited by alsriv2; 09-21-2017 at 04:09 PM.

09-22-2017, 08:59 AM	#21
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Door panels? Keep your eyes open for used Rod doors abs. I bought mine off another board member about 3 months ago! Attached Images __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

11-10-2018, 02:49 PM	#25
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,783	Re: Door panels? My Burban had these in it when I got it. Steel panels covered with some padding and fabric. I added the 1950 vintage arm rests. Truck had no arm rests when I got it. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 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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