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dougs69c10 · 02-28-2006, 03:34 PM

New guy here, 69 chevy c10 stepside, well i was lookin at the drivers door and the lower hinge area just rusted through and fell in. Is it something that can be cut from a donor truck and welded in or is there a patch piece or what not i can use

71SWBChevy · 02-28-2006, 04:40 PM

I don't think they sell a patch panel for that but you could cut one out of a donor truck and replace it, just make sure you do a good job of welding it, it would kindof suck to get your project finished open the door and it just fall off

dougs69c10 · 02-28-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 71SWBChevy

I don't think they sell a patch panel for that but you could cut one out of a donor truck and replace it, just make sure you do a good job of welding it, it would kindof suck to get your project finished open the door and it just fall off

yeah, last thing i want is the door fallin off.

off topic, i also have a grand prix 98 gtp actually

71SWBChevy · 02-28-2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dougs69c10

yeah, last thing i want is the door fallin off.

off topic, i also have a grand prix 98 gtp actually

Dude I think I just welcomed you in the welcome forum!

**Bob B.** · 03-01-2006, 12:37 AM

I am afraid it's time for a new door.

dougs69c10 · 03-01-2006, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

I am afraid it's time for a new door.

the door is fine, its where the hinge mounts to the truck that caved in

dougs69c10 · 03-01-2006, 12:48 AM

**Bob B.** · 03-02-2006, 12:38 AM

Yikes! There is a patch panel for the lower section of the pillar, but I don't think there is one that goes up to the hinge mount. You probably could use the lower section, and fabricate the rest. How is the reat of the cab? Might be easier to find a solid cab and replace the whole thing.

dougs69c10 · 03-02-2006, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

Yikes! There is a patch panel for the lower section of the pillar, but I don't think there is one that goes up to the hinge mount. You probably could use the lower section, and fabricate the rest. How is the reat of the cab? Might be easier to find a solid cab and replace the whole thing.

this is really the only bad spot on the cab. The floor in the current truck has 2 small holes by the seat belt, and the drivers side rocker panels are shot. Otherwise its fairly solid I found a donor cab im gonna cut this piece out of. 75 bucks for the cab. Its got a good front and rear window, figure i can prob get most of my 75 back just from sellin those two pieces.

**Bob B.** · 03-02-2006, 07:59 PM

Not surprised the driver's side rocker is gone, too. The problem is water leaks in the hinge pillar through the fender and door hinge bolts. There's no drain in there, and it will start to eat the lower section of the pillar, and then the rocker. Your best bet would be to section in the pillar from another cab, and maybe use a replacement rocker.

02-28-2006, 03:34 PM	#1
dougs69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Birmingham,Alabama Posts: 260	hinge mount on door caved in New guy here, 69 chevy c10 stepside, well i was lookin at the drivers door and the lower hinge area just rusted through and fell in. Is it something that can be cut from a donor truck and welded in or is there a patch piece or what not i can use

02-28-2006, 04:40 PM	#2
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: hinge mount on door caved in I don't think they sell a patch panel for that but you could cut one out of a donor truck and replace it, just make sure you do a good job of welding it, it would kindof suck to get your project finished open the door and it just fall off __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

03-01-2006, 12:37 AM	#5
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: hinge mount on door caved in I am afraid it's time for a new door. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

03-01-2006, 12:48 AM	#7
dougs69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Birmingham,Alabama Posts: 260	Re: hinge mount on door caved in __________________ 1969 c10 stepside 250 inline six, 4speed granny tranny, 4.11 posi rear end

03-02-2006, 12:38 AM	#8
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: hinge mount on door caved in Yikes! There is a patch panel for the lower section of the pillar, but I don't think there is one that goes up to the hinge mount. You probably could use the lower section, and fabricate the rest. How is the reat of the cab? Might be easier to find a solid cab and replace the whole thing. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

03-02-2006, 07:59 PM	#10
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: hinge mount on door caved in Not surprised the driver's side rocker is gone, too. The problem is water leaks in the hinge pillar through the fender and door hinge bolts. There's no drain in there, and it will start to eat the lower section of the pillar, and then the rocker. Your best bet would be to section in the pillar from another cab, and maybe use a replacement rocker. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.



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