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teamharvey · 11-08-2004, 10:45 PM

How tough is it to cut a truck door window frame out to fit on a blazer ? What needs to be done ? The reason is that I can`t find a passenger door and would like to stay away from problems that a repop would cause.
Also, I have a 72 and not quite sure if there is a difference on what year I could use if a truck door is a possibility.

Bret

*Gee_Emm* · 11-08-2004, 11:07 PM

The difference on the 72 doors in the screw holding the door together under the vent window.

If you know how to use a hacksaw and a file it is easy. Lay out some masking tape and transfer the measurements from your old doors. It will take just a couple hours to do both doors.

Huskerboy2 · 11-08-2004, 11:10 PM

That's what they did at the factory. Just cut down truck doors. The factory assembly manual has a diagram on it. It's pretty easy to do. You've got Blazer doors to use as a guide. Cut it a little long and grind it down to exactly where you need it. Also, use the support piece from your existing door as well.

You will need a '72 truck door. The '72 is different than other doors. 72 was the only year that had that recessed dimple under the vent wing window for the screw that holds the vent.

teamharvey · 11-08-2004, 11:13 PM

Thankyou so much guys !

**raggedjim** · 11-09-2004, 11:03 AM

I have that screw on the doors of my '70 jimmy and I'm pretty sure those doors are original to the jimmy. I'll take a picture tomorrow ( I'm traveling for work today)

Rg

Huskerboy2 · 11-09-2004, 11:06 AM

If it's a recessed dimple with a screw going through it right under the vent wing window then they are '72 doors.

**raggedjim** · 11-09-2004, 11:17 AM

Best I can remember it has a screw going thru a little plastic piece and it is about three inches from the top edge of the door above the door handle, I'm going to have to take a better look at this...

muddbugg72 · 11-09-2004, 12:53 PM

on blazer doors there is a bracket or brace spot welded on the outside where the latch goes. it can be drilled out and put on the truck doors. dont know why its there but must be some reason.

71jimmy · 11-09-2004, 01:14 PM

My 71 Jimmy also has the screw/dimple under the vent window. "I'M so confused"

71jimmy · 11-09-2004, 01:21 PM

look at this thread, the picture of the interior looking at the passenger door, you can just make out the dimple under the vent window, and its a 71 Jimmy. Not saying they are original doors but.......

http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=123399

71jimmy · 11-09-2004, 01:22 PM

Actually, now that I think about it, those are correct door panels etc for 69 - 71 so pretty good chance they are original.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-09-2004, 01:23 PM

My 70 Jimmy has the same screws in the door.

**raggedjim** · 11-09-2004, 04:11 PM

Maybe Jimmys were different? I'll try to take a pic of mine tomorrow afternoon...

**pound41** · 11-09-2004, 10:37 PM

I have an 71 and 70 blazer plus an extra set of doors that came off an originial 70-- 6 doors none are from a 72 and they all have the caps and screws for the vent windows. I sure some don't have them but in the dozns of blazers I have seen. I have nevers seen one without those caps

Huskerboy2 · 11-09-2004, 11:00 PM

Pound, I think you're talking about the plastic caps and screws that go on top of the vent window and screw into the window pillar. We're talking about the dimple/screw that is below the vent window on the actual door right above the plastic door panel.

Huskerboy2 · 11-09-2004, 11:32 PM

The pickup doors in these pictures are true 72 doors. Notice the recessed dimple under the vent wing window. There is a screw that goes through there. Same for the Blazer doors. 72 was the only year that had these doors. That's why it is a PITA to replace a 72 door. If you replace one of your doors with any other year, they wont match. Some people don't care, but it would bug the heck out of me. If you have a 72 Blazer or pickup and your doors don't have this dimple, I hate to say this, but from everything I've heard, read, etc., you aint got original doors brother.

Huskerboy2 · 11-09-2004, 11:34 PM

Pic 3

Huskerboy2 · 11-09-2004, 11:35 PM

Can't get the second pic sized right. But you get the idea.

Huskerboy2 · 11-09-2004, 11:38 PM

Here's a pic of a 71. Note the doors don't have the dimple and recessed screw under the vent wing window like the blue '72 in the previous pics.

teamharvey · 11-10-2004, 12:07 AM

Ok, I quess what I need to know now is if I can`t find an original 72 door, will the 67-71 ones work ? Will there be a problem with the wing ?

1969 GMC · 11-10-2004, 12:18 AM

nope, older doors will work just fine, they just wont be "period (72) correct"

72gmcshorty · 11-10-2004, 01:05 AM

The window mechanism is also diffent length for the 72 unit (The piece that sticks out of the door panel that the window handle clips onto). I believe that the 72 unit is longer than the others.

Huskerboy2 · 11-10-2004, 01:13 AM

The window regulators are different for '72. You can have a '72 door, with '72 "guts" on one side of your Blazer and an older door, with older door guts on the other side. The only difference that you will notice will be that dimple and screw on the '72 door. Personally, and this is just my opinion, I think it looks odd to have that dimple/screw on one side of your truck and not on the other. If you have a door that needs to be replaced and you can't find a '72 door, I would replace them both so they matched. It would drive me crazy if I didn't.

Blazer1970 · 11-10-2004, 08:03 AM

My '70 Blazer doors also have the screws below the vent windows. I agree with some others above that ALL Blazer/Jimmy doors have these screws to hold the outer and inner door panels together. '69 - '71 Blazer doors do not have the sheet metal dimpled for the screws, instead they use a plastic washer that is formed to the door panel to trim out the screw.

*Gee_Emm* · 11-10-2004, 08:56 PM

Hmm, this one is apparently a 71

Now I will have to check out other years of Blazers to see if they have the screws.

11-08-2004, 10:45 PM	#1
teamharvey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 579	Door question ? How tough is it to cut a truck door window frame out to fit on a blazer ? What needs to be done ? The reason is that I can`t find a passenger door and would like to stay away from problems that a repop would cause. Also, I have a 72 and not quite sure if there is a difference on what year I could use if a truck door is a possibility. Bret __________________ 71 Custom 20 Deluxe..soon to be SWB 1/2 ton 1 incredible wife 2 great kids

11-08-2004, 11:10 PM	#3
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	That's what they did at the factory. Just cut down truck doors. The factory assembly manual has a diagram on it. It's pretty easy to do. You've got Blazer doors to use as a guide. Cut it a little long and grind it down to exactly where you need it. Also, use the support piece from your existing door as well. You will need a '72 truck door. The '72 is different than other doors. 72 was the only year that had that recessed dimple under the vent wing window for the screw that holds the vent. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

11-08-2004, 11:13 PM	#4
teamharvey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 579	Thankyou so much guys ! __________________ 71 Custom 20 Deluxe..soon to be SWB 1/2 ton 1 incredible wife 2 great kids

11-09-2004, 11:03 AM	#5
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,386	I have that screw on the doors of my '70 jimmy and I'm pretty sure those doors are original to the jimmy. I'll take a picture tomorrow ( I'm traveling for work today) Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

11-09-2004, 11:06 AM	#6
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	If it's a recessed dimple with a screw going through it right under the vent wing window then they are '72 doors. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

11-08-2004, 11:07 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	The difference on the 72 doors in the screw holding the door together under the vent window. If you know how to use a hacksaw and a file it is easy. Lay out some masking tape and transfer the measurements from your old doors. It will take just a couple hours to do both doors.

11-09-2004, 11:17 AM	#7
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,386	Best I can remember it has a screw going thru a little plastic piece and it is about three inches from the top edge of the door above the door handle, I'm going to have to take a better look at this... __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

11-09-2004, 12:53 PM	#8
muddbugg72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: port allen louisiana Posts: 207	on blazer doors there is a bracket or brace spot welded on the outside where the latch goes. it can be drilled out and put on the truck doors. dont know why its there but must be some reason.

11-09-2004, 01:14 PM	#9
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	My 71 Jimmy also has the screw/dimple under the vent window. "I'M so confused" __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

11-09-2004, 01:21 PM	#10
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	look at this thread, the picture of the interior looking at the passenger door, you can just make out the dimple under the vent window, and its a 71 Jimmy. Not saying they are original doors but....... http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=123399 __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

11-09-2004, 01:22 PM	#11
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Actually, now that I think about it, those are correct door panels etc for 69 - 71 so pretty good chance they are original. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

11-09-2004, 01:23 PM	#12
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	My 70 Jimmy has the same screws in the door.

11-09-2004, 04:11 PM	#13
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,386	Maybe Jimmys were different? I'll try to take a pic of mine tomorrow afternoon... __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

11-09-2004, 10:37 PM	#14
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	I have an 71 and 70 blazer plus an extra set of doors that came off an originial 70-- 6 doors none are from a 72 and they all have the caps and screws for the vent windows. I sure some don't have them but in the dozns of blazers I have seen. I have nevers seen one without those caps

11-09-2004, 11:00 PM	#15
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Pound, I think you're talking about the plastic caps and screws that go on top of the vent window and screw into the window pillar. We're talking about the dimple/screw that is below the vent window on the actual door right above the plastic door panel. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer



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11-09-2004, 11:32 PM	#16
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	The pickup doors in these pictures are true 72 doors. Notice the recessed dimple under the vent wing window. There is a screw that goes through there. Same for the Blazer doors. 72 was the only year that had these doors. That's why it is a PITA to replace a 72 door. If you replace one of your doors with any other year, they wont match. Some people don't care, but it would bug the heck out of me. If you have a 72 Blazer or pickup and your doors don't have this dimple, I hate to say this, but from everything I've heard, read, etc., you aint got original doors brother. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

11-09-2004, 11:34 PM	#17
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Pic 3 Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

11-09-2004, 11:35 PM	#18
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Can't get the second pic sized right. But you get the idea. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

11-09-2004, 11:38 PM	#19
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Here's a pic of a 71. Note the doors don't have the dimple and recessed screw under the vent wing window like the blue '72 in the previous pics. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

11-10-2004, 12:07 AM	#20
teamharvey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 579	Ok, I quess what I need to know now is if I can`t find an original 72 door, will the 67-71 ones work ? Will there be a problem with the wing ? __________________ 71 Custom 20 Deluxe..soon to be SWB 1/2 ton 1 incredible wife 2 great kids

11-10-2004, 12:18 AM	#21
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	nope, older doors will work just fine, they just wont be "period (72) correct" __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

11-10-2004, 01:05 AM	#22
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	The window mechanism is also diffent length for the 72 unit (The piece that sticks out of the door panel that the window handle clips onto). I believe that the 72 unit is longer than the others. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

11-10-2004, 01:13 AM	#23
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	The window regulators are different for '72. You can have a '72 door, with '72 "guts" on one side of your Blazer and an older door, with older door guts on the other side. The only difference that you will notice will be that dimple and screw on the '72 door. Personally, and this is just my opinion, I think it looks odd to have that dimple/screw on one side of your truck and not on the other. If you have a door that needs to be replaced and you can't find a '72 door, I would replace them both so they matched. It would drive me crazy if I didn't. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

11-10-2004, 08:03 AM	#24
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	My '70 Blazer doors also have the screws below the vent windows. I agree with some others above that ALL Blazer/Jimmy doors have these screws to hold the outer and inner door panels together. '69 - '71 Blazer doors do not have the sheet metal dimpled for the screws, instead they use a plastic washer that is formed to the door panel to trim out the screw. __________________ Tim

11-10-2004, 08:56 PM	#25
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Hmm, this one is apparently a 71 Now I will have to check out other years of Blazers to see if they have the screws.

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