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**Tom Vogel** · 02-14-2013, 12:05 PM

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*wgr2112* · 02-14-2013, 12:36 PM

Here is a picture of my original panel up against my LMC panel. Aside from the obvious color difference, the new panel is plastic and does not have the pinstripe around the perimeter.

There is no texture on either panel.

The original door panel is close in color to the dash pieces, but still a little lighter. 40 years of sun may have a little to do with that!

3li9 · 02-14-2013, 02:10 PM

I find they look good....
I need some white panels too

Can i buy them without holes and drill some? Is that the only difference?
what do i need to fix them?

The problem is that my truck isn t near me so i don t know how they are fixed... I bought the truck i week ago in the states and it is on the way to germany

Thanks for answers...

*wgr2112* · 02-14-2013, 02:22 PM

I don't know for sure. I would imagine you could drill the holes, but I've never compared the reproduction panels to the originals.

You would still need the stainless trim that surrounds the woodgrain.

3li9 · 02-14-2013, 02:43 PM

I have the stainless trim

I will risk it and order a par and will try...

*wgr2112* · 02-14-2013, 02:49 PM

I think it's worth a shot!

You could also buy used ones and paint them to the right color. Mine have been repainted to match Parchment Color.

**special-K** · 02-14-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

OK First picture shows full shot of Golden State Pickup Parts repop next to an original, second picture shows the grain on the original (if you look close) compared to the repop.
What do you guys think?
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I think they look the same,other than the aging and wear. I also think they are N.O.S.,not repro.

**special-K** · 02-14-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 3li9

I have the stainless trim

I will risk it and order a par and will try...

Andy,are talking about buying LMC's '72 door panels? The stainless trim does not work on those. Their panels are not reproductions,they are replacements. Very similar but not duplicates.

*wgr2112* · 02-16-2013, 05:26 PM

I took these pictures today a Classic Parts in Kansas City. I compared their reproduction woodgrain door panel inserts with one of the originals from my truck as well as an original Super Cheyenne Dash bezel.

The color is much closer to the original color than the LMC panels. They also feature the "pinstripe" around the perimeter of the panel. These aluminum panels are manufactured by Counterpart.

These panels are also made of aluminum like the originals, the LMC panels are plastic.

Just remember, the original panels have 40 years of age on them.

I will be switching out my LMC panels (retail $119.95) for the Aluminum panels that retail for $219.00.

72cheyenneman · 03-04-2013, 08:44 AM

No plastic panels for me! I called Wes with Classic Heartbeat and he assured me that the wood panel inserts made from aluminum would be a good match. I bought them and he shipped them to Tennessee, where my truck is being restored. Joel received them and said they looked OEM to him, dead on the money. If you want more information, you'll have to call Wes. When I get to Tennessee, I'll post pictures of these panels. -Casey

**leddzepp** · 03-04-2013, 10:25 AM

I imagine no 2 panels look exactly the same, lol!
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sduckworth13 · 03-04-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 72cheyenneman

No plastic panels for me! I called Wes with Classic Heartbeat and he assured me that the wood panel inserts made from aluminum would be a good match. I bought them and he shipped them to Tennessee, where my truck is being restored. Joel received them and said they looked OEM to him, dead on the money. If you want more information, you'll have to call Wes. When I get to Tennessee, I'll post pictures of these panels. -Casey

Casey, I had those new aluminum door panels made by counterparts. The panels just look chalky, they don't have a sheen to them and are noticeably lighter. But they are the best option on the market. Special-k has a set of door inserts that are from the looks exact replicas.

*wgr2112* · 03-04-2013, 12:22 PM

A little lacquer will give them a nice sheen! Of course, they will probably yellow over time as well.

Given what's available, the aluminum panels are the best out there. The plastic ones I bought from LMC were all that I was aware of at the time. They look....plastic!

Now I know better and will replace them when I get a few extra bucks.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-04-2013, 12:28 PM

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I imagine no 2 panels look exactly the same, lol!
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leddzepp, I didn't know that was you in the mug shot add

02-14-2013, 12:05 PM	#26
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Woodgrain door panels Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-14-2013, 12:36 PM	#27
wgr2112 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 90	Re: Woodgrain door panels Here is a picture of my original panel up against my LMC panel. Aside from the obvious color difference, the new panel is plastic and does not have the pinstripe around the perimeter. There is no texture on either panel. The original door panel is close in color to the dash pieces, but still a little lighter. 40 years of sun may have a little to do with that! Attached Images

02-14-2013, 02:10 PM	#28
3li9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: germany Posts: 90	Re: Woodgrain door panels I find they look good.... I need some white panels too Can i buy them without holes and drill some? Is that the only difference? what do i need to fix them? The problem is that my truck isn t near me so i don t know how they are fixed... I bought the truck i week ago in the states and it is on the way to germany Thanks for answers... __________________ Loving my Dolly Greetings from Germany Andy

02-14-2013, 02:22 PM	#29
wgr2112 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 90	Re: Woodgrain door panels I don't know for sure. I would imagine you could drill the holes, but I've never compared the reproduction panels to the originals. You would still need the stainless trim that surrounds the woodgrain.

02-14-2013, 02:43 PM	#30
3li9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: germany Posts: 90	Re: Woodgrain door panels I have the stainless trim I will risk it and order a par and will try... __________________ Loving my Dolly Greetings from Germany Andy

02-14-2013, 02:49 PM	#31
wgr2112 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 90	Re: Woodgrain door panels I think it's worth a shot! You could also buy used ones and paint them to the right color. Mine have been repainted to match Parchment Color.

02-16-2013, 05:26 PM	#34
wgr2112 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 90	Re: Woodgrain door panels I took these pictures today a Classic Parts in Kansas City. I compared their reproduction woodgrain door panel inserts with one of the originals from my truck as well as an original Super Cheyenne Dash bezel. The color is much closer to the original color than the LMC panels. They also feature the "pinstripe" around the perimeter of the panel. These aluminum panels are manufactured by Counterpart. These panels are also made of aluminum like the originals, the LMC panels are plastic. Just remember, the original panels have 40 years of age on them. I will be switching out my LMC panels (retail $119.95) for the Aluminum panels that retail for $219.00. Attached Images

03-04-2013, 08:44 AM	#35
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Woodgrain door panels No plastic panels for me! I called Wes with Classic Heartbeat and he assured me that the wood panel inserts made from aluminum would be a good match. I bought them and he shipped them to Tennessee, where my truck is being restored. Joel received them and said they looked OEM to him, dead on the money. If you want more information, you'll have to call Wes. When I get to Tennessee, I'll post pictures of these panels. -Casey

03-04-2013, 10:25 AM	#36
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Woodgrain door panels I imagine no 2 panels look exactly the same, lol! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

03-04-2013, 12:22 PM	#38
wgr2112 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 90	Re: Woodgrain door panels A little lacquer will give them a nice sheen! Of course, they will probably yellow over time as well. Given what's available, the aluminum panels are the best out there. The plastic ones I bought from LMC were all that I was aware of at the time. They look....plastic! Now I know better and will replace them when I get a few extra bucks.



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