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jgrote · 07-29-2022, 07:17 PM

Simple question. Will 1970 doors fit on a 1972. I know the outside handle is different, but how much else is different? I may be able to get a great deal on new doors, but they are 67-71 doors.

72c20customcamper · 07-29-2022, 07:32 PM

Door panels are different you would have to drill some holes to retain the 72 panels and theres no screw below the vent window . But the will go on and work properly

**jocko** · 07-29-2022, 08:25 PM

70 and 72 outside door handles are the same

sick472 · 07-30-2022, 04:47 PM

67 door handles are a one year only. Otherwise, the door shells will swap over just fine. The window regulators and interior door handle mechanisms have longer rods that the cranks and door levers attach too for 72, maybe 71 (the years with the plastic interior door panels). So, you need to use the right window regulator and door mechanism with the interior panels you are using.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-30-2022, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sick472

67 door handles are a one year only. Otherwise, the door shells will swap over just fine. The window regulators and interior door handle mechanisms have longer rods that the cranks and door levers attach too for 72, maybe 71 (the years with the plastic interior door panels). So, you need to use the right window regulator and door mechanism with the interior panels you are using.

MY '71 had the steel door panels covered in vinyl, and the shorter shafts on the controls, just like MY '68 on.

To answer the OP's question -- Yes '70 doors would fit and function fine in a '72 cab. It would just resemble a MY '70.

jgrote · 07-31-2022, 01:44 PM

Thanks everyone. There is a new set for sale local to me that I can probably pick up for cheap. Mine are in good shape, but have been patched, and there is a little bubbling starting. However, there is also another set of OEM "rust free" doors for sale near me. I don't need doors, but I was thinking about picking them up just to have them.

bcfishon · 08-01-2022, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jgrote

Thanks everyone. There is a new set for sale local to me that I can probably pick up for cheap. Mine are in good shape, but have been patched, and there is a little bubbling starting. However, there is also another set of OEM "rust free" doors for sale near me. I don't need doors, but I was thinking about picking them up just to have them.

That's the spirit!!!!!! I'm sure you will need them someday and when that day comes you will feel so good.

mr48chev · 08-02-2022, 12:20 PM

Thanks for bringing that up, I've been pondering about that ever since one of my buddies picked me up a pair of earlier shells without much hardware in them that are very nice and the same color as my truck.

I have no idea of how many different sets of mirrors my uncle had on the truck over the years but every time he knocked the mirrors off it he bought a different style and drilled more holes.

07-29-2022, 07:17 PM	#1
jgrote Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 107	70 doors on a 72 Simple question. Will 1970 doors fit on a 1972. I know the outside handle is different, but how much else is different? I may be able to get a great deal on new doors, but they are 67-71 doors.

07-29-2022, 07:32 PM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,173	Re: 70 doors on a 72 Door panels are different you would have to drill some holes to retain the 72 panels and theres no screw below the vent window . But the will go on and work properly __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-29-2022, 08:25 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: 70 doors on a 72 70 and 72 outside door handles are the same

07-30-2022, 04:47 PM	#4
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,130	Re: 70 doors on a 72 67 door handles are a one year only. Otherwise, the door shells will swap over just fine. The window regulators and interior door handle mechanisms have longer rods that the cranks and door levers attach too for 72, maybe 71 (the years with the plastic interior door panels). So, you need to use the right window regulator and door mechanism with the interior panels you are using. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

07-31-2022, 01:44 PM	#6
jgrote Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 107	Re: 70 doors on a 72 Thanks everyone. There is a new set for sale local to me that I can probably pick up for cheap. Mine are in good shape, but have been patched, and there is a little bubbling starting. However, there is also another set of OEM "rust free" doors for sale near me. I don't need doors, but I was thinking about picking them up just to have them.

08-02-2022, 12:20 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,324	Re: 70 doors on a 72 Thanks for bringing that up, I've been pondering about that ever since one of my buddies picked me up a pair of earlier shells without much hardware in them that are very nice and the same color as my truck. I have no idea of how many different sets of mirrors my uncle had on the truck over the years but every time he knocked the mirrors off it he bought a different style and drilled more holes. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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