72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rharris** · 06-23-2018, 02:21 PM

I reiceived a pair of Counterpart door panel inserts for Christmas. They are aluminum like OEM. I saw some places sell plastic reproduction which was not an entertainable option for me. The reproduction from Classic Parts seem decent. They have the trim ring which most plastic aftermarket do not. Anyway, I wanted to post a few pictures so others could compare the aftermarket to the OEM woodgrain. The quality seems good, but I am not overly joyed with the grain. What do ya think? These may go back and my originals may be making a trip to Cheyennesuperman. The grain he uses looks great IMO.

**rharris** · 06-23-2018, 02:22 PM

I bet a pair of these NOS would go for a few bucks!

4oldcars · 06-24-2018, 01:46 PM

I've been looking for a set of these panels an especially the trim. I checked Classic Parts after reading your comments and could not find any such thing (panels or trim). Could I get any more info on these parts please.

**davischevy** · 06-24-2018, 01:56 PM

My red and white truck still has pristine originals in it. My wife gets pissed when we ride in it because the first thing I do is give her a speech about rings.

**rharris** · 06-24-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 4oldcars

I've been looking for a set of these panels an especially the trim. I checked Classic Parts after reading your comments and could not find any such thing (panels or trim). Could I get any more info on these parts please.

https://www.classicparts.com/mobile/...ctinfo/19-333/

**special-K** · 06-24-2018, 07:33 PM

The Truck Shop guys set me up with a pair when they first came out and I think they look fantastic! You never see them up against OEM and 99% of the people will never know the grain "pattern" isn't an absolute exact copy. If a little detail like that matters that much, I guess they won't be good enough. But most people don't know every truck had the exact same pattern and ones that do, only so many will have the image burned into their mind. I had a set of NOS I sold but can't remember how much. Probably been over five years, so way lss than crazy like today. Like $300-$500. These crazy fools today would probably pay 3x that now.

**rharris** · 06-24-2018, 07:44 PM

I agree. NOS items now are crazy. Especially something like that. My truck is a nice driver. Nowhere near perfect, but nice enough I like to clean some things up like the door panels, however I don't need to spend the $ on NOS.

**rharris** · 06-24-2018, 08:55 PM

Well that is a coincidence.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=766267

**DeadheadNM** · 06-24-2018, 09:22 PM

I've seen the repros and I thought they look good. The only real giveaway is the inner metallic line that parallels the margins is painted rather than bare metal. I've got new (old) USA made examples from golden state pickup parts in my k20 and pristine examples from a 40k mi motorhome in my blazer and wouldn't hesitate to use these reproduction pieces.

X2 about the rings!

**davischevy** · 06-24-2018, 09:30 PM

Dang it, special-K, now I will have to get my collection down tomorrow and check the woodgrain.

**special-K** · 06-24-2018, 10:01 PM

I can check for you. With the cost of fuel, how about I pay shipping both ways. One way, if I find they are incorrect and I'll just buy you a Counterpart set. I'm practical like that

06-23-2018, 02:21 PM	#1
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket I reiceived a pair of Counterpart door panel inserts for Christmas. They are aluminum like OEM. I saw some places sell plastic reproduction which was not an entertainable option for me. The reproduction from Classic Parts seem decent. They have the trim ring which most plastic aftermarket do not. Anyway, I wanted to post a few pictures so others could compare the aftermarket to the OEM woodgrain. The quality seems good, but I am not overly joyed with the grain. What do ya think? These may go back and my originals may be making a trip to Cheyennesuperman. The grain he uses looks great IMO. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

06-23-2018, 02:22 PM	#2
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: 72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket I bet a pair of these NOS would go for a few bucks! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

06-24-2018, 01:46 PM	#3
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: 72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket I've been looking for a set of these panels an especially the trim. I checked Classic Parts after reading your comments and could not find any such thing (panels or trim). Could I get any more info on these parts please. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

06-24-2018, 01:56 PM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: 72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket My red and white truck still has pristine originals in it. My wife gets pissed when we ride in it because the first thing I do is give her a speech about rings. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

06-24-2018, 07:33 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket The Truck Shop guys set me up with a pair when they first came out and I think they look fantastic! You never see them up against OEM and 99% of the people will never know the grain "pattern" isn't an absolute exact copy. If a little detail like that matters that much, I guess they won't be good enough. But most people don't know every truck had the exact same pattern and ones that do, only so many will have the image burned into their mind. I had a set of NOS I sold but can't remember how much. Probably been over five years, so way lss than crazy like today. Like $300-$500. These crazy fools today would probably pay 3x that now. __________________ "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 ~

06-24-2018, 07:44 PM	#7
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: 72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket I agree. NOS items now are crazy. Especially something like that. My truck is a nice driver. Nowhere near perfect, but nice enough I like to clean some things up like the door panels, however I don't need to spend the $ on NOS. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

06-24-2018, 08:55 PM	#8
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: 72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket Well that is a coincidence..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=766267 __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

06-24-2018, 09:22 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: 72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket I've seen the repros and I thought they look good. The only real giveaway is the inner metallic line that parallels the margins is painted rather than bare metal. I've got new (old) USA made examples from golden state pickup parts in my k20 and pristine examples from a 40k mi motorhome in my blazer and wouldn't hesitate to use these reproduction pieces. X2 about the rings! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 06-24-2018 at 09:32 PM.

06-24-2018, 09:30 PM	#10
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: 72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket Dang it, special-K, now I will have to get my collection down tomorrow and check the woodgrain. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

06-24-2018, 10:01 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 72 Woodgrain Door Panels: OEM Vs Aftermarket I can check for you. With the cost of fuel, how about I pay shipping both ways. One way, if I find they are incorrect and I'll just buy you a Counterpart set. I'm practical like that __________________ "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 ~



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