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jacksonbase · 05-29-2002, 11:48 AM

Has anyone converted pickup doors to blazer doors ? It looks like the only difference is the frame around the window. Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
Dave

1972 gmc jimmy
60k org miles

kingparts2 · 05-29-2002, 12:07 PM

The factory assembly manual shows how to do it. That is appearently the way the factory did it originaly. It just takes a lot of nerve the first time you draw back on that hack saw. Practice on a rusted out door first.

Mike C · 05-29-2002, 12:11 PM

Just remember that 72 has a different window regulator than the earlier trucks and if you want to use the 72 door panels you need to either swap in your regulators or get 72 truck doors.

NuBomb · 05-29-2002, 12:16 PM

There is also a reinforcement plate that should be added to the truck doors. I believe it is on the rear of the door. I plan on doing this sometime soon. I got a perfect extra blazer door for the passenger side, but the driver's side is in deep need of replacement. The blazer doors are actually just cut truck doors with an extra reinforcement. I didn't know about the window regulater being different. You learn something new every day. That's why this is the best board on the net!

AndrewDT · 05-29-2002, 12:17 PM

I made '72 Suburban doors out of new repro pickup doors. We
drilled out the spot welds for the upper frame and replaced with the original Suburban frame. We installed the vent window as we dry fitted it to get the angle correct. It worked really well.

The inside of the door near the strike plate is a little different. It isn't recessed on the door enough for any extra clearance. I had to grind the bolts 1/16 inch so the door wouldn't clip them when shutting opening and shutting. It make adjusting a bit tricky.

I hope this helps.

05-29-2002, 11:48 AM	#1
jacksonbase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: JACKSON MS USA Posts: 16	1972 blazer doors from pickup doors Has anyone converted pickup doors to blazer doors ? It looks like the only difference is the frame around the window. Any help would be appreciated Thanks Dave 1972 gmc jimmy 60k org miles

05-29-2002, 12:07 PM	#2
kingparts2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Columbia, SC USA Posts: 57	The factory assembly manual shows how to do it. That is appearently the way the factory did it originaly. It just takes a lot of nerve the first time you draw back on that hack saw. Practice on a rusted out door first. __________________ Ron King Give me fuel, give me fire, give me that which I desire. Metallica Ever notice in the old Superman shows, he would stand there as the bullets bounced off his chest, but duck when they threw the gun at him!!! Columbia, South Carolina

05-29-2002, 12:11 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Just remember that 72 has a different window regulator than the earlier trucks and if you want to use the 72 door panels you need to either swap in your regulators or get 72 truck doors. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-29-2002, 12:16 PM	#4
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	There is also a reinforcement plate that should be added to the truck doors. I believe it is on the rear of the door. I plan on doing this sometime soon. I got a perfect extra blazer door for the passenger side, but the driver's side is in deep need of replacement. The blazer doors are actually just cut truck doors with an extra reinforcement. I didn't know about the window regulater being different. You learn something new every day. That's why this is the best board on the net! __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

05-29-2002, 12:17 PM	#5
AndrewDT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Woods, Minnesota Posts: 196	I made '72 Suburban doors out of new repro pickup doors. We drilled out the spot welds for the upper frame and replaced with the original Suburban frame. We installed the vent window as we dry fitted it to get the angle correct. It worked really well. The inside of the door near the strike plate is a little different. It isn't recessed on the door enough for any extra clearance. I had to grind the bolts 1/16 inch so the door wouldn't clip them when shutting opening and shutting. It make adjusting a bit tricky. I hope this helps. __________________ '72 Suburban 4X4 "Save the Earth, kill yourself"



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