possible to change 72 doors so window cranks and handle dont stick out? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dropt72Shortbed · 07-05-2002, 05:15 AM

i dont think i want to run 72 door panels, and who cares bout originality im already putting a 67 clip on.

my trucks a 72 so the window cranks and interior door handles stick out that bit extra. whats it take to change the window regulator and handle so it doesnt stick out? how much does this cost?

i think i may just trade my 72 doors (w/ the one piece window setup, but the bottoms are cut for 6x9s) for some stock 67-71 doors with vent windows (i dont have a/c and im in cali so i want the lil vent windows to open while driving.

Rod · 07-05-2002, 06:48 AM

You can swap the window and latch mechanisms from a earlier door (67-71) into your 72 door or swap the whole door , dosen't really matter. Swapping the guts can be done with not too much difficulty.

Smooth68 · 07-05-2002, 09:38 AM

Here is the setup I'm gonna to attempt tp be using - the way it mounts you actually cut-off part of the regulator shaft. Then after I fab up some door panels and such, you shouldn't even be able to tell there is anything there.

07-05-2002, 05:15 AM	#1
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	possible to change 72 doors so window cranks and handle dont stick out? i dont think i want to run 72 door panels, and who cares bout originality im already putting a 67 clip on. my trucks a 72 so the window cranks and interior door handles stick out that bit extra. whats it take to change the window regulator and handle so it doesnt stick out? how much does this cost? i think i may just trade my 72 doors (w/ the one piece window setup, but the bottoms are cut for 6x9s) for some stock 67-71 doors with vent windows (i dont have a/c and im in cali so i want the lil vent windows to open while driving.

07-05-2002, 06:48 AM	#2
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	You can swap the window and latch mechanisms from a earlier door (67-71) into your 72 door or swap the whole door , dosen't really matter. Swapping the guts can be done with not too much difficulty. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

07-05-2002, 09:38 AM	#3
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Here is the setup I'm gonna to attempt tp be using - the way it mounts you actually cut-off part of the regulator shaft. Then after I fab up some door panels and such, you shouldn't even be able to tell there is anything there. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab



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