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jamesjones · 01-27-2005, 12:58 PM

Has anyone tried any of the various replacement door available for our Blazers? If so how was the fitment and quality? If I can't find some doors soon I'm probably going to pick up a pair from one of the sponsors.

Huck · 01-27-2005, 05:16 PM

Original GM Blazer doors had some additionl reinforcing on them that aftermarket doors don't have. The GM Shop Manual offers the directions on how to cut the window frame on a standard truck door for use on the Blazer's. Finding original Blazer doors in a rust free, dent free condition, can be a challange. Most guys just try to find the best truck doors they can, then cut them down according to the manual. I have not heard or seen any original truck doors failing to perform when modified for Blazer use all things being equal--good hinges, good doors to start with etc.

71jimmy · 01-27-2005, 06:54 PM

Hey Huck, or anyone else for that matter, do the truck doors have the reinforcements like the original Blazer doors? All of the truck doors I've seen tend to still have rust issues inside at the bottom. I didn't know about the reinforcement on Blazer doors so I never looked on the truck doors. Therefore I'm also considering the aftermarket doors when that time comes.

badblazerbabe · 01-27-2005, 08:02 PM

no the truck door dont either,,, if you have a welder and a spot weld cuter you can put them on the replacement doors ,, I bought 3 of the goodmark door from gmcpaul and thought they were just as good as the originals,,,

NuBomb · 01-27-2005, 11:08 PM

I've got one of the doors from goodmark. I have not put it on the truck yet, but as soon as I do, I'll give a report. I'll be transferring the reinforcement plates from my old door to the new.

bagged72blaz · 01-30-2005, 11:25 AM

:tj: I'd like to do this same thing. New doors. When I do get them. I'm thinking of ways to prevent the new doors from rusting. Maybe drilling bigger drain holes, then poring epoxy in the seam in the bottom of the door, or spraying truck bed liner in the doors. Any ideas or suggestions?

teamharvey · 01-30-2005, 01:41 PM

I almost bought a door from the Truck Shop yesterday at a swapmeet. After looking at it closely it was really a piece of crap. I am going to go wwith cut down truck doors.

*Gee_Emm* · 01-27-2005, 07:58 PM

The reinforcement on Blazer doors is simply a piece of formed sheet metal that surrounds the door latch mechanism that protrudes from the door. Not sure what purpose it serves but they must have put it there for a reason.

01-27-2005, 12:58 PM	#1
jamesjones Freakin Awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 482	Replacement doors? Has anyone tried any of the various replacement door available for our Blazers? If so how was the fitment and quality? If I can't find some doors soon I'm probably going to pick up a pair from one of the sponsors. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer - LQ4/TH350/NP205 - Long Travel Suspension - Hooptee

01-27-2005, 05:16 PM	#2
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Blazer doors Original GM Blazer doors had some additionl reinforcing on them that aftermarket doors don't have. The GM Shop Manual offers the directions on how to cut the window frame on a standard truck door for use on the Blazer's. Finding original Blazer doors in a rust free, dent free condition, can be a challange. Most guys just try to find the best truck doors they can, then cut them down according to the manual. I have not heard or seen any original truck doors failing to perform when modified for Blazer use all things being equal--good hinges, good doors to start with etc.

01-27-2005, 06:54 PM	#3
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Hey Huck, or anyone else for that matter, do the truck doors have the reinforcements like the original Blazer doors? All of the truck doors I've seen tend to still have rust issues inside at the bottom. I didn't know about the reinforcement on Blazer doors so I never looked on the truck doors. Therefore I'm also considering the aftermarket doors when that time comes. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

01-27-2005, 08:02 PM	#4
badblazerbabe Size does Matter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Grove City, Pa Posts: 112	no the truck door dont either,,, if you have a welder and a spot weld cuter you can put them on the replacement doors ,, I bought 3 of the goodmark door from gmcpaul and thought they were just as good as the originals,,, __________________ Who Said Bad Ass Toyz were just for Boyz????? --------------------------------------------------- 92 Chevy Blazer (6 in Super-lift w/ 35's) 71 Chevy Blazer 2-wheel drive 2006 GMC Sierra D-Max 72 chevy short bed 4X4

01-27-2005, 11:08 PM	#5
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	I've got one of the doors from goodmark. I have not put it on the truck yet, but as soon as I do, I'll give a report. I'll be transferring the reinforcement plates from my old door to the new. __________________ 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.

01-30-2005, 11:25 AM	#6
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	:tj: I'd like to do this same thing. New doors. When I do get them. I'm thinking of ways to prevent the new doors from rusting. Maybe drilling bigger drain holes, then poring epoxy in the seam in the bottom of the door, or spraying truck bed liner in the doors. Any ideas or suggestions? __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

01-30-2005, 01:41 PM	#7
teamharvey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 578	I almost bought a door from the Truck Shop yesterday at a swapmeet. After looking at it closely it was really a piece of crap. I am going to go wwith cut down truck doors. __________________ 71 Custom 20 Deluxe..soon to be SWB 1/2 ton 1 incredible wife 2 great kids

01-27-2005, 07:58 PM	#8
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	The reinforcement on Blazer doors is simply a piece of formed sheet metal that surrounds the door latch mechanism that protrudes from the door. Not sure what purpose it serves but they must have put it there for a reason.



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