72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**briandownunda** · 01-06-2024, 11:29 AM

Hi,

Is there a difference between the 1972 suburban front doors and those on a 1972 c10? From the photos I've seen they look the same. If there is already a thread on this, happy to look at that as well.

Thanks in advance!

Brian

**davischevy** · 01-06-2024, 11:33 AM

The rear top of the window frame is rounded on a C10 and square on a Suburban.

**1970cstblazer** · 01-06-2024, 11:34 AM

The upper rear portion of the door frame on a Suburban/Panel has a 90 degree angle versus the truck's rounded door frame. The lower skins are the same.

**HO455** · 01-06-2024, 11:39 AM

The window frames are different. The Burban frames are square at the top rear pick ups are rounded.

**LockDoc** · 01-06-2024, 11:42 AM

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All you have to do is swap the frames to make them work. (either way)

**briandownunda** · 01-06-2024, 12:14 PM

thanks very much for all the replies! Just wondering if it would be easier to replace the frame then it would the door bottoms? Seems like it would be. I have a 72 cheyenne super with rusted out door bottoms, have a set of nice rust-free suburban doors available to use, does anyone have experieince with that kind of swap? (frames)

**Getter-Done** · 01-06-2024, 12:26 PM

Here is a Thread with pictures.

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ses+truck+door

I have a Hoop removed if you would like pictures of that?

**HO455** · 01-06-2024, 12:56 PM

Oh no! Suburban doors should never be altered.

They should instead be carefully installed in the living room as an alter to the ancient god Suburbanis. The god who created for man the capability to transport his family across long distances in comfort, style and safety. All without having to stare at the tailend of a beast of burden for weeks on end.

**briandownunda** · 01-06-2024, 07:42 PM

thanks guys! Do you have to remove the inner skin to do it, or can you simply remove the old frame and weld on the new one?

**Getter-Done** · 01-06-2024, 07:46 PM

Let me get some pictures tomorrow of the one I dissected.

Then you will be able to see the process.

**briandownunda** · 01-06-2024, 08:02 PM

great thanks!

**Getter-Done** · 01-07-2024, 02:26 PM

This was dissected from a truck door.

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**davischevy** · 01-08-2024, 11:54 AM

Somebody, somewhere is wanting to trade a nice set of truck doors for those Suburban doors. I would if I were closer.

**Getter-Done** · 01-08-2024, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

Somebody, somewhere is wanting to trade a nice set of truck doors for those Suburban doors. I would if I were closer.

Very good Point.

01-06-2024, 11:29 AM	#1
briandownunda Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 26	72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors Hi, Is there a difference between the 1972 suburban front doors and those on a 1972 c10? From the photos I've seen they look the same. If there is already a thread on this, happy to look at that as well. Thanks in advance! Brian

01-06-2024, 11:33 AM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,881	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors The rear top of the window frame is rounded on a C10 and square on a Suburban. __________________ 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.

01-06-2024, 11:34 AM	#3
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,088	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors The upper rear portion of the door frame on a Suburban/Panel has a 90 degree angle versus the truck's rounded door frame. The lower skins are the same. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 46k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 67k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

01-06-2024, 11:39 AM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,613	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors The window frames are different. The Burban frames are square at the top rear pick ups are rounded. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-06-2024, 11:42 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,078	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors - All you have to do is swap the frames to make them work. (either way) __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-06-2024, 12:14 PM	#6
briandownunda Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 26	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors thanks very much for all the replies! Just wondering if it would be easier to replace the frame then it would the door bottoms? Seems like it would be. I have a 72 cheyenne super with rusted out door bottoms, have a set of nice rust-free suburban doors available to use, does anyone have experieince with that kind of swap? (frames)

01-06-2024, 12:26 PM	#7
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,671	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors Here is a Thread with pictures. Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ses+truck+door I have a Hoop removed if you would like pictures of that? __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-06-2024, 12:56 PM	#8
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,613	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors Oh no! Suburban doors should never be altered. They should instead be carefully installed in the living room as an alter to the ancient god Suburbanis. The god who created for man the capability to transport his family across long distances in comfort, style and safety. All without having to stare at the tailend of a beast of burden for weeks on end. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-06-2024, 07:42 PM	#9
briandownunda Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 26	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors thanks guys! Do you have to remove the inner skin to do it, or can you simply remove the old frame and weld on the new one?

01-06-2024, 07:46 PM	#10
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,671	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors Let me get some pictures tomorrow of the one I dissected. Then you will be able to see the process. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-06-2024, 08:02 PM	#11
briandownunda Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 26	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors great thanks!

01-07-2024, 02:26 PM	#12
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,671	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors This was dissected from a truck door. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-08-2024, 11:54 AM	#13
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,881	Re: 72 c10 vs 72 suburban doors Somebody, somewhere is wanting to trade a nice set of truck doors for those Suburban doors. I would if I were closer. __________________ 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.

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