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newbe351 · 10-02-2012, 11:26 AM

The neighbor kid just backed into my truck and bashed in the door. I think the frame, front fender, etc. are OK, but I need a new door. I know reproduction stuff is a pain in the rear, but I've heard better things about Top Banana. Is their stuff better? What about fit, finish, etc.? Is it better to look for a used door? Insurance body shops (the ones I've called) will not deal with rust issues. The glass is OK, but what else do I need to consider? The insurance adjuster is coming out to take a look, and I need to know what all I may be in for. Also, I have the custom trim (GMC style around the window). I can get the door trim piece from Mar-K, but can the window trim be transferred from a custom door to non-custom? Does anyone produce the GMC style window trim?

Thanks

T2vigil · 10-02-2012, 11:33 AM

Sorry to hear about the door and I wish I knew the answer. But I too will be interested in the answer.

rbar · 10-02-2012, 02:09 PM

I would fix originals. I bought a dynacorn door and sold it again because I didn't like the quality. I would almost guarantee top banana is selling dynacorn doors.

1963c-10 · 10-02-2012, 02:40 PM

You will have to transfer the window trim. Nobody is reproducing the window trim for the chevy (windshield) or gmc (window & windshield). Use you old door as a template for where to drill the holes. Also...pass on the data if you can. I have a set of GMC window trim to install on my 63 and haven't been able to locate the info on where to drill the holes. Looks pretty straight forward, but if you can toss out some numbers, itd help.

chevyrestoguy · 10-02-2012, 02:58 PM

I am a fan of factory original sheetmetal, and I would rather repair an original door than fight trying to get a reproduction door to fit. The original stuff is thicker, the body lines are more crisp, and the rolled edges are much more defined on the original stuff. Newer is not always better.

Your bodyman will thank you. If you've ever tried to get the gaps right on a reproduction door, you'll know what I'm talking about.

padresag · 10-02-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

You will have to transfer the window trim. Nobody is reproducing the window trim for the chevy (windshield) or gmc (window & windshield). Use you old door as a template for where to drill the holes. Also...pass on the data if you can. I have a set of GMC window trim to install on my 63 and haven't been able to locate the info on where to drill the holes. Looks pretty straight forward, but if you can toss out some numbers, itd help.

did I not post that info a while back. may have not have been the fanciest drawing. a friend does have a couple of doors with the holes in them. I do have a spare set of door trim 64-6 and half a set for 60-3
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kieth · 10-03-2012, 02:13 PM

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10-02-2012, 11:26 AM	#1
newbe351 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Top Banana repop doors? Salvage better? The neighbor kid just backed into my truck and bashed in the door. I think the frame, front fender, etc. are OK, but I need a new door. I know reproduction stuff is a pain in the rear, but I've heard better things about Top Banana. Is their stuff better? What about fit, finish, etc.? Is it better to look for a used door? Insurance body shops (the ones I've called) will not deal with rust issues. The glass is OK, but what else do I need to consider? The insurance adjuster is coming out to take a look, and I need to know what all I may be in for. Also, I have the custom trim (GMC style around the window). I can get the door trim piece from Mar-K, but can the window trim be transferred from a custom door to non-custom? Does anyone produce the GMC style window trim? Thanks

10-02-2012, 11:33 AM	#2
T2vigil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evensville, TN Posts: 236	Re: Top Banana repop doors? Salvage better? Sorry to hear about the door and I wish I knew the answer. But I too will be interested in the answer.

10-02-2012, 02:09 PM	#3
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Top Banana repop doors? Salvage better? I would fix originals. I bought a dynacorn door and sold it again because I didn't like the quality. I would almost guarantee top banana is selling dynacorn doors. __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

10-02-2012, 02:40 PM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Top Banana repop doors? Salvage better? You will have to transfer the window trim. Nobody is reproducing the window trim for the chevy (windshield) or gmc (window & windshield). Use you old door as a template for where to drill the holes. Also...pass on the data if you can. I have a set of GMC window trim to install on my 63 and haven't been able to locate the info on where to drill the holes. Looks pretty straight forward, but if you can toss out some numbers, itd help. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-02-2012, 02:58 PM	#5
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Top Banana repop doors? Salvage better? I am a fan of factory original sheetmetal, and I would rather repair an original door than fight trying to get a reproduction door to fit. The original stuff is thicker, the body lines are more crisp, and the rolled edges are much more defined on the original stuff. Newer is not always better. Your bodyman will thank you. If you've ever tried to get the gaps right on a reproduction door, you'll know what I'm talking about. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

10-03-2012, 02:13 PM	#7
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Top Banana repop doors? Salvage better? Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help.



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