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BruthaMan · 05-16-2010, 12:09 AM

Hey Guys,

Looking for door panels, like below (with trim/insert) for a Silverado:

I know someone is sitting on a nice set, maybe stashed away in their garage, maybe holding on for a future project!

Willing to pay for a great set as well as shipping. If you know of a set at a parts yard, post some pics. I'll pay for your time and the panels. I can't find anything here locally.

f.monroe · 05-16-2010, 01:57 PM

Are you looking for a specific color or will you be dyeing them ?
Frank

BruthaMan · 05-16-2010, 02:53 PM

Hey Frank,

I'll be dying them, so color doesn't matter.

Wade

ECU PIRATE · 05-17-2010, 12:05 PM

I don't think it will be tough to find a set. See some on Ebay occasionally but, almost never @ the pick and pull these days. I found a good set on Craiglist a couple months back for $ 25 (non power)

bigblock73 · 05-17-2010, 12:18 PM

Finding a set isn't hard, but finding a set with good trim will be the difficult part.

BruthaMan · 05-17-2010, 02:24 PM

They are tough to find, at least here. We have one parts yard with a few 73-87 trucks. I may go back out, it's been since last summer that I checked, maybe they have a few more.

Been scouring Ebay for a while.

Been scouring Craigslist as well, in google I use:

site:craigslist.org chevy truck "door panel"

It's tough, because there were only three years (?) with these. I've seen a few for manual windows, but not finding anything for power locks/windows.

Just got off the phone with Henry at Cheyenne Parts, he's going to check the warehouse.

I have the Rod Door panels now, and I don't dislike them, but there's just something about factory look that I really like.

Appreciate the help. If anyone has any leads, let me know.

Wade

bigblock73 · 05-17-2010, 06:45 PM

They are actually 77-80 panels...4 years.

Jonboy · 05-18-2010, 09:24 AM

I tried to accumulate some of these when I had my '77. I don't know if it is the heat here or what, but most of the mounting studs on the plastic rings vaporize when they touch a socket, no matter how gentle you are. Seems like I have a good set of caps for the pull straps, either here or at my buddy's place in Austin, I don't remember which. I will have to look.

how bad are the ones in the picture, Wade? They look like they should dye Ok to me. Are they chalked up on the tops?

BruthaMan · 05-18-2010, 03:48 PM

I don't have the ones in the pic, JB. I thought I had saved them, but have been unable to find them, so they probably were accidentally tossed.

Good news! I was able to score an NOS set of door panels, complete!

If you run across door panels like these, snag them up! They are few and far between out there.

ECU PIRATE · 05-19-2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruthaMan

I don't have the ones in the pic, JB. I thought I had saved them, but have been unable to find them, so they probably were accidentally tossed.

Good news! I was able to score an NOS set of door panels, complete!

If you run across door panels like these, snag them up! They are few and far between out there.

Nice score. I knew it would all work out for you.

05-16-2010, 12:09 AM	#1
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	WTB - 78-80 Door Panels Hey Guys, Looking for door panels, like below (with trim/insert) for a Silverado: I know someone is sitting on a nice set, maybe stashed away in their garage, maybe holding on for a future project! Willing to pay for a great set as well as shipping. If you know of a set at a parts yard, post some pics. I'll pay for your time and the panels. I can't find anything here locally. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

05-16-2010, 01:57 PM	#2
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: WTB - 78-80 Door Panels Are you looking for a specific color or will you be dyeing them ? Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

05-16-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: WTB - 78-80 Door Panels Hey Frank, I'll be dying them, so color doesn't matter. Wade __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver Last edited by BruthaMan; 05-16-2010 at 02:53 PM.

05-17-2010, 12:05 PM	#4
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: WTB - 78-80 Door Panels I don't think it will be tough to find a set. See some on Ebay occasionally but, almost never @ the pick and pull these days. I found a good set on Craiglist a couple months back for $ 25 (non power) __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold) Last edited by ECU PIRATE; 05-17-2010 at 12:05 PM.

05-17-2010, 12:18 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: WTB - 78-80 Door Panels Finding a set isn't hard, but finding a set with good trim will be the difficult part. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-17-2010, 02:24 PM	#6
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: WTB - 78-80 Door Panels They are tough to find, at least here. We have one parts yard with a few 73-87 trucks. I may go back out, it's been since last summer that I checked, maybe they have a few more. Been scouring Ebay for a while. Been scouring Craigslist as well, in google I use: site:craigslist.org chevy truck "door panel" It's tough, because there were only three years (?) with these. I've seen a few for manual windows, but not finding anything for power locks/windows. Just got off the phone with Henry at Cheyenne Parts, he's going to check the warehouse. I have the Rod Door panels now, and I don't dislike them, but there's just something about factory look that I really like. Appreciate the help. If anyone has any leads, let me know. Wade __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

05-17-2010, 06:45 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: WTB - 78-80 Door Panels They are actually 77-80 panels...4 years. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-18-2010, 09:24 AM	#8
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: WTB - 78-80 Door Panels I tried to accumulate some of these when I had my '77. I don't know if it is the heat here or what, but most of the mounting studs on the plastic rings vaporize when they touch a socket, no matter how gentle you are. Seems like I have a good set of caps for the pull straps, either here or at my buddy's place in Austin, I don't remember which. I will have to look. how bad are the ones in the picture, Wade? They look like they should dye Ok to me. Are they chalked up on the tops? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 05-18-2010 at 09:26 AM.

05-18-2010, 03:48 PM	#9
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: WTB - 78-80 Door Panels I don't have the ones in the pic, JB. I thought I had saved them, but have been unable to find them, so they probably were accidentally tossed. Good news! I was able to score an NOS set of door panels, complete! If you run across door panels like these, snag them up! They are few and far between out there. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver



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