buying used doors, how to tell origin - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

moregrip · 08-01-2013, 12:42 PM

Is there a way to tell if replacement doors are factory GM, NOS, or other when the origin is unknown?

motornut · 08-01-2013, 04:15 PM

thickness for sure,tap a real one,then a repop
most factory drivers doors have stickers new
fit and finishing tells too

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 08-01-2013, 06:31 PM

They weigh more! (its easier to tell if its just a shell) That is how I tell, especially if they have been painted and the stickers have been removed. Also if they are mounted on the cab, aftermarket doors usually require spacers between the door and the hinges to fit correctly.

and like motornut said, tap on them if the sound cheap they probably are.

-Sam

moregrip · 08-01-2013, 11:09 PM

Don't think these are GM or NOS........my rusted out doors don't have waves like that.

Thoughts?

moregrip · 08-02-2013, 04:36 PM

any help on the door jamb? those waves in the metal look GM/NOS or aftermarket?

08-01-2013, 12:42 PM	#1
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 811	buying used doors, how to tell origin Is there a way to tell if replacement doors are factory GM, NOS, or other when the origin is unknown? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck) 1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck)

08-01-2013, 04:15 PM	#2
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: buying used doors, how to tell origin thickness for sure,tap a real one,then a repop most factory drivers doors have stickers new fit and finishing tells too __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-01-2013, 06:31 PM	#3
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: buying used doors, how to tell origin They weigh more! (its easier to tell if its just a shell) That is how I tell, especially if they have been painted and the stickers have been removed. Also if they are mounted on the cab, aftermarket doors usually require spacers between the door and the hinges to fit correctly. and like motornut said, tap on them if the sound cheap they probably are. -Sam __________________ 1987 Chevy R30 CC 454/4spd Work Truck 1979 Chevy K10 SWB 350/4spd/NP205, 1979 Chevy C10 LWB 350/TH350 Project 1981 Chevy K30 350/Th400/NP205 1986 Chevy K30 CUCV 6.2L/TH400/NP208

08-01-2013, 11:09 PM	#4
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 811	Re: buying used doors, how to tell origin Don't think these are GM or NOS........my rusted out doors don't have waves like that. Thoughts? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck) 1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck) Last edited by moregrip; 08-01-2013 at 11:15 PM.

08-02-2013, 04:36 PM	#5
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 811	Re: buying used doors, how to tell origin any help on the door jamb? those waves in the metal look GM/NOS or aftermarket? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck) 1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck)



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