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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: gmc85 on September 19, 2003, 11:50:00 pm

Title: whats the diff
Post by: gmc85 on September 19, 2003, 11:50:00 pm

i was wondering what the diference was between a 73 door and an 85 because i need a door for my 85 and have a 73 door but not sure if it would line up right.

Title: k
Post by: gmc85 on September 24, 2003, 08:36:00 pm

does any one know if there is any cosmetic diferences
 

Title: Re: k
Post by: smokin77 on September 24, 2003, 10:22:00 pm

As far as I know.......The outside is the same, on the inside 73-76 door shells have a smaller plastic panel than 77-87 doors. So on the inside the door shell is different.

Title: k
Post by: gmc85 on September 25, 2003, 08:10:00 pm

ok thanks thats all i really needed to know

Title: 73 doors on an 85
Post by: 73K20 on September 26, 2003, 08:44:00 am

As mentioned they are different on the inside and use different door panels.  The exterior has the same body lines so it will match up.  The 73 door has a different window and crank mechanism than the newer 85 door.  These are not interchangeable.  You will have to use the window that came in the 73.

1973 K20 - 350/350/205

Title: o
Post by: gmc85 on September 27, 2003, 11:03:00 am

so i cant just use my windows or there cranks or any other of the inards?

Title: Re:difference
Post by: smokin77 on September 28, 2003, 10:12:00 pm

Pretty much!

Title: k
Post by: gmc85 on September 29, 2003, 09:27:00 pm

well that sucks  

Title: Re: k
Post by: ITC on September 30, 2003, 04:57:00 am

Yeah the regs are different... Perhaps you could drill a few holes to get the older door to work??

Title: Re: k
Post by: blazer1961 on January 23, 2004, 10:41:00 pm

  lists the door panels as 73-76....77-87 don't know what the diff is but hope this helps.....................bob