Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?

[Trukk]

Ok, my next improvement is doing something about the door panels. They are chalked and crumbling - chunks missing, so I'm thinking about buying some reproduction plastic panels. I see there appear to be several sources. Who has purchased and installed some of these and can give a recommendation? Truck is a 78 Scottsdale.

[Toolmaster]

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[GoatBeard]

Mine were in bad shape, too -- chalky and pitted.  I decided that before I bought new ones I'd try the Duplicolor plastic dye.  I think it worked really well.  You just have to make sure you clean them extremely good and use the bonding primer (basically follow the directions)

I still have a small amount of pitting at the top.  I have to paint them again (changing colors) and am going to try to fill the holes with something.  The pitting isn't too bad and I don't really notice much it since it's all uniform in color now.

[Captkaos]

There are 2 manufacturers of aftermarket door panels.
Coverlay which I will sell they are like the base model versions
Palco which I will NOT sell.  they are thin flimsy junk in my opinion.

I will tell you that if they are just milky and such I would clean them and repaint them.  ESPECIALLY if they are the high trim level versions and the aftermarket doesn't have anything that is close.

[bigblock73]

What color do you need?  Can you post a pic of yours?  I have a set of NIB Coverlay panels that I could sell you.

[GoatBeard]

What does "high trim level" mean?

[Captkaos]

Silverado IE anything with the the chrome cups or the aluminum trim pieces or carpet inserts.

[the_legend_1981]

I like the newer door panels in my truck...but they're power windows. Has anyone used anything to fill in the square holes?  What did you use?

[Trukk]

What color do you need?  Can you post a pic of yours?  I have a set of NIB Coverlay panels that I could sell you.

Black. No power for 1978.

Never mind. I ordered some from this site. Thanks for the offer.

[hotrodhauler]

goat beard i need to know how do i get my pannels off to do such a thing  found most of the bolts but i can get the one under the armrest with out breaking it what do i do casue mine is a 85 and i want mine to look as good as yours

[Captkaos]

the one under the armrest that you cannot get to has to come off after you remove the door panel.

[hotrodhauler]

so then is it only the few screws on bottom one in middle and then handle and window crank?

[Captkaos]

4 across the bottom, 2 on the sides, 2 in the armrest, 2 in the pull cup (81-87) and plastic push in the door on the sides midway.

[hotrodhauler]

thank you guys so much you all mak this so much easier to do

[GoatBeard]

Sorry, I just saw this.  Did you get 'em?

Thanks for the compliment!

The only trouble I've had with getting mine off are getting the electric window and electric lock buttons out without breaking them!  I need to take my door panel back off but am somewhat reluctant because of those switches...  $100 worth of switches that are brand new, I'd hate to break one (I should say, "break another one" since I broke 2 of 'em the first time I took 'em off!!!).