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Offline beastie_3

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Why doesnt it fit?
« on: October 17, 2009, 03:32:12 am »
OK, I know people say door panels and dash from a 70s truck doesnt fit the 80s truck and vice versa, buy why? What needs to be done to convert it? Is it just the screw holes or does it not fit properly when the door is closed? Thanks!!
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Re: Why doesnt it fit?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2009, 07:07:34 am »
73-76 door panels are shorter. The window regulator was shorter also. If you have a 77 up door the panel will not cover the holes in the door.
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Re: Why doesnt it fit?
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2009, 01:09:47 pm »
Any idea on putting 80's panels on 79 doors?
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Re: Why doesnt it fit?
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2009, 04:57:14 pm »
77-91 doors are the same, there is no issue with swapping any of these years around.
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Re: Why doesnt it fit?
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2009, 05:33:14 pm »
You may have an issue with some door handles not clearing other year panels but that can be easily remedied.
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Re: Why doesnt it fit?
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2009, 08:35:59 pm »
73-80 and 81-91 interior handles need to be used together within those years.
I was assuming we were swapping guts to a bare door shell.
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