Hi all,
I've got a 1997 K1500 with both doors rusted through at the bottom, on the inside.
I'm wondering whether it will be more economical to buy 2 new door shells on LMC truck, and have my existing door hardware put onto them, or whether it will be more economical to find used doors, in good shape, that match my interior hardware/trim colour (it's navy blue interior)
considerations:
- Door shells will cost me about $400-450 from LMC inc. shipping. I will then have labour to swap existing 23 year old hardware out. risk of breaking things/ having worn parts needing to replace in the process. Not worried about paint, as Im in process of doing other body work and will have to paint the whole truck when done anyway.
- Unsure of quality of individual used doors. Have to match interior colour, but no disassembly/assembly of door hardware required. Unsure of price/availability. If I can't find locally would have to pay shipping anyway.
Has anyone done something similar? What route did you take? Even if you haven't done this, what is your opinion?
I'm restoring the truck, but not show restoring. I'm restoring a utility truck. It doesn't need to be all pretty and show worthy, but it needs to be solid quality, and reliable. Truck already has new cab corners, rocker panels, fenders, and almost complete suspension, wheels, and steering redo. When body panels are completed it will be painted with a bed liner paint job.
Thanks folks!
I've got a 1997 K1500 with both doors rusted through at the bottom, on the inside.
I'm wondering whether it will be more economical to buy 2 new door shells on LMC truck, and have my existing door hardware put onto them, or whether it will be more economical to find used doors, in good shape, that match my interior hardware/trim colour (it's navy blue interior)
considerations:
- Door shells will cost me about $400-450 from LMC inc. shipping. I will then have labour to swap existing 23 year old hardware out. risk of breaking things/ having worn parts needing to replace in the process. Not worried about paint, as Im in process of doing other body work and will have to paint the whole truck when done anyway.
- Unsure of quality of individual used doors. Have to match interior colour, but no disassembly/assembly of door hardware required. Unsure of price/availability. If I can't find locally would have to pay shipping anyway.
Has anyone done something similar? What route did you take? Even if you haven't done this, what is your opinion?
I'm restoring the truck, but not show restoring. I'm restoring a utility truck. It doesn't need to be all pretty and show worthy, but it needs to be solid quality, and reliable. Truck already has new cab corners, rocker panels, fenders, and almost complete suspension, wheels, and steering redo. When body panels are completed it will be painted with a bed liner paint job.
Thanks folks!