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: Door Panels


Kiraly
02-07-2004, 12:07 AM
I'm sure this has been asked several times in the past, but does anyone know where I can find new door panels for an 85 Elky? Mine are pretty shotty and I am adding power windows and locks and thought this would be the best time to replace both panels. I have seen one on ebay but it was for a manual crank window setup. :-(

Thanks!

87ElCamino
02-07-2004, 03:52 PM
Several ECC sponsers sell new reproduction door panels. They are a bit pricey but you can use your ECC discount.

Dixie Monte Carlo Depot (http://www.dixiemontecarlodepot.com)

EC Parts (http://www.ecparts.net)

The El Camino Store (http://www.elcaminostore.com)

Then, there's always ebay. What color are you looking for? Maybe someone here has a set they're willing to part with.

Kiraly
02-07-2004, 11:46 PM
I need the panels in black. I've found places that offer panels for 85, but they are totally different than mine....they all have been seperate upper and lower and the upper part is totally different. Mine are one piece.
This project is becoming a bit aggrivating...lol...help!

87ElCamino
02-08-2004, 05:00 AM
...they all have been seperate upper and lower and the upper part is totally different. Mine are one piece...
If the door panels in your 85 are one piece then they're not original. The aftermarket reproduction ones are one piece, and the OEM ones have seperate upper and lower halfs. Check out the ones at Dixie Monte Carlo and you'll find what you need.

ElkyPete
02-08-2004, 06:15 AM
...they all have been seperate upper and lower and the upper part is totally different. Mine are one piece...
If the door panels in your 85 are one piece then they're not original. The aftermarket reproduction ones are one piece, and the OEM ones have seperate upper and lower halfs. Check out the ones at Dixie Monte Carlo and you'll find what you need.

He is correct! Honest Charley's and EC Parts both have the correct uppers and lowers for your truck. I got mine from EC Parts. One of them will even custom make a set just for you. I had my uppers made in the color that I was doing the interior which is not factory original colors.

One or the other has 1 piece also but ... well if you like them then one of the before mentioned vendors sell the one piece I've seen them. I guess it wold be a little more expensive to change back to factory style.

Kiraly
02-08-2004, 05:46 PM
Thanks for the help guys...I really appreciate it! :)