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Shortages during this major war led to many modifications to Chevrolet and GMC door handles. War demands for die-cast material changed handle designs on military trucks as well as on a few commercial vehicles purchased by civilians. The attached photos show these wartime designs. The exterior handles have a stamped steel outer cover. Their inner liner is thinner metal and...

The unusual side doors on these Suburban and Panel trucks will fit on the more common pickup cab, however, their looks will tell the observer that something is not correct. Across the top of the outer skin is a horizontal stamping or groove. This groove is a continuation of the stamping that runs the length of the body to help...

Two different designs of inside door handles are seen when looking at 1939-46 Chevrolet and GMC trucks. This photo shows the attaching portion is the same. However, the opposite ends are much different. 1939-40 ' Small Ends: Were only produced by GM until about 1941!  In stock as part # DPH101. NOTE:  GM later replaced these with a the later...

The mystery of where to find and replace the rubber door bumper cushions on 1934-46 GM trucks is solved by the following data: During many restorations these bumpers are neglected or the owner doesn't even know where these small units are hidden. They cannot be seen unless the inner cab sheet metal panel at the rear door post is removed...

The two series of exterior door handles on GM trucks between the years 1934-46 are certainly different yet they share a few similar features of interest. One characteristic which seems strange today is that the handles lock the right doors only, not on the left. This occurs on GM trucks from the early 1920's to about 1959. At this time...

  Installing the door weather seal on 1947-1955 G.M. trucks is not difficult, however some extra knowledge is required. Gluing it to the door edge incorrectly will limit its ability to seal drafts and add to wind noise. It is just as easy to attach this seal correctly. The design of correct weather seal is square on the bottom that...

  Though the 1955-1959 GM doors are basically the same and will interchange, there is one noticeable difference. The inside metal door panel (covering window and door mechanisms) is held in place with smaller screws in 1955. It is assumed these smaller 10 x 24 screws were easier to break or strip when over tightening on the assembly line. By...

  One might assume that because the 1967-1972 cabs are the same, there is also no difference in the doors. Yes, they will interchange, however, there are several visible door differences for 1972. During this year only, a countersunk hole exists in the interior door panel several inches from the wing vent vertical post. A Phillips screw here helps prevent...