drivers door dilemma
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 5
From: Burlington, WI
drivers door dilemma
Ok guys here's the problem. I am in desperate need of a drivers door and hinges. My door was almost ripped off the truck (dont ask how), and now my hinges are a U shape and the door is bowed out funny. It will not close all the way...the only way to close it is to jump and kick it in just the right spot. Kinda annoying. So I need a door and hinges. Up here in southern Wisconsin, used doors that are close by (think 100 miles max) are VERY few and far between. When found they are either too rusty or $100+ without hinges, hardware, or glass. Ive done some searching online for the cheapest repro doors but they're all pretty costly. I also dot want this cheap tin ones that lmc has. Ive looked all over for a boneyard and can't find any with this era trucks in them. Where do you guys get used doors from? Anyone know of a salvage yard around southern or middle Wisconsin/ northern illinois that has part for these rigs? I'm stumped. I called every place in the phone book that advertised themself as a boneyard but no one had anything...
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 5
From: Burlington, WI
Umm...the first option was pretty close actually. Had the door open and was backing up at a gas station...nailed a pile of salt bags and folded the door back. Never knew salt bags could fight like that...
More Turbo
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 515
Likes: 8
Sorry I haven't been able to find that guy's number yet.
Check this place out though, it's right near Waukegan. They have a 78 Bronco there that had doors when I was there. They list a 78 F250, but that one got rolled or something, the entire top of the cab was sheared off. I would give them a call and ask if they still have the driver side door on the bronco and see how much they want. They seem decent on price for body parts for older vehicles, they only wanted $50 for a tailgate off that rolled 78.
http://apcity.com/AboutUs.html
Check this place out though, it's right near Waukegan. They have a 78 Bronco there that had doors when I was there. They list a 78 F250, but that one got rolled or something, the entire top of the cab was sheared off. I would give them a call and ask if they still have the driver side door on the bronco and see how much they want. They seem decent on price for body parts for older vehicles, they only wanted $50 for a tailgate off that rolled 78.
http://apcity.com/AboutUs.html
Last edited by 51fordf5; Nov 17, 2013 at 09:14 PM. Reason: Forgot link
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 5
From: Burlington, WI
Trending Topics
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 427
Likes: 5
From: Kennett Square Pa
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
MSEE
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,386
Likes: 35
From: Austin, TX
Sorry to hi-jack your thread with unrelated information (again) but I've got family in Lake Geneva and spent a lot of time there while growing up; that sure is a nice area. Small world. I've got a lot of family from Beloit too but that's the opposite direction from you I guess.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 5
From: Burlington, WI
Thanks I'll look into it. I go that way quite a bit so hopefully I'll be able to check it out
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 5
From: Burlington, WI
Sorry to hi-jack your thread with unrelated information (again) but I've got family in Lake Geneva and spent a lot of time there while growing up; that sure is a nice area. Small world. I've got a lot of family from Beloit too but that's the opposite direction from you I guess.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 5
From: Burlington, WI
Sorry I haven't been able to find that guy's number yet.
Check this place out though, it's right near Waukegan. They have a 78 Bronco there that had doors when I was there. They list a 78 F250, but that one got rolled or something, the entire top of the cab was sheared off. I would give them a call and ask if they still have the driver side door on the bronco and see how much they want. They seem decent on price for body parts for older vehicles, they only wanted $50 for a tailgate off that rolled 78.
http://apcity.com/AboutUs.html
Check this place out though, it's right near Waukegan. They have a 78 Bronco there that had doors when I was there. They list a 78 F250, but that one got rolled or something, the entire top of the cab was sheared off. I would give them a call and ask if they still have the driver side door on the bronco and see how much they want. They seem decent on price for body parts for older vehicles, they only wanted $50 for a tailgate off that rolled 78.
http://apcity.com/AboutUs.html
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sgt Wonderful
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
16
Jun 8, 2008 11:11 AM