1977 Chevrolet Scottsdale Door Panels

[carterww]

I'm new to the forum and this is my first post. Not sure if I'm even in the right section. I'm doing a frame up on a really nice rust fee all original 73,000 mile short bed 2 wd Scottsdale. This is my first truck restoration, so I'm not familiar with the best sources to get parts. I know Corvettes very well.

I will need a dash, door panels, carpet and seat covers. Couple questions: Does anyone have a nice set of Scottsdale door panels to sell with good trim? I can dye them. My truck is light blue with medium blue interior. Or does anyone know of a place that sells the Scottsdale door panels? All of the places I look at just have Silverado or custom deluxe. Scottsdale are plain with a trim ring around the ribbed area and one around the door handle.

I also see that there are several options for a dash. Classic Industries has the correct color for around 279.00. LMC has one that has to be painted and it's 359.00. Which one is better, or is there another option on reproduction? Would prefer a nice used one that I could dye the right color if anyone has one. I have been lucky to find all of the exterior trim parts I need NOS. Not so much on interior.

I greatly appreciate any information any of you may provide!!

 

[Rusty Nail]

Welcome to the forum, new guy.
Know anything about retrofitting L-98 TPI?
I've been looking at the COVERLAY door panels. They sell 2 panels and a dash cover for $300. -ish.

http://www.coverlaymfg.com

 

[carterww]

Thanks for responding! Had not heard of that company. Will look into those. Sorry I don't have any experience with your issue.

Thanks again.

 

[Rusty Nail]

Glad to help. I have only heard positive review of their dash covers and cannot speak for the door panels, but they will get $267 bucks from me one day.

Hi! I found this on eBay and thought you might like it! Check it out now: http://r.ebay.com/oUowX1

 

[Craig 85]

Rusty Nail look at Rockauto.com. I was surprised they carry Coverlay door panels for under $200.

 

[bucket]

I haven't seen any reproductions of the Scottsdale style panels. Of course, I can't say I've specifically looked for them either. One thing is for sure, they are far less common than the base and Cheyenne/Silverado styles.

 

[Rusty Nail]

Oh lol? Is that the half panel?
Thanks smart guy!

 

[bucket]

The Scottsdale panel was like a mix of the basic plastic panel (no trim) and the upper level Cheyenne/Silverado panel. It had a trim surround and handle bezel similar to the Cheyenne/Silverado panel, but without the woodgrain ('77) or brushed aluminum ('78-'80) insert and also lacked the vinyl storage pouch.