Door issues with rust

[sjones24]

Because of rust I purchased patch panels for both doors on my 1982 C-10. For the drivers side door I had to order interior door panel because of extreme rust. The companies I called would not guarantee the gauge of their sheet metal. When I received the door skins I discovered they were very flimsy. When I went to the body shop, I was quoted $500 per door, ready for paint. I asked the body shop was it easier just to get the complete door skin for both doors and I was told it was more expensive to go that route. I talked a neighbor and he suggested buying CAPA certified doors would probably be better deal. Anyone have any success ordering CAPA certified doors for a square body? Also thoughts on welding verse gluing patch panels? I would just like a solid direction. This is not going to be a show truck, but a nice solid restomod.

 

[ali_c20]

Gluing patch panels is standard for new cars and it works, no warping from welding heat.
You still have to fix the lower inner door before doing the door skin.

IDK what gauge the AMD patch panels are, but AMD has premium doors which should have the same thickness as the original doors.

@TotalyHucked works at AMD, he can give you in depth information.

 

[peats]

New doors are cheap. AMD or LMC

 

[Fat 454]

New doors for the win, especially at $500 for a repaired one ..