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All things GM Step Van

Any words of wisdom for roll up back door repairs?
Just picked up a truck {not really a step van} with a Timpte box and a Todco door.
Cables are off/no tension and the 2 bottom panels are in poor shape at the hinges and roller mounts.
Best to replace the whole door? Mill Supply prices are reasonable but shipping charges will suck.

Note: I have done a few roll up shop doors {damn near got knocked out doing the first one} and although not my favorite past time I feel qualified to handle the tension rods.
 
Capt Ron said:
Any words of wisdom for roll up back door repairs?
Just picked up a truck {not really a step van} with a Timpte box and a Todco door.
Cables are off/no tension and the 2 bottom panels are in poor shape at the hinges and roller mounts.
Best to replace the whole door? Mill Supply prices are reasonable but shipping charges will suck.

Note: I have done a few roll up shop doors {damn near got knocked out doing the first one} and although not my favorite past time I feel qualified to handle the tension rods.
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Unless it is a minor repair like one panel or a hinge, most times it's cheaper to put a new one complete.
 
ktmoutfront said:
I remove them completely and fab swing doors. Less moving parts in the future.
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my buddys shop does 20+ NAME BRAND package delivery trucks fleet maintenance and the rear doors SUCK for parts availability and pricing for as much as they beat them up . the few trucks with swing doors = 90% less problems .
 
ktmoutfront said:
I remove them completely and fab swing doors. Less moving parts in the future.
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sweetk30 said:
my buddys shop does 20+ NAME BRAND package delivery trucks fleet maintenance and the rear doors SUCK for parts availability and pricing for as much as they beat them up . the few trucks with swing doors = 90% less problems .
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Hmmm.... I do have 8 or so hinge assemblies from some dry vans I scrapped years ago.
ktmoutfront said:
Load docks with doors are where the roll ups are needed. So it depends on the use.
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Pretty much personal use of swap meets and hoard hauling when I am finally able to move out of this part of the state.
This is the truck, 5.7, 4l80.

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