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My friend had his 1952 Chevy two-door sedan "t-boned," and, of course, the guy didn't have any insurance. He needs the driver's door. Any suggestions?
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We need to know which model of 1952 two-door your friend has. There are Fleetline and Styleline 2-door sedans, Bel-Air 2-door hardtops, Deluxe convertibles, and 2-door coupes. Each of these models takes a different door. My suggestion would be to contact one of the old-car wrecking yards in Arizona or Texas (you'll see them advertising in Hemmings) for they might have a door that is rust-free. Good luck on your search.
Not to make you feel bad, but several years ago, I was looking for a good parts car for parts to fit a '51 two-door Styleline sedan. I found scads of 4-doors, coupes, a few Fleetlines but not one two door sedan. I finally found a good one about 1500 miles from my home, went out, bought it and trailered it home. I could have sold it several times over to the hot-rod/customs boys who spotted it on the trailer wherever I stopped.
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I was told a door from a 1949-1952 Styleline 2-door sedan will work. 1949-1952 Chevy or Pontiac will do. Thanks,
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Back in the day, my mom was t-boned driving our 52 2dr sedan back in 1959. The dealer removed the door, replaced the door skin, and re-installed it.
If the door frame is not ruined, you might consider taking it to a body shop and have a new door skin installed. EMS automotive in Cleveland may have the oem skins, but any decent metal man could fab one easily. Might be a better alternative to replacing the entire door, but many factors apply. Internal components might need replacing too. Ebay is a good source.
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OWENS SALVAGE IN TEXAS has a large supply of '50's cars, Call and speak to "flat top bob". http://www.owenssalvage.com/
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I believe the door frame is ruined. Will look at it closely to make sure. The skin idea is a good one. Thanks,
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Thanks for the help. I'll give Bob a call.
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You have to get a '51 or '52 door. The doors for '49 and '50 are different.
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OK. Thanks. Pontiac for 51 or 52 would work, too. Right?
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I believe so, but don't know for sure.
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