I recently stumbled across a pair of N.O.S. passenger side only inner door trim panels, GM part #3686116. I installed the better of the two in my ‘48 Chevy ½ ton 5-window deluxe truck. Pictured is the N.O.S. door panel paired with a N.O.S. arm rest.
Prior to the find, maroon Spanish grain vinyl material from Jim Carter was glued to a standard door panel. The photo compares the Carter material with the NOS door panel.
Update-I picked up a NOS set of maroon inner door panels in the original wrappers and outer packaging today from a VCCA member 1.5 hours from my house. Cost me $80. They are still out there! LUKE
I am fortunate Carl. I shook the bushes pretty hard. Pinky Randall "Mr. Chevrolet" advised me back in December to place an ad in the VCCA monthly magazine and have faith. He passed away just a couple weeks after our conversation. Thank you for the solid advice Pinky!
fonz 8261 Looks good !! Took a look at my 51 panels are torn and shot leak a lot of cold,need to change glass too. Found an OK drivers door glass in my barn pile so may take a shot at it.