Does any body know if 1970 delta 88 door panels fit a 74 delta?

 

I would have to say they would not without some extensive modification. The 70 is a completely different car from a '74. The '71 - '76 panels should be interchangeable even if they're not all exactly the same. The doors for those years are the same. You could probably use 98 or Toronado door panels as well...Toro's would go up to '78. Again, they might work but wouldn't be the same as yours.

 

ok thank you

 

How bout some 70 tornado door panels or 77 toronado door panels will those fit 74 delta?

 

I would say the 70 are probably not going to work but the 77's may.....again, they aren't going to be the same but you may be able to use them

 

I would say that there is a zero chance that doors from a '77 Toronado would fit a '74 Delta 88 convertible. The Toro's doors have a big fold-spear feature in the front part of the door that sweeps forward and aligns with a continuation of that fold in the front fender.

Here's a side view of a '77 Toronado. Note the fold in the metal under the rearview mirror that curves upward toward the leading edge of the door.




Here's a '74 Delta 88 convertible. It's a different shape, especially where it meets the windshield, and it doesn't look to be as long. Plus, it does not have the crease feature.




Here's a '70 Delta 88 convertible. It's not the best angle, but the door doesn't look totally dissimilar to the '74, although it appears to be shorter, with the front edge coming down more directly under the windshield pillar. On the '74, that seam starts about 6 inches forward of the pillar and then curves even farther forward before coming down. My guess is that it would not fit.




As 76 Regency said, your best bet, if you can't find another '74, is to get one from that same series of body style, which was '71 through '76.

 

at this point I may try them any ideas were to find some for my 74?

 

Thank you but Im just trying to use the door panels not the actuall doors....

 

You're absolutely right that the doors themselves are completely different on a Toro vs an 88/98 BUT the interior panels could still work. The lower door panels are identical on '75/76 98's as they are on '75 - 78 Toro's. I believe the inner door structure is the same on these cars and since the actual doors are the same on 71-76 88/98, that's what led me to think that the upper panels might just work from a 77 Toro on the '74 88. If you can get them cheap and they're in good enough shape, I would definitely give it a try...worst case you sell them.

 

200 for both is that worth trying?

 

hmmm that's a little high unless they're in beautiful shape....do you have pictures of them? If you do, post some pics of them and pics of yours and maybe we'll be able to help you decide if they'll fit better

 

they look real good I only have the lower portion on mine it looks like they will work here pic!Blwrvo!BGk~$(KGrHqUOKjMEtlsljPbrBLc8ycMf(Q~~_12.jpg i dont have a pic of mine this is the best i can come up with[ATTACH]26781700049_medium.jpg[/ATTACH]

 

kinda hard to tell from the pics but you might be able to make them work. do you have any other pics of the Toro ones? Do you know if they were recovered or if they are original? are they cracked/split, etc? If these are good originals, I would love to have them.

 

Ill find out and let u know.

 

I have 1973 Buick Electra 225 door panels upper and lower which I think fit Olds and Caddy too. Comparing pics would be best to see how they look
The buicks are 2 piece panels top and bottom and have window controls on the armrest in chrome bezels.
Hope this helps??
Rich