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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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I have a 1997 Standard cab, with manual windows, well I need the interior panels for one that had electric windows (the interior panel that is) as I am 'trying' to use a universal kit and there is just not enough room under the panels I currently have, or I am doing something wrong...either way, what years will fit my truck, anything other than 97 or 98?

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GR
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Because of the different door handle mounting in the older models I think you will have to stick with panels from those years.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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i agree ^^
 
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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the is room for them depending which kit you got. have any pics??

i added power windows and locks with factory door panels and switches to mine and it all fit.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 12:56 AM
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get new doors ??lmao
 
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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the is room for them depending which kit you got. have any pics??

i added power windows and locks with factory door panels and switches to mine and it all fit.
Thank you for the serious interest/help;
Below is the image of the eBay kit I got, all I could afford atm;


The motors seem to be a bit too thick for the door panels. I have already added remote locks to it (got tired of my wife complaining about using her keys to get in) but still need to wire them up, turned cold again down here in KY and I am a bit too old/beat up to do things like I used to in the cold...

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GR
 
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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That's pretty much the kit I have on mine. I have the same motors but maybe different eBay brand I think. Only paid 70 shipped for mine.

I don't have my stock door panels with me (1:30 away). But I think it might be tight with them. Honestly I would try and find the door panels from an xlt an use the factory switches like I did. Can't even tell it's aftermarket. I'll try and snap some pics of where my motors are on wed when I get some time.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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Thanks! That was my next step in looking for power door panels, just wanted to find out if I had any other year options other than 97-98.
My stock ones are pretty beat up so I don't mind messing with them, ( and very little money now.) but without cutting interior sheet metal I am at a loss. If you can get me some interior pics of how you have it mounted, you would be a savior! I was really impressed how easy the panels came off. So used to the 70's cars with millions of clips and screws, lol.
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GR
 
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