1968-1972 Chevelle El Camino Door Edge Guards (Pair)
For a 1968–1972 Chevrolet El Camino (and 1968–1969 Chevelle models), door edge guards are highly popular dealer-accessory reproductions. Made from polished stainless steel, these contoured U-channel moldings slide directly over the trailing vertical edge of your doors. They preserve a factory-correct option appearance while preventing chips and scratches when opening your doors in tight spaces.
The Fitment Trap: El Camino vs. 70-72 Coupe
When buying trim accessories for this generation of GM A-Bodies, it is easy to assume all 1968–1972 door parts are completely interchangeable. However, door edge guards are split into distinct groupings:
- 1968–1969 Chevelle Coupe & 1968–1972 El Camino: These share the same door edge profile and length.
- 1970–1972 Chevelle Coupe: These feature a redesigned rear door edge slant. Buying a standard 1970–1972 Chevelle hardtop door edge guard kit (such as Part #
DA30019) will leave you with guards that are completely the wrong shape and height for your El Camino doors.
🛠️ Pro Installation Advice
- No-Drill Pressure Fit: True factory reproduction stainless guards are designed to be a tight tension-fit. They press firmly over the door seam lip without screws.
- Protect Your New Paint: If your El Camino has fresh paint, trying to slide bare stainless steel molding straight down the door edge can scratch the clear coat. Builders recommend putting a thin layer of blue painter’s tape along the door edge first, gently tapping the guard on using a rubber mallet over a soft microfiber towel, and then pulling out any exposed tape.
- Clear the Gaps: Before snapping them into place permanently, ensure your door-to-quarter-panel gaps are aligned properly. If your door gaps are dangerously tight, adding the thickness of stainless steel guards can cause them to rub against your quarter panel paint when opening the doors.
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