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72addict 07-06-2006 11:08 PM

Are 5 doors enough?
 
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Thought I'd try a rear suicide door on the '57 panel. Not close to being done, but I thought I'd show y'all. After I make the door frame fit the opening, I plan on using the quarter skin I plasma cut out as the new door skin, hopefully looking like something the factory might have done.

72addict 07-06-2006 11:13 PM

Re: Are 5 doors enough?
 
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before pic

BOHICA 07-07-2006 02:45 AM

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Looks pretty neat. Now that you bring that up, I'd like to see someone add a sliding door to one of those trucks.

Jebb1978 07-07-2006 11:24 AM

Re: Are 5 doors enough?
 
That is a neat idea! Keep the pics coming, that will be cool to follow.

Joe67 07-07-2006 11:49 AM

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Cool idea - keep us posted :cool:

Igotachevyor2 07-07-2006 01:45 PM

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Keep The Pics Coming Cant Wait To See The Finished Product

5Mike7 07-07-2006 07:26 PM

Re: Are 5 doors enough?
 
I wonder how it would look with a door facing the same way? Just my opinion, but In my mind it would seem to look better.

CAL 58 GMC 07-07-2006 07:34 PM

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Are you going with a one piece in the back door?

72addict 07-07-2006 11:25 PM

Re: Are 5 doors enough?
 
CAL I thought a regular clamshell would work for the back doors.

5mike7 :gi: I considered the rear door facing forward but that would make the "B" pillar about 6" wide to make room for the hinges. I did not think that would look as "factory" as the doors fitting tight together.

5Mike7 07-08-2006 12:28 AM

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Funny thing, something in my old feeeble mind seems to recall some 4-door 55-9's GMC or Chevys, used for the forest service or something, I know for sure Dodge and Ford had them...basically a 4-door pickup. Anyway, not exactly sure GMC/Chevy did it, but seem to recall some. Of course the doors didn't suicide, but all faced the same direction.

I'll be awaiting the look when it's all filled in...I know the prurists don't like to see a panel hacked up, but I always thought something needed to be added into all that space.

BrianJordan 07-08-2006 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jebb1978
That is a neat idea! Keep the pics coming, that will be cool to follow.

:agree:

dwcsr 07-08-2006 01:24 AM

Re: Are 5 doors enough?
 
Where are the beer cans? Usually my ideas like that have 3 dozen beer cans laying around the truck. :lol: looks good

72addict 07-08-2006 02:08 PM

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No beer. just ran out of RIDALIN. LOL
The door window looks big when it is stretched to match the door size. I will probably make window fixed because there is not enough room for it to go up and down with the original (huge) door hinges. What do you guys think?

dwcsr 07-08-2006 03:27 PM

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I like that. looks good with a big window.

So stop the ridilan and start 40 mg of prednisone and it will be done by next week.

CAL 58 GMC 07-08-2006 05:23 PM

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Man that really looks good!

JAMESCHURCH13 07-08-2006 05:39 PM

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Nice look. With both doors open at say... I dunno a car show it will look killer. Peace.

5Mike7 07-09-2006 11:12 AM

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Alrighty Now!!

I see what's up, originally I didn't know you were going to mod the door as well.

Very nice look.

Jebb1978 07-09-2006 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr
I like that. looks good with a big window.

Agreed on all counts, including the beer cans:)

DennyB 07-10-2006 06:26 PM

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Looks great, Keep us posted!

Igotachevyor2 07-10-2006 07:50 PM

Re: Are 5 doors enough?
 
i like it are you gonna do the other side to match?

72addict 07-10-2006 09:19 PM

Re: Are 5 doors enough?
 
My ambition is running out for now.:ww: The pass side has the gas filler door right where the suicide door should be. So it would take some extra fabbing to relocate the gas door also.:drama:

Igotachevyor2 07-10-2006 09:27 PM

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i understand im sure it is a lot of work to get to where you are...

Igotachevyor2 11-19-2006 12:56 PM

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has any progress been made?

72addict 11-19-2006 02:34 PM

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:no: :no: :but: :but: I have been playing with the '58 cameo.

Igotachevyor2 11-19-2006 05:43 PM

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nuff said your forgiven


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