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Pitts1e · 01-07-2007, 06:21 PM

I just finished installing some on my 67. I went with the Autoloc billet plunger type. I originally tried the bottom right corner but it was actually putting a bit of a twist in the door when it was fully closed. So I moved them to the hinge area. I basically drilled a hole big enough for the plunger where the "4th" bolt would be. I then had to fab a little bracket that was welded to the cab so that the plunger was almost fully depressed when the door was closed. It worked out to be about a 1/2". The doors will now pop out about 1.5 ft. I also cut the original hinges out and installed a bearclaw latch which helps to pop the doot as well. I can post some pics if you are interested.
Cheers

01-07-2007, 06:21 PM	#4
Pitts1e Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 11	Re: door poppers on my truck I just finished installing some on my 67. I went with the Autoloc billet plunger type. I originally tried the bottom right corner but it was actually putting a bit of a twist in the door when it was fully closed. So I moved them to the hinge area. I basically drilled a hole big enough for the plunger where the "4th" bolt would be. I then had to fab a little bracket that was welded to the cab so that the plunger was almost fully depressed when the door was closed. It worked out to be about a 1/2". The doors will now pop out about 1.5 ft. I also cut the original hinges out and installed a bearclaw latch which helps to pop the doot as well. I can post some pics if you are interested. Cheers __________________ Will this thing ever get done!!