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Mr62Buick · 08-23-2018, 12:47 PM

I am a proud owner of a 1972 Suburban with a now transplanted 502 700R4. It is Blue and White and is currently going under a slight restoration. The one thing I have a problem with is the steel lift door. It is so rotted out that I cannot repair it. It is so full of rust on the bottom that when I shut the door, rust falls out on the floor inside the truck. Even the slide locks on the side have been removed and someone before me welded on a bracket to install a gas charged lift rod as the other bolts are broken in the frame. SAD

I have tried to find a replacement, but LMC, and other places carry everything else except the upper door. I called every place known to google for parts in the hot south to find another one, but they are already gone and have been for 20+ years.

So, I am taking the "leap" and having them made. I have been talking to a fiberglass production company and they have my door. They looked it over and stated it is do-able. The cost to me is about $500 each plus $1800 for the mold they have to make.

So here is the deal.... if you are interested in the upper door for the suburban made in NON RUSTABLE fiberglass, I will place an order for 10 (or more) if people are interested.

The cost will be $600 each since this will also pay for the mold but I still have to pay the other $800 out of my pocket for the mold. A 50% down will be needed to offset this cost and when they are done, the balance to be paid before delivery.

If you are interested, PLEASE let me know. I am a business owner and know it takes money to make something that doesn't exist.

Here is my contact information:

Steve Stabler
GBE Mandrel Bending Inc.
15600 SE For Mor Court
Suite B
Clackamas, Oregon 97015
503.344.4149
gbemandrel@gmail.com
www.gbemandrel.com

08-23-2018, 12:47 PM	#1
Mr62Buick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 7	Suburban Rear Lift Door Being Made! I am a proud owner of a 1972 Suburban with a now transplanted 502 700R4. It is Blue and White and is currently going under a slight restoration. The one thing I have a problem with is the steel lift door. It is so rotted out that I cannot repair it. It is so full of rust on the bottom that when I shut the door, rust falls out on the floor inside the truck. Even the slide locks on the side have been removed and someone before me welded on a bracket to install a gas charged lift rod as the other bolts are broken in the frame. SAD I have tried to find a replacement, but LMC, and other places carry everything else except the upper door. I called every place known to google for parts in the hot south to find another one, but they are already gone and have been for 20+ years. So, I am taking the "leap" and having them made. I have been talking to a fiberglass production company and they have my door. They looked it over and stated it is do-able. The cost to me is about $500 each plus $1800 for the mold they have to make. So here is the deal.... if you are interested in the upper door for the suburban made in NON RUSTABLE fiberglass, I will place an order for 10 (or more) if people are interested. The cost will be $600 each since this will also pay for the mold but I still have to pay the other $800 out of my pocket for the mold. A 50% down will be needed to offset this cost and when they are done, the balance to be paid before delivery. If you are interested, PLEASE let me know. I am a business owner and know it takes money to make something that doesn't exist. Here is my contact information: Steve Stabler GBE Mandrel Bending Inc. 15600 SE For Mor Court Suite B Clackamas, Oregon 97015 503.344.4149 gbemandrel@gmail.com www.gbemandrel.com Attached Images Last edited by Mr62Buick; 08-23-2018 at 12:49 PM. Reason: Bold in title