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chev72 · 02-09-2004, 07:55 PM

hey all!! I have a 68 burban. Well I'm looking into taking the 3rd door behind the passenger, turning that into a suicide door. Does anyone know how i could start this project as far as cutting anything or what??? HELP??? Let me know??

Dan72cst · 02-09-2004, 11:56 PM

Hey Michelle,
I don't know that I can help you much, but I have see websites that do it on mini trucks and other vehicles. I would imagine its somewhat the same process. I don't frequent any of those sites because its not my thing, but you should be able to come up with something on a search for mini trucks.

smokekiki · 02-10-2004, 10:04 AM

Ask this question over on the body and paint board.There are a couple of guys that have done suicide doors.Was not a very easy job!

98L150 · 02-10-2004, 04:35 PM

A friend of mine in Tennessee use Rocky Hinge Co. hinges on all the suicide door projects they do. He has good luck with their products.

website: http://www.rockyhinge.com/

Good luck

Jeff

bagged91 · 02-10-2004, 09:29 PM

Jeff, would that be Josh @ Wicked?????

I know that Grant Kustoms just did a chopped sub, don't know if they suicided any doors but it may help to call Bob up...

98L150 · 02-11-2004, 12:13 AM

bagged91,

No, it is Eric Arrington and Matt Long of Kustomwerks in Union City, TN. The mot recesnt major show vehicle they finished is the GMC Envoy that they built an entire chassis that lays rockers with a stock floor with 20's and 22's for SEMA show 2002.

Jeff

bagged91 · 02-12-2004, 09:44 AM

That's a sweet ride...

Yeah, Josh did a guy Manuel Ramos' Nissan Frontier Ext Cab from my club. I believe it's featured in this months MiniTruckin'. He also built the crewcab frontier for Kevin(i believe he is in ES). Both are stockfloored... Hopefully I will have paint & rims on my 91' by the spring

Back to the topic:
Chev72, have you considered using the hinges from the drivers door? I personally haven't checked it out yet to see if it will work on our subs or not bu I know some guy's have luck doing it that way on other vehicles... It's a BIG project but will be sweet if you can get it done.

cojnit · 02-12-2004, 02:58 PM

I have had some quotes to do this exact thing, and they have been quite expensive, especially if you go to someone that is know for suicides. We are talking like $3-5K bam there goes paint!

crazy4chevs · 02-16-2004, 09:55 PM

post some update pics!

CG · 02-23-2004, 10:37 PM

there is a site called ***************** one of the board members posted it awhile back

K5KRAZIE · 02-24-2004, 08:42 PM

Don't know where your at in Wa. but theres a guy in the Redmond area that could help, also theres a shop in Snohomish. PM me and I'll dig up the #s. The dude in Redmond was going to build me a crew cab from a sub.

eminentbass · 02-29-2004, 11:12 PM

hey
if you want to make suicide doors you have to remove the hinges to start. then it gets difficult. you have to cut the door latch and surrounding metal out of your door give it a half twist and and reinstall it on the front of the door. you have to be careful you weld it back in straight and level or your door will bind. then you can put the hinges on the back and re-do the connections inside the door.(door handle locks ect) and thats the basics of it.

02-09-2004, 07:55 PM	#1
chev72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: seattle area Posts: 5	HELP!!! Suicide project!!! hey all!! I have a 68 burban. Well I'm looking into taking the 3rd door behind the passenger, turning that into a suicide door. Does anyone know how i could start this project as far as cutting anything or what??? HELP??? Let me know??

02-09-2004, 11:56 PM	#2
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	Hey Michelle, I don't know that I can help you much, but I have see websites that do it on mini trucks and other vehicles. I would imagine its somewhat the same process. I don't frequent any of those sites because its not my thing, but you should be able to come up with something on a search for mini trucks. __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

02-10-2004, 10:04 AM	#3
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Ask this question over on the body and paint board.There are a couple of guys that have done suicide doors.Was not a very easy job! __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-10-2004, 04:35 PM	#4
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	suicide hinges A friend of mine in Tennessee use Rocky Hinge Co. hinges on all the suicide door projects they do. He has good luck with their products. website: http://www.rockyhinge.com/ Good luck Jeff __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

02-10-2004, 09:29 PM	#5
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Jeff, would that be Josh @ Wicked????? I know that Grant Kustoms just did a chopped sub, don't know if they suicided any doors but it may help to call Bob up... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-11-2004, 12:13 AM	#6
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	bagged91, No, it is Eric Arrington and Matt Long of Kustomwerks in Union City, TN. The mot recesnt major show vehicle they finished is the GMC Envoy that they built an entire chassis that lays rockers with a stock floor with 20's and 22's for SEMA show 2002. Jeff Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

02-12-2004, 09:44 AM	#7
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	That's a sweet ride... Yeah, Josh did a guy Manuel Ramos' Nissan Frontier Ext Cab from my club. I believe it's featured in this months MiniTruckin'. He also built the crewcab frontier for Kevin(i believe he is in ES). Both are stockfloored... Hopefully I will have paint & rims on my 91' by the spring Back to the topic: Chev72, have you considered using the hinges from the drivers door? I personally haven't checked it out yet to see if it will work on our subs or not bu I know some guy's have luck doing it that way on other vehicles... It's a BIG project but will be sweet if you can get it done. __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-12-2004, 02:58 PM	#8
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	I have had some quotes to do this exact thing, and they have been quite expensive, especially if you go to someone that is know for suicides. We are talking like $3-5K bam there goes paint! __________________ Got "the Midas Touch!"

02-16-2004, 09:55 PM	#9
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	post some update pics! __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

02-23-2004, 10:37 PM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,036	there is a site called *************** one of the board members posted it awhile back __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …**

02-24-2004, 08:42 PM	#11
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	Don't know where your at in Wa. but theres a guy in the Redmond area that could help, also theres a shop in Snohomish. PM me and I'll dig up the #s. The dude in Redmond was going to build me a crew cab from a sub. __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

02-29-2004, 11:12 PM	#12
eminentbass Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: saskatoon saskatchewan Canada Posts: 38	hey if you want to make suicide doors you have to remove the hinges to start. then it gets difficult. you have to cut the door latch and surrounding metal out of your door give it a half twist and and reinstall it on the front of the door. you have to be careful you weld it back in straight and level or your door will bind. then you can put the hinges on the back and re-do the connections inside the door.(door handle locks ect) and thats the basics of it. __________________ 68 gmc 70 chev



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