30 Second Door Removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vtblazer · 04-23-2007, 03:23 PM

Reworked the hinges so now the doors just lift off.

My tube doors will have the same attachment method, switching between doors will take no longer than a couple minutes now.

It's backed against the retaining wall 'cause that's my 'one man' way to remove the hard top.

bouncytruck · 04-23-2007, 03:39 PM

Cool. Can see pics of the modified latches?

**Yukon Jack** · 04-23-2007, 04:14 PM

Nice!!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-23-2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Cool. Can see pics of the modified latches?

krue · 04-23-2007, 10:15 PM

Sounds like we need a FAQ!

Big J · 04-23-2007, 10:41 PM

Yep, close up pics please....

vtblazer · 04-24-2007, 07:02 AM

Here ya go.

First two pics are of the drivers side A pillar, the top one needs to be shortened 1/2" to allow for the pin to slide in.
The bottom one can be left as is.

Pics 3/4 show the upper and lower hinge half that stays with the door.
Remove the bottom portion where the pin would slide through.

Pic 5 shows the removable pin that takes place of the original roll pin.
This pic is of the passengers side up top.

Works pretty well too.
Open door, pull pin, open door slightly further, lift up on door and presto, hernia.

One person 'can' do it but as most of you know, there's nothing light about blazer doors, best done with a helper.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-24-2007, 09:42 AM

Pics are always worth a 1,000 words - thanks!

RED72blazer · 04-24-2007, 07:54 PM

any slop?

vtblazer · 04-24-2007, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED72blazer

any slop?

Doesn't seem to be any different feeling than a full hinge.

I installed a new set of brass bushings while doing it, so I'm sure that helped.

vtblazer · 05-06-2007, 06:36 AM

As mentioned, the tube doors have the same attachment method.

Wheeled some with the tube doors on the other day and they work out nice.

Feels like there's protection without losing visibility.

Installed a set of rock rings while I was in the 'metal' mode.
(welder is out, grinder is out...etc)

gmcman7202 · 05-10-2007, 05:03 PM

Do you have a thread on the tube doors? i am just curious on how you got them to latch.

Burt4x4 · 05-10-2007, 05:42 PM

YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

bobshotrodblazer · 05-10-2007, 09:15 PM

What did you do with your green blazer?

johnnywagon · 05-11-2007, 02:18 PM

Neet!

**John Fabris** · 05-11-2007, 02:47 PM

Open door, pull pin, open door slightly further, lift up on door and presto, hernia.

Thanks, that made me laugh out loud...

**jaros44sr** · 05-11-2007, 05:59 PM

He's kinda busy, went wheelin' this week.....

abebummy26 · 05-14-2007, 02:52 PM

hey burt i was looking at your k5 in another thread it looks eerily familiar has a video of it been on tv? or I might just be crazy maybe which is a possibility

vtblazer · 05-14-2007, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobshotrodblazer

What did you do with your green blazer?

Still have it, just pulled it out of storage for the summer.

Thanks for remembering it.

Chevyman63 · 05-14-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Still have it, just pulled it out of storage for the summer.

Thanks for remembering it.

That is impossible to forget.

It's one of my favorites.
BTW, how was wheeling?

vtblazer · 05-14-2007, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

That is impossible to forget.

It's one of my favorites.
BTW, how was wheeling?

Oh...pretty good.

**jaros44sr** · 05-14-2007, 06:25 PM

I don't know, but that other rock face looked alot steeper. You could invent a meter to tell you the angle of incline. Hard to tell where your going when all you see is sky...

That does look pretty difficult, though.

vtblazer · 05-15-2007, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44

I don't know, but that other rock face looked alot steeper. You could invent a meter to tell you the angle of incline. Hard to tell where your going when all you see is sky...

That does look pretty difficult, though.

Pictures never show how steep anything is...

**Yukon Jack** · 05-15-2007, 10:55 AM

Looks incredibly steep to me!!! That would be 100% pucker factor for this flat land guy for sure!

vtblazer · 05-15-2007, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Looks incredibly steep to me!!! That would be 100% pucker factor for this flat land guy for sure!

Got a moe complete thread going here YJ.

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207467

04-23-2007, 03:23 PM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	30 Second Door Removal Reworked the hinges so now the doors just lift off. My tube doors will have the same attachment method, switching between doors will take no longer than a couple minutes now. It's backed against the retaining wall 'cause that's my 'one man' way to remove the hard top. Attached Images

04-23-2007, 03:39 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 30 Second Door Removal Cool. Can see pics of the modified latches? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-23-2007, 04:14 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 30 Second Door Removal Nice!!!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-23-2007, 10:15 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 30 Second Door Removal Sounds like we need a FAQ! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-23-2007, 10:41 PM	#6
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: 30 Second Door Removal Yep, close up pics please.... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

04-24-2007, 07:02 AM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: 30 Second Door Removal Here ya go. First two pics are of the drivers side A pillar, the top one needs to be shortened 1/2" to allow for the pin to slide in. The bottom one can be left as is. Pics 3/4 show the upper and lower hinge half that stays with the door. Remove the bottom portion where the pin would slide through. Pic 5 shows the removable pin that takes place of the original roll pin. This pic is of the passengers side up top. Works pretty well too. Open door, pull pin, open door slightly further, lift up on door and presto, hernia. One person 'can' do it but as most of you know, there's nothing light about blazer doors, best done with a helper. Attached Images

04-24-2007, 09:42 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 30 Second Door Removal Pics are always worth a 1,000 words - thanks! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-24-2007, 07:54 PM	#9
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: 30 Second Door Removal any slop? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

05-06-2007, 06:36 AM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: 30 Second Door Removal As mentioned, the tube doors have the same attachment method. Wheeled some with the tube doors on the other day and they work out nice. Feels like there's protection without losing visibility. Installed a set of rock rings while I was in the 'metal' mode. (welder is out, grinder is out...etc) Attached Images

05-10-2007, 05:03 PM	#12
gmcman7202 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wi Posts: 188	Re: 30 Second Door Removal Do you have a thread on the tube doors? i am just curious on how you got them to latch.

05-10-2007, 05:42 PM	#13
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 30 Second Door Removal YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-10-2007, 09:15 PM	#14
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: 30 Second Door Removal What did you do with your green blazer? __________________ Bob

05-11-2007, 02:18 PM	#15
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: 30 Second Door Removal Neet! __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

05-11-2007, 02:47 PM	#16
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: 30 Second Door Removal Open door, pull pin, open door slightly further, lift up on door and presto, hernia. Thanks, that made me laugh out loud... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 05-11-2007 at 02:48 PM.

05-11-2007, 05:59 PM	#17
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: 30 Second Door Removal He's kinda busy, went wheelin' this week..... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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05-14-2007, 02:52 PM	#18
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: 30 Second Door Removal hey burt i was looking at your k5 in another thread it looks eerily familiar has a video of it been on tv? or I might just be crazy maybe which is a possibility

05-14-2007, 06:25 PM	#22
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: 30 Second Door Removal I don't know, but that other rock face looked alot steeper. You could invent a meter to tell you the angle of incline. Hard to tell where your going when all you see is sky... That does look pretty difficult, though. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-14-2007 at 06:26 PM.

05-15-2007, 10:55 AM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 30 Second Door Removal Looks incredibly steep to me!!! That would be 100% pucker factor for this flat land guy for sure! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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