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Tri5Nerd · 04-14-2007, 11:02 PM

Tell me what you guys think, It still needs more sanding. For a none welder I think I'm doing pretty good with my cheap MIG, air grinder and some Rage gold. The doors are not hung yet so the spacing looks like it's off.

tiggerstoy · 04-15-2007, 08:57 AM

looking good,carefull of shrinkage....whens it ready for the final prime?

chevyrestoguy · 04-15-2007, 10:16 AM

Was that mod easier or harder than you initially expected? It works well on the 55-59 trucks.
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Tri5Nerd · 04-15-2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tiggerstoy

looking good,carefull of shrinkage....whens it ready for the final prime?

That's the first coat of HB primer. I think I have another 2 coats to get it to to final coat before sealing.

Tri5Nerd · 04-15-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Was that mod easier or harder than you initially expected? It works well on the 55-59 trucks.

It was easier than expected, the hard part is tacking the part on the door.

Thought about shaving the handles too but am not sure if I should or not.

entourageguy · 04-16-2007, 07:26 PM

That looks good. I had to look at your pics then pull up some pics of my truck to realize what you had changed. Thats the way it should be. Little changes that make you think.

Brian ..

Tri5Nerd · 04-16-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

That looks good. I had to look at your pics then pull up some pics of my truck to realize what you had changed. Thats the way it should be. Little changes that make you think.

Brian ..

Thanks,

So I was moving the truck over to the area for priming with the jack and the passenger door fell off and right on a piece of 4x4 block, F#@&! Now I need to get this big dent out of the damn door.

Damn, damn!

entourageguy · 04-17-2007, 08:15 AM

oopps!!!!

Brian ...

sevt_chevelle · 04-17-2007, 10:31 AM

Am not a 55-59 guy so what did you do?

tiggerstoy · 04-17-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

It was easier than expected, the hard part is tacking the part on the door.

Thought about shaving the handles too but am not sure if I should or not.

i just orderd my shaved door handle kit, and now my welder is dead....go figger...lol

Tri5Nerd · 04-17-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sevt_chevelle

Am not a 55-59 guy so what did you do?

The top corner of the 55-59 doors are square, I made the corners round. It's good that most people don't recognise the the mod.

Take a look at the door corner on this picture then compare to the other.

Tri5Nerd · 04-17-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggerstoy

i just orderd my shaved door handle kit, and now my welder is dead....go figger...lol

Where did you order the kit from cause I was thinking about doing that also.
Sometimes when you need a speific tool they just seem to stop functioning which sucks.

Frizzle Fry · 04-17-2007, 02:50 PM

I love rounded corners like that. I did it on my 61. Actually, I did 3 door corners on each door, but not the corner you rounded (doesn't work for that body). The lower rear corner looks good rounded IMO and would probably work on 55-59 too. Nice subtle little mod.

tiggerstoy · 04-17-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Where did you order the kit from cause I was thinking about doing that also.
Sometimes when you need a speific tool they just seem to stop functioning which sucks.

i got mine from a local hot rod shop in town....i'll find out the product name and # and post it for you.

MrSinister · 04-18-2007, 01:02 AM

Looks great, I've been thinkin' of do that also. It fits these trucks well.

tiggerstoy · 04-18-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Where did you order the kit from cause I was thinking about doing that also.
Sometimes when you need a speific tool they just seem to stop functioning which sucks.

well...they still havent arived but the brand name is "AUTO LOK"

tiggerstoy · 04-18-2007, 12:35 PM

hope this helps

CAL 58 GMC · 04-21-2007, 11:25 AM

That really turned out nice! I've never seen that be for. Nice job!

Daniel U · 04-21-2007, 12:03 PM

The before and after pic is good for those of us who aren't tri 5. Sweet looking mod. I like the subtle ones! Good work.

Tri5Nerd · 04-21-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggerstoy

hope this helps

Let me know how they work when you install them

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

That really turned out nice! I've never seen that be for. Nice job!

I've seen this done many times, I like it because it's not a obvious mod, should I shave the door handles?

CAL 58 GMC · 04-21-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

I've seen this done many times, I like it because it's not a obvious mod, should I shave the door handles?

If you do shave them make sure to use bear claw latches.

04-14-2007, 11:02 PM	#1
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Had a few hours - Door mod Tell me what you guys think, It still needs more sanding. For a none welder I think I'm doing pretty good with my cheap MIG, air grinder and some Rage gold. The doors are not hung yet so the spacing looks like it's off. Attached Images

04-15-2007, 08:57 AM	#2
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: Had a few hours - Door mod looking good,carefull of shrinkage....whens it ready for the final prime?

04-15-2007, 10:16 AM	#3
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Had a few hours - Door mod Was that mod easier or harder than you initially expected? It works well on the 55-59 trucks. ________ Bmw 803 Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 11:08 AM.

04-16-2007, 07:26 PM	#6
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Had a few hours - Door mod That looks good. I had to look at your pics then pull up some pics of my truck to realize what you had changed. Thats the way it should be. Little changes that make you think. Brian .. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

04-17-2007, 08:15 AM	#8
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Had a few hours - Door mod oopps!!!! Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

04-17-2007, 10:31 AM	#9
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04-17-2007, 02:50 PM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Had a few hours - Door mod I love rounded corners like that. I did it on my 61. Actually, I did 3 door corners on each door, but not the corner you rounded (doesn't work for that body). The lower rear corner looks good rounded IMO and would probably work on 55-59 too. Nice subtle little mod.

04-18-2007, 01:02 AM	#15
MrSinister Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Everett Wa Posts: 70	Re: Had a few hours - Door mod Looks great, I've been thinkin' of do that also. It fits these trucks well. __________________ '56 Big window 350/700r4 9" rear w/disc

04-18-2007, 12:35 PM	#17
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: Had a few hours - Door mod hope this helps Attached Images

04-21-2007, 11:25 AM	#18
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Had a few hours - Door mod That really turned out nice! I've never seen that be for. Nice job! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

04-21-2007, 12:03 PM	#19
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Had a few hours - Door mod The before and after pic is good for those of us who aren't tri 5. Sweet looking mod. I like the subtle ones! Good work. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe



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