Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*

[Rokcrln]

Now in going back over your pics I really like how you reinforced the C pillar. Also your choice in re-using the B-post along with the fake door skin should give you great results. Again very impressive!

So for the right side are you going to graft on a truck jamb to the front of the 3dr door to get the same look as the left side? You know you really suck! I have bad enought A.D.D. with only my own thoughts and then you go and do this to me


Kevin
LFD Inc.

[XXL]

Those hinges looked purty until I saw your hand on one. That's when I realized they look purty.


Also, see that thing in the middle of this pic. This is the source of your grinder's mysterious energy. Disconnect it, hop in the car, and come my way, please. There is much work for that grinder here.

[abadsvt]

Hey Frizzle. I need to make a special trip up to oregon just to come check out that bad a$$ tahoe!!!! Love your work!!!! I agree with Rokcrln about how well you are planning stuff out!

Josh

[Palf70Step]

Great looking work!

[texanidiot25]

Oh no, he's getting lazy! Duct tape!

[ak's-r-us]

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[Hart_Rod]

Outstanding as usual............

[Rokcrln]

Hey Mike does that single hinge have link so it is double actuated? You know so as you close it the door will swing right back around and close like a standard door. The one's I was talking with you about did not have that upper link and they were a pain and if not done just right it would get real expensive on the paint. These look good, what is the weight rating on them?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Now in going back over your pics I really like how you reinforced the C pillar. Also your choice in re-using the B-post along with the fake door skin should give you great results. Again very impressive!

So for the right side are you going to graft on a truck jamb to the front of the 3dr door to get the same look as the left side? You know you really suck! I have bad enought A.D.D. with only my own thoughts and then you go and do this to me


Kevin
LFD Inc.

Ya I know I'm kinda cheating there with the B-Pillar: avoiding having to make one Yes you nailed it with the PS door jam matching the DS; it will. A.D.D. rocks

Originally Posted by XXL

Those hinges looked purty until I saw your hand on one. That's when I realized they look purty.

I made sure my nails didn't show in the pics strictly because you!

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Hey Frizzle. I need to make a special trip up to oregon just to come check out that bad a$$ tahoe!!!! Love your work!!!! I agree with Rokcrln about how well you are planning stuff out!

Josh

Thanks! Anytime

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Great looking work!

Thanks Palf!

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Oh no, he's getting lazy! Duct tape!

Who needs a welder when you've got duct tape?

Originally Posted by ak's-r-us

ya know i was just looking at those "giant" single hinges the other day thinkin they would be perfect for one of these

so it looks like its goin "postless"??? if so whats the plan for latching it?

Latches top and bottom of the "B-Pillar" (which is now part of the rear door). Then the front door latches conventionally. I am going to try to keep it all mechanical.

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Oustanding as usual............

Thank you Sir!

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Hey Mike does that single hinge have link so it is double actuated? You know so as you close it the door will swing right back around and close like a standard door. The one's I was talking with you about did not have that upper link and they were a pain and if not done just right it would get real expensive on the paint. These look good, what is the weight rating on them?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Yes they are double actuated so they can rotate 180 degrees. That linkage locks out the second hinge until the first reaches a certain point and it cams the linkage. Then the first hinge is locked and the second hinge is free. Opposite sitch in reverse. They are made by GT Factory.

There's video out there somewhere I can't seem to find at the moment, but they appear to work very smothly and close like conventional hinges (no added pushing on the hinged side required).
Here's what their site syas about them:

The New GT Factory 180° Door System, revolutionizing the industry with a design that is sure to fit most cars trucks and SUVs.
Its single hinge design is perfect for sedans which have a hump for the wheel well in the rear however strong enough to keep a heavy truck door in its place.

Industry leading technical support is what made customers rave about our Diablo Door System and we will provide the same outstanding customer service with our 180° door system.

50% weld-on/ 50% bolt-on universal application for all cars, trucks and SUV's
-Exclusive 180 degree patent pending dual stage left and right hinges with GTF logos
-10x the strength of traditional suicide hinges allowing use of one hinge per door (essential for sedans with the rear door located half way over the rear wheel)

-A huge swingarm designed to clear all unibody chassis vehicles (unlike the common hot rod style hinge kits only suitable for 2" thick doors)

-Stay put operation allows infinite opening angle up to 180 degrees

-pressed hinge pins on both stages with expanded one piece end caps

-Infinite angle adjustments for open and closed positions

-Locking mechanism to separate each hinge stage
- Nickel plated finish on all parts
-Heavy duty car side and door side housings for both hinges

-Alignment shims & grade 8.8 mounting hardware

-Four FMVSS approved two stage latches and four strikers

-Special high density packaging to support the heavy parts

-Step by step picture instructions on CD

-Lifetime warranty

-Industry leading technical support

[Hart_Rod]

Check this out:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311242

[nuke1]

That is some MAD skills you got there, everytime i look at your pages, there always seems to be a big hole. lol

[LeDevil]

Progress is looking good, I really cant wait to see this finished

[LOW DOUGH]

Lookin great

[67ChevyRedneck]

I was always hoping to see a 4th door on this... awesome, just awesome!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Hey mike great work as usual I am so glad I do not have burb,cause if I did i am sure id be outside choppin on it insead of tryin to type this out.

[wagonhoe]

You have got to be the most ambitious person I have ever seen. Personally, I think you only did this for the attention... lol (nice work as usual)

[1LoC10]

awesome job so far

[stenbrin]

somebody should build this. i would but my fab skills suck.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by stenbrin

somebody should build this.

that would be awesome! The world needs a 4x4 version

Thanks for all the good words guys. I've gone back and added comments between the pics.

[ak's-r-us]

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[hotrodhomi]

Originally Posted by stenbrin

somebody should build this. i would but my fab skills suck.

Why would you want to dig a ditch in your front yard?

[IvelDesigns]

wow man. there's no way i'd could even plan out something like this, let alone actually do it.

great work on this. I envision many more magazine spreads in your future....

[71blksuper4x4]

Frizzle, I have been watching every update you have made on this. I was wondering when you were going to get to the doors. Looking sharp, good luck with the progress. Trevor

[XXL]

Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

great work on this. I envision many more magazine spreads in your future....

You've seen him in lingerie too?

[IvelDesigns]

Originally Posted by XXL

You've seen him in lingerie too?

nope, i think it's just you that's seen him in lingerie