Clam Shell to Barn Door ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ChiefRocka** · 08-04-2016, 01:17 PM

Hey guys ...

I'm in the market for a late 90's suburban.

I never paid attention to the rear body, but can the rear gate/hatch be swapped out for barn doors 'easily' as in the early ones ??

b454rat · 08-04-2016, 08:09 PM

I don't think so. I had a 92 that had a tailgate, and kinda wanted the barn doors, but after looking at one, need to weld the hinges on the inside of the 1/4s by the tail light. Might be easy, but to me it didn't look like it lol....

Slow'nquiet81 · 08-05-2016, 08:15 AM

I happen to own 2 93 Burbs, one hatch and one barn door, there is no easy way to swap them at all. Find the style you prefer and buy that one. I personally prefer the hatch

68C15 · 08-06-2016, 07:40 AM

my Tahoe is side-by-side and I don't like it. It's always in the way when I look in mirror. I'd like to go the opposite way as you. I think the best would be like an Astro van, one on top and 2 on bottom

08-04-2016, 01:17 PM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,154	Clam Shell to Barn Door ?? Hey guys ... I'm in the market for a late 90's suburban. I never paid attention to the rear body, but can the rear gate/hatch be swapped out for barn doors 'easily' as in the early ones ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-04-2016, 08:09 PM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,485	Re: Clam Shell to Barn Door ?? I don't think so. I had a 92 that had a tailgate, and kinda wanted the barn doors, but after looking at one, need to weld the hinges on the inside of the 1/4s by the tail light. Might be easy, but to me it didn't look like it lol.... __________________ 2000 Chevy Tahoe Limited 3/5" drop 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon stock SAS 6"

08-05-2016, 08:15 AM	#3
Slow'nquiet81 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bedford VA Posts: 4	Re: Clam Shell to Barn Door ?? I happen to own 2 93 Burbs, one hatch and one barn door, there is no easy way to swap them at all. Find the style you prefer and buy that one. I personally prefer the hatch

08-06-2016, 07:40 AM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Clam Shell to Barn Door ?? my Tahoe is side-by-side and I don't like it. It's always in the way when I look in mirror. I'd like to go the opposite way as you. I think the best would be like an Astro van, one on top and 2 on bottom __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card



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