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anima40000
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 Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:01 am Post subject: Suicide Doors write up |
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So i decided to install suicide doors in the 72 VW Standard I have. I am sure there must be a post but wanted to make it easier to find... here is the website I am following and what I have done on the driver door just to show how easy it can be.
http://www.kustomcoachwerks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=972&start=0
Also, I found these Hinges on Ebay for $100... There are cheaper options then just AutoLoc or Suicidedoors.com....
These are the hinges being used:
Tools so far:
Angle Grinder w/ Cutting Wheel
Vehicle Body Saw w/ (Specifically) Metal Cutting Blade
Screw Driver
Level
Pliers
Gloves
MiG Welder (This has not been Welded Yet
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cookrw
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Keep it up! Thanks!
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Zacharysayre
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anima40000
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| Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:41 am Post subject: AAAHHHHHHHH!!!! |
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| I was looking for this thread. i had seen this thread before but didn't remember where from.... Due to the fact that i needed to see where to place the braces in the quarter panel area... thanks! |
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anima40000
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| Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:44 am Post subject: BRACES |
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I noticed on this picture that your hinges were placed on the outside of the door jam area (then welded to he door). I just cut a square hole into the door jam area and fit the hinges in the square through the pillar. Love your thread though... |
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Zacharysayre
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| Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 6:54 am Post subject: |
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We cut the pillar and placed them in. That is why it looks like it does.
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anima40000
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igolo
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:37 am Post subject: |
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| Nice write up! It looks great! This a mod I'm definitely thinking about doing! |
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anima40000
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| If you need any help with this, ask me... it really is a two person job to line the doors up... i only have myself and it was a pain... and dont take the windows out until after your done to make sure they are functioning still after the hinges are in... this honestly will take time... also once the the first door is in, the second one is easier.... |
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