Half Door project
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The latch release Is simple. The rod that normally released the latch was trimmed down and attached to the billet piece you see. Pressing down on it releases the door latch from the striker. It's spring loaded so it pops back up to the same position.
The billet "button" is actually a switch extension that is normally used for hydraulic/airbag switch boxes. I've built a few mini trucks and had a few laying around. They work out perfect and look cool as a door button.
The latch release Is simple. The rod that normally released the latch was trimmed down and attached to the billet piece you see. Pressing down on it releases the door latch from the striker. It's spring loaded so it pops back up to the same position.
The billet "button" is actually a switch extension that is normally used for hydraulic/airbag switch boxes. I've built a few mini trucks and had a few laying around. They work out perfect and look cool as a door button.
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Lookin good. I'll be doing the same thing soon, I just don't plan to try to make mine as pretty as yours. I also plan to cut a little differently.
I definitely plan to use the same latch idea that you used. I wonder if it'll work just as well on the back doors.
I plan to cut like so:
I definitely plan to use the same latch idea that you used. I wonder if it'll work just as well on the back doors.
I plan to cut like so:
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Wouldn't that kill the structural support?
Edit: wait, i notice you're a cool-cat with a roll cage, hahah
Edit: wait, i notice you're a cool-cat with a roll cage, hahah
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Thanks low range.
I'm not sure about the rear door working the same for the release. I have an extra set of rear doors but no latch to look at.
I worked on them a little more today and got them pretty damn smooth around the cut. I'm going to pull off the door trim and emblems later and totally smooth out everything in prep for primer.
I'm not sure about the rear door working the same for the release. I have an extra set of rear doors but no latch to look at.
I worked on them a little more today and got them pretty damn smooth around the cut. I'm going to pull off the door trim and emblems later and totally smooth out everything in prep for primer.
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Thanks low range.
I'm not sure about the rear door working the same for the release. I have an extra set of rear doors but no latch to look at.
I worked on them a little more today and got them pretty damn smooth around the cut. I'm going to pull off the door trim and emblems later and totally smooth out everything in prep for primer.
I'm not sure about the rear door working the same for the release. I have an extra set of rear doors but no latch to look at.
I worked on them a little more today and got them pretty damn smooth around the cut. I'm going to pull off the door trim and emblems later and totally smooth out everything in prep for primer.
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I normally pull all 4 doors off anytime this thing moves. The doors always stay at home and only go on to keep some of the weather out since I don't have a garage. Once I cut the doors in half I'll leave them on. No, modifying the doors does not effect the structural integrity. (Especially with the cage. )
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Did a test fit before if got completely done and ready for paint. I also cut the passenger side door. Got excited and went for a test drive around the neighborhood. They are perfect for me. Got me much more motivated to get them done.
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I don't know if they'd work or not. You can just grab some tape and mark out how ever you want. It's pretty much what I did.
The "new" top of the door is 1/4" higher than where the original arm rest was. It does look low but they worked out perfect.
The "new" top of the door is 1/4" higher than where the original arm rest was. It does look low but they worked out perfect.