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Old 08-25-2012, 09:43 PM
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Just started um today, didn't get to far lol got distracted. But here's the pics of what I got done! Doors were off a rolled 01 20$ a piece.
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Old 08-26-2012, 02:40 PM
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What I accomplished this morning
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Old 08-26-2012, 03:01 PM
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looks like a good start. im not sure i would have paid money for damaged doors though. they must be hard to find in your area.
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I always like watching these builds but I really never see the point in half doors. Maybe it's because I'm 6'3" but the window opening on the doors is where my arm would need to be anyway.
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i always thought half door were so you could hang out the side to see where your going off road.
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i always thought half door were so you could hang out the side to see where your going off road.
At that point you've already removed your doors so...
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Old 08-26-2012, 05:27 PM
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They're hard to find 97-01 around here. The only reason he charged me though is cus I needed the handles
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Plus I love fabricating, so half doors sounded like a fun build
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At that point you've already removed your doors so...
Yes, but that half door gives you the ability to still hang out of the vehicle for better visibility, while also still retaining some protection for you and rigidity to the vehicle.
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Yes, but that half door gives you the ability to still hang out of the vehicle for better visibility, while also still retaining some protection for you and rigidity to the vehicle.
For the billionth time the doors are not structural. I guess the protection isn't a bad idea but it seems easier to just fab up some tube doors.
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Tubing cost more than the doors I got tho
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For the billionth time the doors are not structural. I guess the protection isn't a bad idea but it seems easier to just fab up some tube doors.
And how did you come to that assumption? Didn't say the doors were vital to keep the jeep from twisting like a pretzel, but they do help some.
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Hey, it beats paying $100+ for doors out here! Plus he gets the style he enjoys... I guess its a win win for T-bus.
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Hey, it beats paying $100+ for doors out here! Plus he gets the style he enjoys... I guess its a win win for T-bus.
Thanks! Lol
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looks like a good start...interested in how you'll do the inside of the door
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