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blackdiesel 10-17-2009 04:21 PM

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I will send out the template for the brothers kit, unless you ask for the one that we made up. The one we made is a little bigger at the top, that mades it fit better at the top. You just have to cut the side of your door under the latch (as seen in the video) to get the exrta room. IMO that's the best way, but alittle more fab work. Dad & I have thought about getting an old door and tape it start to finish. I know I wish someone would have for me.

GRIMSS 10-18-2009 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel (Post 3573119)
I will send out the template for the brothers kit, unless you ask for the one that we made up. The one we made is a little bigger at the top, that mades it fit better at the top. You just have to cut the side of your door under the latch (as seen in the video) to get the exrta room. IMO that's the best way, but alittle more fab work. Dad & I have thought about getting an old door and tape it start to finish. I know I wish someone would have for me.

I've got a pair of doors that I would volunteer for the vid.:lol: I pm'e you and forgot I wanted your template not brothers. Thanks Jared

blackdiesel 10-18-2009 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GRIMSS (Post 3574358)
I've got a pair of doors that I would volunteer for the vid.:lol: I pm'e you and forgot I wanted your template not brothers. Thanks Jared

alright ill be sure to get it in the mail to you.

Let me guess, the doors you want to volunteer just so happen to be the ones that go in your truck? :lol::lol::lol:

GRIMSS 10-18-2009 03:10 PM

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:lol:I would like the doors back when done.:lol:

How long would it take to do a pair of doors start to finish? I could come down and help if interested.

blackdiesel 10-18-2009 04:08 PM

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power or manual?

GRIMSS 10-18-2009 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel (Post 3574527)
power or manual?

Manual for me.

blackdiesel 10-18-2009 06:51 PM

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I tell you what, you can come down and your wife can christmas shop in the malls at Branson. I can get all the stuff. It will take about 3 weeks to get the glass. We can do it in around 4 hours or less. Let me know, I have to send the pattern out on a wednesday. but theres no hurry, you pick the day.

GRIMSS 10-18-2009 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel (Post 3574738)
I tell you what, you can come down and your wife can christmas shop in the malls at Branson. I can get all the stuff. It will take about 3 weeks to get the glass. We can do it in around 4 hours or less. Let me know, I have to send the pattern out on a wednesday. but theres no hurry, you pick the day.

Sounds good to me. PM on it's way.

blackdiesel 10-18-2009 08:00 PM

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Ok folks, grimss and I are going to do this in 3-4 weeks. If you want to wait for the template until we make the video. I will send a copy of the dvd with it. If you think you've seen enough to get the job done. Shoot me a PM and I will get yours in the mail this week. brian

bensimmons_05 10-18-2009 10:38 PM

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You are providing a wonderful service to the world!!

I will be more than happy to pay for a dvd and template once you guys get it done.

blackdiesel 10-18-2009 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bensimmons_05 (Post 3575211)
You are providing a wonderful service to the world!!

I will be more than happy to pay for a dvd and template once you guys get it done.

well, not the whole world. Just the part that counts. lol

my67chevytruck 10-19-2009 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel (Post 3574854)
Ok folks, grimss and I are going to do this in 3-4 weeks. If you want to wait for the template until we make the video. I will send a copy of the dvd with it. If you think you've seen enough to get the job done. Shoot me a PM and I will get yours in the mail this week. brian

Sounds like a winner, i would like to see start to finish... Thanks for your time and sharing your tricks etc. :metal:

twcarman 10-19-2009 07:57 AM

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Count me in. I would like to do this to my truck.

renegade6 10-19-2009 10:17 PM

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I'm also interested.

KLINGER 10-26-2009 10:51 AM

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I got my templates thank you blackdiesel!! i'll be keeping my eye out for the install. :metal:

Sal's '55 Chevy 10-26-2009 05:59 PM

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I got the templates, Thanks Blackdiesel hopefully the weather doesn't get to bad in Texas to where i can work on my truck haha

KLINGER 10-26-2009 06:05 PM

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let us know what weatherstripping you guys are using as well and where we could get it. thanks. :metal:

Sal's '55 Chevy 11-07-2009 03:15 AM

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has anyone tryed to start the door without blackdiesel showing us how?

blackdiesel 11-07-2009 03:53 AM

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Grimss is coming over today in about 8 hours. we'll get the install filmed and burned on dvd's. along with whats needed for installation. stay tuned lol

Sal's '55 Chevy 11-07-2009 10:11 PM

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thats perfect whenever its done are you going to post a video or just dvd's? If your doing just dvd's you know my address send me one my way if you could man this is a great deal your doing for everyone.

blackdiesel 11-07-2009 10:25 PM

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If we (or someone) can put it on the web, somewhere that would be great. Every time I try I have to down side it so much and it takes so long to down load, it's not worth watching. We got it done earliey grimss took some pix also, he should be home before long. He might be to tierd to post tonight though.

Sal's '55 Chevy 11-07-2009 10:44 PM

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o okay well i wish i could man it would be something that would benefit everyone so im guessing it don't take long to do then just a little talent would get the job done.

GRIMSS 11-07-2009 11:13 PM

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Just made it home. 4hrs I'm beat. I'll see how my pics turned out later. Had a great time. The process is pretty easy once you see what has to be done.

blackdiesel 11-08-2009 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GRIMSS (Post 3607961)
Just made it home. 4hrs I'm beat. I'll see how my pics turned out later. Had a great time. The process is pretty easy once you see what has to be done.

whew, that was a long day for you then. ill work on the vid some tomorrow. and it is a fairly simple install indeed.

Grape Ap(ach)e 11-08-2009 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel (Post 3608109)
whew, that was a long day for you then. ill work on the vid some tomorrow. and it is a fairly simple install indeed.

Great work.

When cutting the area behind the latch, do you just cut a slot out to allow the track to push further towards the rear of the door?
Do you have to modify the latch at all?

You should start selling these kits, I would probably buy one. :chevy:


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