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Smooth68 · 10-19-2003, 10:51 AM

D@mn sweet NSANE!!! Course you make alot of mods look easy

NSANE68!!! · 10-20-2003, 10:56 AM

I will finish the bracing on the door and cab tonight.
On the next door I will see if I can document with pics and write up a how too.

landon4421 · 10-20-2003, 12:05 PM

Not my cup of tea, but they look great, I like the way they look open.

Keep up the good work !

**Yukon Jack** · 10-20-2003, 12:15 PM

Wow!

biglou55 · 10-20-2003, 12:54 PM

I wait with much anticipation for show and tell. what will you use for latching mechanism. i will visit my local junkyards this weekend. your way looks much easier cheaper and faster . keep us all posted with many many pic,s and measuments.

Suicide-D · 10-20-2003, 01:44 PM

here's an example of the bracing I found... he used 56 belair hinges... pretty similar

NSANE68!!! · 10-20-2003, 01:49 PM

Yeah they are similar, but they kick out a little. Does that door open parallel? This is a pic of the hinges I used they resemble a ?

NSANE68!!! · 10-20-2003, 01:50 PM

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jcab · 10-20-2003, 02:00 PM

Looks awesome.

I would love to see the 'how to' if you write one. Have you decided on how you are going to do the door handles? or are you going to be shaving the handles? or...?

Excellent job!

NSANE68!!! · 10-20-2003, 02:04 PM

They were shaved the first week I owned the truck.

I don't need no stinking handles.:p

Chevy_68 · 10-21-2003, 12:07 AM

nice i was planning on useing 56 truck hinges also but i think i dig thsat little kick out. nice job nsane keep up the bad @$$ work. and keep us posted on the build up.

NSANE68!!! · 10-21-2003, 01:34 PM

Here is some pics of the re-enforcing I did to the B pillar to support the door. The horizontal bars not only help with support but will also hold the cover board. I will cover a kick panel type board in material then attach covering all the hinges, and supports.

NSANE68!!! · 10-21-2003, 01:34 PM

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NSANE68!!! · 10-21-2003, 01:35 PM

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NSANE68!!! · 10-21-2003, 01:36 PM

And 1 final pic of how far the door opens.

Suicide-D · 10-21-2003, 02:10 PM

D@mn it, now I gotta get back to work on mine....Looks real good Nsane. Did you use any plate on the backside of the jamb?

Suicide-D · 10-21-2003, 02:12 PM

The more I look at it.... the plate doesn't look neccessary, not with that much bracing to the back of the cab. I may copy you on that.

NSANE68!!! · 10-21-2003, 02:50 PM

I did'nt think of plating the back, that would have made it bullet proof. This is pretty stout though, after I braced it and swung it there was no flexing at all.

sneakysnake · 10-21-2003, 02:54 PM

Nice job, cuts down on high speed door openings. lol

NSANE68!!! · 10-21-2003, 11:44 PM

Yeah no more kickin the door open to spit tabacco.

Might get away from me

LOL

brad2 · 10-22-2003, 12:27 AM

Now thats a quite a swing on the door. Don't know that I have ever seen a door open that far. Looking good!

guitarornothin · 11-08-2003, 05:09 PM

NICE

Suicide-D · 11-14-2003, 07:44 PM

I sent you a pm, but got no answer... so I'll ask ya here.What did you do to brace the inner door skin? Mine was flexing and I welded a piece of 3/8" x 1 1/2 flat bar between the hinges but I don't like it (and will be redoing it this weekend). I also added a piece of sheet below the bottom hinge. My channels are longer than yours... you may not of had any door flex??

NSANE68!!! · 11-14-2003, 08:02 PM

Sorry have'nt checked my pm's in a while.
I'm on the same page as you are. I added the bar where you did, and the one I labeled #1. I still have a little flex so I think I will add the bar labeled #2. Sorry can't be much more help. Been side tracked trying to buy a new house and stuff, so have'nt really touched the truck.

slogo · 11-28-2003, 02:32 PM

Nice work NSANE just wondering if you have made any more progress on the truck. i was just wondering what latch and lock setup you where going to use? btw i stole your hinge setup idea hope you don't press charges "LOL"

10-19-2003, 10:51 AM	#26
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	D@mn sweet NSANE!!! Course you make alot of mods look easy __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

10-20-2003, 10:56 AM	#27
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	I will finish the bracing on the door and cab tonight. On the next door I will see if I can document with pics and write up a how too. __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-20-2003, 12:05 PM	#28
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Not my cup of tea, but they look great, I like the way they look open. Keep up the good work ! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

10-20-2003, 12:15 PM	#29
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10-20-2003, 12:54 PM	#30
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	I wait with much anticipation for show and tell. what will you use for latching mechanism. i will visit my local junkyards this weekend. your way looks much easier cheaper and faster . keep us all posted with many many pic,s and measuments. __________________ Certifiably crazy person

10-20-2003, 01:44 PM	#31
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	here's an example of the bracing I found... he used 56 belair hinges... pretty similar Attached Images

10-20-2003, 01:49 PM	#32
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Yeah they are similar, but they kick out a little. Does that door open parallel? This is a pic of the hinges I used they resemble a ? Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-20-2003, 01:50 PM	#33
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	2 Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-20-2003, 02:00 PM	#34
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Looks awesome. I would love to see the 'how to' if you write one. Have you decided on how you are going to do the door handles? or are you going to be shaving the handles? or...? Excellent job! __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

10-20-2003, 02:04 PM	#35
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	They were shaved the first week I owned the truck. I don't need no stinking handles.:p __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-21-2003, 12:07 AM	#36
Chevy_68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: PHX Az Posts: 155	nice i was planning on useing 56 truck hinges also but i think i dig thsat little kick out. nice job nsane keep up the bad @$$ work. and keep us posted on the build up.

10-21-2003, 01:34 PM	#37
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Here is some pics of the re-enforcing I did to the B pillar to support the door. The horizontal bars not only help with support but will also hold the cover board. I will cover a kick panel type board in material then attach covering all the hinges, and supports. Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-21-2003, 01:35 PM	#39
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	3 Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-21-2003, 01:36 PM	#40
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	And 1 final pic of how far the door opens. Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-21-2003, 02:10 PM	#41
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	D@mn it, now I gotta get back to work on mine....Looks real good Nsane. Did you use any plate on the backside of the jamb? Attached Images



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10-21-2003, 02:12 PM	#42
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	The more I look at it.... the plate doesn't look neccessary, not with that much bracing to the back of the cab. I may copy you on that.

10-21-2003, 02:50 PM	#43
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	I did'nt think of plating the back, that would have made it bullet proof. This is pretty stout though, after I braced it and swung it there was no flexing at all. __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-21-2003, 02:54 PM	#44
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Nice job, cuts down on high speed door openings. lol

10-21-2003, 11:44 PM	#45
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Yeah no more kickin the door open to spit tabacco. Might get away from me LOL __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-22-2003, 12:27 AM	#46
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	Now thats a quite a swing on the door. Don't know that I have ever seen a door open that far. Looking good! __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

11-08-2003, 05:09 PM	#47
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11-14-2003, 07:44 PM	#48
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	door flex I sent you a pm, but got no answer... so I'll ask ya here.What did you do to brace the inner door skin? Mine was flexing and I welded a piece of 3/8" x 1 1/2 flat bar between the hinges but I don't like it (and will be redoing it this weekend). I also added a piece of sheet below the bottom hinge. My channels are longer than yours... you may not of had any door flex?? Attached Images

11-14-2003, 08:02 PM	#49
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Sorry have'nt checked my pm's in a while. I'm on the same page as you are. I added the bar where you did, and the one I labeled #1. I still have a little flex so I think I will add the bar labeled #2. Sorry can't be much more help. Been side tracked trying to buy a new house and stuff, so have'nt really touched the truck. Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

11-28-2003, 02:32 PM	#50
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 482	Nice work NSANE just wondering if you have made any more progress on the truck. i was just wondering what latch and lock setup you where going to use? btw i stole your hinge setup idea hope you don't press charges "LOL"

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