Project '86

[mrenj23]

looks real good. I put suicides on my 86 and let me tell ya it takes a lot to get the doors not to sag. Also, are you putting the latch on the door or the jam

[dv8customs]

Originally Posted by mrenj23

looks real good. I put suicides on my 86 and let me tell ya it takes a lot to get the doors not to sag. Also, are you putting the latch on the door or the jam

My intent was to put it in the door. The kit I bought came with the wrong size latches and I haven't gotten the correct ones back yet so I haven't really planned that part out yet. Do you happen to have any photos of the bracing you added? I still need to put some bracing in the door jamb on the cab so some of it is likely coming from there as well.

[mrenj23]

Here is the best pic i have. I think that the door could prob. use a little more around the bottom hinge but oh well. I was just asking about the latch because if you plan on one piece windows you have to watch out for clearance on the front part of the door. There is only like 1/8th inch clearance. That's why I put my latch on the jam and the pin on the door.

[mrenj23]

sorry here is the pic

[dv8customs]

Thanks for the heads up but I am not going to swap to one piece windows. They look nice but are a little pricy.

[dv8customs]

Originally Posted by mrenj23

sorry here is the pic

How thick is the metal you braced the door with? I have used 16ga for all of mine so far. I know some have used 1/8" but that will be tricky to weld onto the thin door skin.

[sswitzke]

Nice looking truck, can't wait to see more pics.