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Old 10-07-2012, 10:30 PM   #141
pickup67man
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Re: Project Family Hauler

Ok I bit the bullet and started to cut out all my welds. I had to cut the "hinge box" out of the suburban and tilt it. Then I had to cut the door apart to adjust that side an equal amount. I was able to move the top hinge in 1/2" and forward 3/8". This changes the pivot angle of the hinges.

Before Pic.


After Pic.


I think it looks better.

Here is what the "hinge box" looks like in the suburban.


This is the door side of the Ford hinges.


Lots of welds on the door. Looked a lot better before I cut the door apart.


The "hinge box" is actually part of the cab of the Ford. I have it welded to the floor below and next to the lower hinge, just above the lower hinge where the suburban floor meets the body and at the top right below the window. Then there is a 2" square tube that runs up to the header. No flex, which is good since the door hangs from it.


Looks better. I plan to have the doors open at shows so it will be easy to see if they are off.


Now to finish the jamb. Cut lots of holes for the hinges and now need to make it look good.
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2005 K2500 Duramax (hauls the junk home)
1967 Chev C10 (hauls a$$)
1970 Suburban (Yukon XL 4 door)
1968 GMC 3/4 ton (sheetmetal only, chassis gone)
2005 Malibu (wife's car, still a Chevy)


Project Family Hauler

New Home for Chevys (Moved in and working)
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