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The Suicide Doors

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Original B Pillar removed and then 

replaced with a B pillar from 

a 4 door sedan. 

LH pillar placed on the RH side and 

visa versa to get the hinges to work

 

Semaphore section removed and section

smoothed out 

 

b9.jpg (104390 bytes) Cabin back welded to replaced B pillar  
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To make the doors work I used about 60mm 

of the rear doors from a 4 door sedan, and most 

of the original doors from the Ute. Both sections were set up using the hinges, trimmed to fit then removed from the car and welded together

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The quarter vent window has been moved forward about 80mm to give a better profile to the door.

Electric windows have also been made to fit

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The front edge of the doors had the indents of the original hinges so cover plates were made and welded in.

The door catch has been set up with the lock mechanism in the A Pillar and just the locating pin in the door

7 door.JPG (105992 bytes) Door Handle removed and a section from a rear door welded into place
11 door.JPG (97577 bytes) A section of flat steel has been welded to the bottom of the door for a smooth look.

 

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Page 2 - Specifications

Page 3 - The Roof Chop

Page 4 - The Suicide doors

Page 5 - The Chassis

Page 6 - The Tray

Page 7 -  The Interior

Page 8 - The Engine bay