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72addict · 07-06-2006, 11:08 PM

Thought I'd try a rear suicide door on the '57 panel. Not close to being done, but I thought I'd show y'all. After I make the door frame fit the opening, I plan on using the quarter skin I plasma cut out as the new door skin, hopefully looking like something the factory might have done.

72addict · 07-06-2006, 11:13 PM

before pic

BOHICA · 07-07-2006, 02:45 AM

Looks pretty neat. Now that you bring that up, I'd like to see someone add a sliding door to one of those trucks.

Jebb1978 · 07-07-2006, 11:24 AM

That is a neat idea! Keep the pics coming, that will be cool to follow.

BrianJordan · 07-08-2006, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jebb1978

That is a neat idea! Keep the pics coming, that will be cool to follow.

Joe67 · 07-07-2006, 11:49 AM

Cool idea - keep us posted

Igotachevyor2 · 07-07-2006, 01:45 PM

Keep The Pics Coming Cant Wait To See The Finished Product

5Mike7 · 07-07-2006, 07:26 PM

I wonder how it would look with a door facing the same way? Just my opinion, but In my mind it would seem to look better.

CAL 58 GMC · 07-07-2006, 07:34 PM

Are you going with a one piece in the back door?

72addict · 07-07-2006, 11:25 PM

CAL I thought a regular clamshell would work for the back doors.

5mike7

I considered the rear door facing forward but that would make the "B" pillar about 6" wide to make room for the hinges. I did not think that would look as "factory" as the doors fitting tight together.

5Mike7 · 07-08-2006, 12:28 AM

Funny thing, something in my old feeeble mind seems to recall some 4-door 55-9's GMC or Chevys, used for the forest service or something, I know for sure Dodge and Ford had them...basically a 4-door pickup. Anyway, not exactly sure GMC/Chevy did it, but seem to recall some. Of course the doors didn't suicide, but all faced the same direction.

I'll be awaiting the look when it's all filled in...I know the prurists don't like to see a panel hacked up, but I always thought something needed to be added into all that space.

dwcsr · 07-08-2006, 01:24 AM

Where are the beer cans? Usually my ideas like that have 3 dozen beer cans laying around the truck.

looks good

72addict · 07-08-2006, 02:08 PM

No beer. just ran out of RIDALIN. LOL
The door window looks big when it is stretched to match the door size. I will probably make window fixed because there is not enough room for it to go up and down with the original (huge) door hinges. What do you guys think?

dwcsr · 07-08-2006, 03:27 PM

I like that. looks good with a big window.

So stop the ridilan and start 40 mg of prednisone and it will be done by next week.

Jebb1978 · 07-09-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

I like that. looks good with a big window.

Agreed on all counts, including the beer cans

CAL 58 GMC · 07-08-2006, 05:23 PM

Man that really looks good!

JAMESCHURCH13 · 07-08-2006, 05:39 PM

Nice look. With both doors open at say... I dunno a car show it will look killer. Peace.

5Mike7 · 07-09-2006, 11:12 AM

Alrighty Now!!

I see what's up, originally I didn't know you were going to mod the door as well.

Very nice look.

DennyB · 07-10-2006, 06:26 PM

Looks great, Keep us posted!

Igotachevyor2 · 07-10-2006, 07:50 PM

i like it are you gonna do the other side to match?

72addict · 07-10-2006, 09:19 PM

My ambition is running out for now.

The pass side has the gas filler door right where the suicide door should be. So it would take some extra fabbing to relocate the gas door also.

Igotachevyor2 · 07-10-2006, 09:27 PM

i understand im sure it is a lot of work to get to where you are...

Igotachevyor2 · 11-19-2006, 12:56 PM

has any progress been made?

72addict · 11-19-2006, 02:34 PM

I have been playing with the '58 cameo.

Igotachevyor2 · 11-19-2006, 05:43 PM

nuff said your forgiven

07-06-2006, 11:08 PM	#1
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Are 5 doors enough? Thought I'd try a rear suicide door on the '57 panel. Not close to being done, but I thought I'd show y'all. After I make the door frame fit the opening, I plan on using the quarter skin I plasma cut out as the new door skin, hopefully looking like something the factory might have done. Attached Images __________________ 1957 Cameo

07-06-2006, 11:13 PM	#2
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Re: Are 5 doors enough? before pic Attached Images __________________ 1957 Cameo

07-07-2006, 02:45 AM	#3
BOHICA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 274	Re: Are 5 doors enough? Looks pretty neat. Now that you bring that up, I'd like to see someone add a sliding door to one of those trucks.

07-07-2006, 11:24 AM	#4
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07-07-2006, 11:49 AM	#6
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07-07-2006, 01:45 PM	#7
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07-07-2006, 07:26 PM	#8
5Mike7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 283	Re: Are 5 doors enough? I wonder how it would look with a door facing the same way? Just my opinion, but In my mind it would seem to look better. Last edited by 5Mike7; 07-07-2006 at 07:26 PM.

07-07-2006, 07:34 PM	#9
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Are 5 doors enough? Are you going with a one piece in the back door? __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

07-07-2006, 11:25 PM	#10
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Re: Are 5 doors enough? CAL I thought a regular clamshell would work for the back doors. 5mike7 I considered the rear door facing forward but that would make the "B" pillar about 6" wide to make room for the hinges. I did not think that would look as "factory" as the doors fitting tight together. __________________ 1957 Cameo

07-08-2006, 12:28 AM	#11
5Mike7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 283	Re: Are 5 doors enough? Funny thing, something in my old feeeble mind seems to recall some 4-door 55-9's GMC or Chevys, used for the forest service or something, I know for sure Dodge and Ford had them...basically a 4-door pickup. Anyway, not exactly sure GMC/Chevy did it, but seem to recall some. Of course the doors didn't suicide, but all faced the same direction. I'll be awaiting the look when it's all filled in...I know the prurists don't like to see a panel hacked up, but I always thought something needed to be added into all that space.

07-08-2006, 01:24 AM	#12
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Are 5 doors enough? Where are the beer cans? Usually my ideas like that have 3 dozen beer cans laying around the truck. looks good

07-08-2006, 02:08 PM	#13
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Re: Are 5 doors enough? No beer. just ran out of RIDALIN. LOL The door window looks big when it is stretched to match the door size. I will probably make window fixed because there is not enough room for it to go up and down with the original (huge) door hinges. What do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ 1957 Cameo

07-08-2006, 03:27 PM	#14
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Are 5 doors enough? I like that. looks good with a big window. So stop the ridilan and start 40 mg of prednisone and it will be done by next week.

07-08-2006, 05:23 PM	#16
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Are 5 doors enough? Man that really looks good! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

07-08-2006, 05:39 PM	#17
JAMESCHURCH13 JamesChurch13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edwards AFB Sunny California Posts: 151	Re: Are 5 doors enough? Nice look. With both doors open at say... I dunno a car show it will look killer. Peace. __________________ *HG/FTW!!!* Current vehicle collection: 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleet Side, 327ci, TH350 (MD) 1987 Chevy Dually Quad Cab, 427ci, TH400 2008 Buell XB12SS, 1203cc 2006 YZ450F Wheelie Machine! 1997 Suzuki Bandit 600cc And the Wife has some cars I pay insurance on and use to transport the kids!(01' Grand Cherokee and 06' Pontiac Grand Prix)



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07-09-2006, 11:12 AM	#18
5Mike7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 283	Re: Are 5 doors enough? Alrighty Now!! I see what's up, originally I didn't know you were going to mod the door as well. Very nice look.

07-10-2006, 06:26 PM	#19
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07-10-2006, 07:50 PM	#20
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: Are 5 doors enough? i like it are you gonna do the other side to match? __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

07-10-2006, 09:19 PM	#21
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Re: Are 5 doors enough? My ambition is running out for now. The pass side has the gas filler door right where the suicide door should be. So it would take some extra fabbing to relocate the gas door also. __________________ 1957 Cameo

07-10-2006, 09:27 PM	#22
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: Are 5 doors enough? i understand im sure it is a lot of work to get to where you are... __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

11-19-2006, 12:56 PM	#23
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: Are 5 doors enough? has any progress been made? __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

11-19-2006, 02:34 PM	#24
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Re: Are 5 doors enough? I have been playing with the '58 cameo. __________________ 1957 Cameo

11-19-2006, 05:43 PM	#25
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