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wagonhoe · 10-30-2008, 03:32 PM

one word: WOW

hgs_notes · 10-30-2008, 05:56 PM

This whole project is amazing. Each modification taken separately is very cool, but putting it all together in one project is indescribable.

One question, did you plan on modifying the front doors with the same hinges so you could open both sides wide? Add a couple ramps on either side and perform stunts by driving your little clown car through it.

ERASER5 · 10-31-2008, 12:30 AM

Now THAT'S funny!

Frizzle Fry · 10-31-2008, 01:48 AM

Thanks C10addict and wagonhoe.

hgs: You just made my to-do list a little longer

Just playing with paint, I'm not sure that I really like this look (rear handle placement). I might have to see if it grows on me or just leave it in the stock location and put a pull on the front of the B-Pillar:

mosesburb · 10-31-2008, 02:04 AM

What about a door latch in the jamb like the oe 4dr extra cabs have?? You could get rid of the handle all together that way, but I'm not sure that is what you are after.

I like the looks of the handles together.

Frizzle Fry · 10-31-2008, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesburb

What about a door latch in the jamb like the oe 4dr extra cabs have??

That's exactly what I'm thinking. But I actually like the look of the rear handle where it is factory. The continental placement might win in the end though. More decisions...

hotrodhomi · 10-31-2008, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Thanks C10addict and wagonhoe.

hgs: You just made my to-do list a little longer

Just playing with paint, I'm not sure that I really like this look (rear handle placement). I might have to see if it grows on me or just leave it in the stock location and put a pull on the front of the B-Pillar:

I like the door handle placement in this pic.

tdave00 · 10-31-2008, 05:12 AM

I say put it in the stock location. You'll trip people out trying to open those rear doors. I think this is a cool mod, but what made you decide to do this? Function or the "cool factor"?

56fleetside · 10-31-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Thanks C10addict and wagonhoe.

hgs: You just made my to-do list a little longer

Just playing with paint, I'm not sure that I really like this look (rear handle placement). I might have to see if it grows on me or just leave it in the stock location and put a pull on the front of the B-Pillar:

Try some pt cruiser handles placed like a lincoln.....the pt's have a factory look but are slicker and i really dig the look of the 2 handles meeting up plus it shows you have suicide doors even in pics or goin down road with them closed......but in the end its your baby and no matter what its SIC bro

LOW DOUGH · 10-31-2008, 09:38 AM

Bad Ace

LOW DOUGH · 10-31-2008, 09:39 AM

Handles next to each other IMO

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-31-2008, 09:55 AM

Not to Hijack, but a 4dr Porsche would be awesome

67ChevyRedneck · 10-31-2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Just playing with paint, I'm not sure that I really like this look (rear handle placement). I might have to see if it grows on me or just leave it in the stock location and put a pull on the front of the B-Pillar:

I LIKE it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdave00

I say put it in the stock location. You'll trip people out trying to open those rear doors. I think this is a cool mod, but what made you decide to do this? Function or the "cool factor"?

I don't think that would work well, you'd have a difficult time opening the rear door from the outside.

Rokcrln · 10-31-2008, 10:09 AM

Mike I like the look of the opposing handles as well. Use the stock handles for that "Concept Vehicle" look you have already got going. Clean functional with a touch of stock is always a winning combination. Using different vehicle handles or shaving them off will Date the build in a way but stock UN-stock will always be timeless! Going with the Lincoln look will make people say "I have seen that some were before" and confuse them even more

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Ackattack · 10-31-2008, 10:29 AM

I vote for the stock handles as pictured.

VA72C10 · 10-31-2008, 10:37 AM

I agree with the consensus that the stock handles shown opposed as you have them are a nice subtle approach to your awesome modifications. Which seems to be the overall theme for the entire build.

NONHOG · 10-31-2008, 01:09 PM

Your call but that pic. looks great ! Lincoln style is cool ! Kinda has that overseas look to it like it came from "down under" or something ?

AZ68SUB · 10-31-2008, 01:14 PM

I think it looks perfect just like that!

toomanytoyz · 10-31-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Mike I like the look of the opposing handles as well. Use the stock handles for that "Concept Vehicle" look you have already got going. Clean functional with a touch of stock is always a winning combination. Using different vehicle handles or shaving them off will Date the build in a way but stock UN-stock will always be timeless! Going with the Lincoln look will make people say "I have seen that some were before" and confuse them even more

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I Agree with Kevin on this...........

Rick

XXL · 10-31-2008, 10:35 PM

'My 2 cents' alert...

So long as you're keeping the roof rack, the door handles have to stay on the doors... so no shaving. If you're sticking with the stock look completely, then you should only have a stock-type handle on the passenger rear door, but you CAN'T leave the handles at the rear of the door. That just looks (and operates) goofy for a suicide door. So... assuming my original assertion, one visible handle on the driver's side door, and the passenger doors get "Lincoln'd."

/that is all.

woodwright · 11-01-2008, 01:44 AM

Maybe this has been brought up before, but have you thought about chopping it? Just a little. I think it looks really cool like it is, But maybe an inch or two to proportion it a little. I would love to build one of these for a family rig. Looks awesome

Frizzle Fry · 11-01-2008, 05:57 AM

Yes I'm keeping the trim, rack, and stock handles (I like the PT Cruiser handles, but not for this build). I'll most likely go with Lincoln style placement of stock handles on both sides which was my initial instinct. Thanks for all the suggestions/comments guys.

Frizzle Fry · 11-01-2008, 07:17 AM

More pics:

Rolled it forward enough to open the front door fully

Rust repair will be done in conjunction with this mod...

A little out of focus... It took a lot to get the door on straight. In fact I had to replace the front cab mounts to get the three floor braces back in line. Here the B-Pillar is actually bolted back down in the factory holes to allow me to line up the door and hinge box.

You can see that the panels are just tacked in place enough to get them lined up for locating the hinge

Hinge box tacked in

No swingin door yet. The thing still won't clear for the 180 swing. So I'll have to do that exercise over again and move the hinge box closer to the outer skin to try to get it to clear...

Rokcrln · 11-01-2008, 03:24 PM

Looks great Mike! I agree with you on needing to move the pivot point of the hinge out as far as you possible can go. All typical hinge pivot's are normally out just in side the door skin so as far out as you can get it the better according to the little voice in my head

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 11-01-2008, 05:56 PM

Well, The pivot point is already as far out as it can go without moving the hinge down. The hinge can't be moved down anymore because of the tub (see pics). So it's a very tight spot for this set-up. The only thing I have left to play with is getting the door side closer to the outside. I only need about a 1/4".

It's currently shimmed out 1/8" from this location and just touches the skin:

Can't move down any further:

Worst case scenario if i can't use the full "180*" it's not the end of the world.

10-30-2008, 03:32 PM	#1001
wagonhoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, Is there anywhere else? Posts: 125	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project one word: WOW __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban, 396cid, Turbo 400, 9" F***, Disk brakes all around 1968 C10 Suburban, 350cid, 700R4, bent frame 1968 C20 Suburban, no motor, trans or interior (SOLD!) 1953 Packard Ambulance 1992 Caprice wagon

10-30-2008, 05:56 PM	#1002
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project This whole project is amazing. Each modification taken separately is very cool, but putting it all together in one project is indescribable. One question, did you plan on modifying the front doors with the same hinges so you could open both sides wide? Add a couple ramps on either side and perform stunts by driving your little clown car through it. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 10-30-2008 at 05:57 PM.

10-31-2008, 12:30 AM	#1003
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Now THAT'S funny! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

10-31-2008, 01:48 AM	#1004
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks C10addict and wagonhoe. hgs: You just made my to-do list a little longer Just playing with paint, I'm not sure that I really like this look (rear handle placement). I might have to see if it grows on me or just leave it in the stock location and put a pull on the front of the B-Pillar: Attached Images

10-31-2008, 02:04 AM	#1005
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project What about a door latch in the jamb like the oe 4dr extra cabs have?? You could get rid of the handle all together that way, but I'm not sure that is what you are after. I like the looks of the handles together. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

10-31-2008, 05:12 AM	#1008
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I say put it in the stock location. You'll trip people out trying to open those rear doors. I think this is a cool mod, but what made you decide to do this? Function or the "cool factor"? __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

10-31-2008, 09:38 AM	#1010
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Bad Ace

10-31-2008, 09:39 AM	#1011
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Handles next to each other IMO Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 10-31-2008 at 09:39 AM.

10-31-2008, 09:55 AM	#1012
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Not to Hijack, but a 4dr Porsche would be awesome __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-31-2008, 10:09 AM	#1014
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Mike I like the look of the opposing handles as well. Use the stock handles for that "Concept Vehicle" look you have already got going. Clean functional with a touch of stock is always a winning combination. Using different vehicle handles or shaving them off will Date the build in a way but stock UN-stock will always be timeless! Going with the Lincoln look will make people say "I have seen that some were before" and confuse them even more Kevin LFD Inc.

10-31-2008, 10:29 AM	#1015
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I vote for the stock handles as pictured. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

10-31-2008, 10:37 AM	#1016
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I agree with the consensus that the stock handles shown opposed as you have them are a nice subtle approach to your awesome modifications. Which seems to be the overall theme for the entire build. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-31-2008, 01:09 PM	#1017
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,457	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Your call but that pic. looks great ! Lincoln style is cool ! Kinda has that overseas look to it like it came from "down under" or something ? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

10-31-2008, 01:14 PM	#1018
AZ68SUB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lake Havasu, AZ Posts: 21	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I think it looks perfect just like that! __________________ '68 Suburban 396/400

10-31-2008, 10:35 PM	#1020
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project 'My 2 cents' alert... So long as you're keeping the roof rack, the door handles have to stay on the doors... so no shaving. If you're sticking with the stock look completely, then you should only have a stock-type handle on the passenger rear door, but you CAN'T leave the handles at the rear of the door. That just looks (and operates) goofy for a suicide door. So... assuming my original assertion, one visible handle on the driver's side door, and the passenger doors get "Lincoln'd." /that is all. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter



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11-01-2008, 01:44 AM	#1021
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Maybe this has been brought up before, but have you thought about chopping it? Just a little. I think it looks really cool like it is, But maybe an inch or two to proportion it a little. I would love to build one of these for a family rig. Looks awesome

11-01-2008, 05:57 AM	#1022
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Yes I'm keeping the trim, rack, and stock handles (I like the PT Cruiser handles, but not for this build). I'll most likely go with Lincoln style placement of stock handles on both sides which was my initial instinct. Thanks for all the suggestions/comments guys.

11-01-2008, 07:17 AM	#1023
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project More pics: Rolled it forward enough to open the front door fully Rust repair will be done in conjunction with this mod... A little out of focus... It took a lot to get the door on straight. In fact I had to replace the front cab mounts to get the three floor braces back in line. Here the B-Pillar is actually bolted back down in the factory holes to allow me to line up the door and hinge box. You can see that the panels are just tacked in place enough to get them lined up for locating the hinge Hinge box tacked in No swingin door yet. The thing still won't clear for the 180 swing. So I'll have to do that exercise over again and move the hinge box closer to the outer skin to try to get it to clear...

11-01-2008, 03:24 PM	#1024
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Looks great Mike! I agree with you on needing to move the pivot point of the hinge out as far as you possible can go. All typical hinge pivot's are normally out just in side the door skin so as far out as you can get it the better according to the little voice in my head Kevin LFD Inc.

11-01-2008, 05:56 PM	#1025
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Well, The pivot point is already as far out as it can go without moving the hinge down. The hinge can't be moved down anymore because of the tub (see pics). So it's a very tight spot for this set-up. The only thing I have left to play with is getting the door side closer to the outside. I only need about a 1/4". It's currently shimmed out 1/8" from this location and just touches the skin: Can't move down any further: Worst case scenario if i can't use the full "180*" it's not the end of the world.

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