Suicide doors...? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**scotts62** · 05-26-2008, 04:02 AM

Has anyone made or done suicide doors on 60's model trucks? preferrably on 60-63 with rap around windows.. If anyone has some pics of theirs that they did, or have a pics or something that would be cool. Ive been tossing it up, not quite there yet but ya know just thinking about it..

Thanks, Scott

jonzcustomshop · 05-28-2008, 04:01 PM

btt
any info?
anyone?
(there might be alot of discussion on this on the 67-72 part of this board...)

PrerunnerRob · 05-28-2008, 04:13 PM

I'll be doing it soon, as far as I can tell it should work.
LOWRIDE has them on his '65

badriand · 05-28-2008, 04:43 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=suicide+doors

newagecustom · 05-28-2008, 09:15 PM

Wow thats crazy. the 66 burb in that other thread is my old truck. It wasn't really that hard to do the suicide on it. I also worked on Barbee's 63 too.

**scotts62** · 05-29-2008, 12:27 AM

Hey thanks badriand, that helps, im looking into doing that to my 62 but not sure yet. have seen people make their own hinges but not sure and havn't seen enough pics to feel confident about building them

jonzcustomshop · 05-29-2008, 04:16 PM

rocrln posted these shots in robs crewcab build thread, he said that they were early 2 door wagoneers. said 4 door ones don't open as far.
should be the same principal for our trucks.

**scotts62** · 05-30-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

rocrln posted these shots in robs crewcab build thread, he said that they were early 2 door wagoneers. said 4 door ones don't open as far.
should be the same principal for our trucks.

Ya thats cool, thats what i was looking for was some pics of it in progress. Any ideas on what and whos kits are good or not..? iv heard get what you pay for and believe that too but i have seen kits from 2 to 700 and i would figure they have same concept..

Thanks, Scott

Grunion · 06-01-2008, 05:29 PM

here is a 63 I did
http://grunionfabrication.com/Gallery/album64

**scotts62** · 06-01-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Grunion

here is a 63 I did
http://grunionfabrication.com/Gallery/album64

Man thats awsome! Very nice truck!

Do you have any progress pics as you went?

Did you buy hinges or make them?

suicide 63 · 06-02-2008, 04:27 AM

heres the start of mine.Sorry for the crappy cell pics.heres the kit
http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=272608

joe231 · 06-02-2008, 08:35 AM

wow, that kit is hella affordable!!! how do you like it so far?

suicide 63 · 06-02-2008, 03:11 PM

heres a video link of my daughter opening and closing the drivers door after i finished it.

YouTube - 1963 c-10 suicide door

suicide 63 · 06-02-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1961chevy

hey suicide 63 can you get a closer image on where and how you mounted your hinges. Started mine and cant get the door to open up all the way, the door comes in contact with the cab.

I will today

suicide 63 · 06-02-2008, 04:54 PM

I like it alot seems real durable ,has replacable bushings,plenty of adjustment.When i get done we will see how they hold up.i also got the shaved door kit for cheap from there to.good place for custom parts cheap i joined as a member and saved a lot on all the stuff i have bought.

**scotts62** · 06-02-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by suicide 63

heres the start of mine.Sorry for the crappy cell pics.heres the kit
http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=272608

Oh ya thats cool! thanks for the reply. Ya let me know how they hold up

suicide 63 · 06-02-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1961chevy

hey suicide 63 can you get a closer image on where and how you mounted your hinges. Started mine and cant get the door to open up all the way, the door comes in contact with the cab.

heres a few pics of location

**scotts62** · 06-02-2008, 10:27 PM

Hey suicide 63, good pics of cab hinges. did you have to make brackets or something in the door? do you have some pics of that?

suicide 63 · 06-02-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62

Hey suicide 63, good pics of cab hinges. did you have to make brackets or something in the door? do you have some pics of that?

The kit comes with a hinge pocket you brace and weld into place. I will take a couple pics tommorow.

1961chevy · 06-03-2008, 12:36 AM

hey suicide 63 can you get a closer image on where and how you mounted your hinges. Started mine and cant get the door to open up all the way, the door comes in contact with the cab.

Aviat0r · 06-03-2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

heres the start of mine.Sorry for the crappy cell pics.heres the kit
http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=272608

They sell marshmellows under "other crap" I wonder if they're fresh?

http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=262372

**scotts62** · 12-10-2008, 05:21 PM

Hey suicide 63 any updates of the doors for the truck?

Anyone else have any pics they can post up?

suicide 63 · 12-10-2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62

Hey suicide 63 any updates of the doors for the truck?

Anyone else have any pics they can post up?

No this project has been put on the back burner for my 91 crewcab swb build.
Then i am going get my wifes 72 monte ready for paint for the spring.
If there is any particular pics you need just let mee know.

**scotts62** · 12-10-2008, 07:02 PM

Thats cool, yeah you better take care of the wifes ride

Maybe some pics of the jams where you have the hinges mounted at sometime if you dont mind.

tiggamonsta · 12-12-2008, 09:18 AM

I was looking at this hinge for my 64. I like the 180 degree swing.

http://www.gtfactory.jp/180.htm

05-26-2008, 04:02 AM	#1
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Suicide doors...? Has anyone made or done suicide doors on 60's model trucks? preferrably on 60-63 with rap around windows.. If anyone has some pics of theirs that they did, or have a pics or something that would be cool. Ive been tossing it up, not quite there yet but ya know just thinking about it.. Thanks, Scott __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-28-2008, 04:01 PM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Suicide doors...? btt any info? anyone? (there might be alot of discussion on this on the 67-72 part of this board...)

05-28-2008, 04:13 PM	#3
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Suicide doors...? I'll be doing it soon, as far as I can tell it should work. LOWRIDE has them on his '65

05-28-2008, 04:43 PM	#4
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: Suicide doors...? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=suicide+doors

05-28-2008, 09:15 PM	#5
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Suicide doors...? Wow thats crazy. the 66 burb in that other thread is my old truck. It wasn't really that hard to do the suicide on it. I also worked on Barbee's 63 too.

05-29-2008, 12:27 AM	#6
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Suicide doors...? Hey thanks badriand, that helps, im looking into doing that to my 62 but not sure yet. have seen people make their own hinges but not sure and havn't seen enough pics to feel confident about building them __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by scotts62; 05-29-2008 at 12:28 AM.

05-29-2008, 04:16 PM	#7
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Suicide doors...? rocrln posted these shots in robs crewcab build thread, he said that they were early 2 door wagoneers. said 4 door ones don't open as far. should be the same principal for our trucks. Attached Images

06-01-2008, 05:29 PM	#9
Grunion Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 92	Re: Suicide doors...? here is a 63 I did http://grunionfabrication.com/Gallery/album64

06-02-2008, 04:27 AM	#11
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: Suicide doors...? heres the start of mine.Sorry for the crappy cell pics.heres the kit http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=272608 Last edited by suicide 63; 02-27-2010 at 06:10 PM.

06-02-2008, 08:35 AM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Suicide doors...? wow, that kit is hella affordable!!! how do you like it so far? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-02-2008, 04:54 PM	#15
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: Suicide doors...? I like it alot seems real durable ,has replacable bushings,plenty of adjustment.When i get done we will see how they hold up.i also got the shaved door kit for cheap from there to.good place for custom parts cheap i joined as a member and saved a lot on all the stuff i have bought.

06-02-2008, 10:27 PM	#18
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Suicide doors...? Hey suicide 63, good pics of cab hinges. did you have to make brackets or something in the door? do you have some pics of that? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-03-2008, 12:36 AM	#20
1961chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: strathmore california Posts: 17	Re: Suicide doors...? hey suicide 63 can you get a closer image on where and how you mounted your hinges. Started mine and cant get the door to open up all the way, the door comes in contact with the cab.

12-10-2008, 05:21 PM	#22
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Suicide doors...? Hey suicide 63 any updates of the doors for the truck? Anyone else have any pics they can post up? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-10-2008, 07:02 PM	#24
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Suicide doors...? Thats cool, yeah you better take care of the wifes ride Maybe some pics of the jams where you have the hinges mounted at sometime if you dont mind. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62



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12-12-2008, 09:18 AM	#25
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: Suicide doors...? I was looking at this hinge for my 64. I like the 180 degree swing. http://www.gtfactory.jp/180.htm

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