Show off your half doors!!
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Hey Robb, got the thickest stuff I could find here on the island. Bought it at Ace Hardware and then bought some 3/4" closed cell foam tape. Didn't sew anything together thought I'd try this prototype out. Works fairly well. I was hoping that the foam would be taller than the snaps but didn't really work out. Next time I may cut out the snap spots. Still cost almost nothing to put together.
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I would assume they are using a chunk of exhaust pipe. That's what I figured I would use when I get around to making mine.
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Once I get an extra set of doors I will be making a set of halfs. I think they're perfect for trail runs and beach days! Even though I very rarely go to the beach... lol
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[QUOTE=stereoguy;52221132]My 1/2 doors
I used the metal to make inserts like a jeep has
That's a really good idea, I've seen people make fabric uppers that snap on, but re-using the metal that you cut out of the door to make the inserts, that's genius!
I used the metal to make inserts like a jeep has
That's a really good idea, I've seen people make fabric uppers that snap on, but re-using the metal that you cut out of the door to make the inserts, that's genius!
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I found some old pics on photobucket of some 1/2 doors I did on my old 1st gen a few years back.
^^^used aluminum diamond plate from an old toolbox for the inner door panels and armrest. The toolbox latches opened the doors. Now I need to get some built for my 4runner before next summer!
^^^used aluminum diamond plate from an old toolbox for the inner door panels and armrest. The toolbox latches opened the doors. Now I need to get some built for my 4runner before next summer!
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Hi guys, I was asked about these in my build thread, I figured I should post them here...
I made these last spring.
My goal was to retain the functions of the original doors. Locking/unlocking/opening from inside and out. I also wanted a soft door and wanted to do something different from the buttons. So I used a #10 coil zipper and sewed a piece if piping to one side and made a channel around the door for it to ride in. then used 30 ga. clear vinyl and cordura for the door.
Ive never sewn a stitch in my life and after I got a quote for $600 and 8 to 10 weeks from a local canvas shop, I found a 1942 singer 201 for 60$ on CL, and figured it out.
The soft door rolls down and stores inside the door under a hinged door.
They don't rattle and surprisingly, they don't flap at highway speed.
I made these last spring.
My goal was to retain the functions of the original doors. Locking/unlocking/opening from inside and out. I also wanted a soft door and wanted to do something different from the buttons. So I used a #10 coil zipper and sewed a piece if piping to one side and made a channel around the door for it to ride in. then used 30 ga. clear vinyl and cordura for the door.
Ive never sewn a stitch in my life and after I got a quote for $600 and 8 to 10 weeks from a local canvas shop, I found a 1942 singer 201 for 60$ on CL, and figured it out.
The soft door rolls down and stores inside the door under a hinged door.
They don't rattle and surprisingly, they don't flap at highway speed.