Show off your half doors!!
Oct 30, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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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.
Last edited by BigBluePile; Oct 30, 2013 at 07:51 PM.
Apr 17, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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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.
Apr 17, 2014 | 02:14 PM
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Sep 6, 2014 | 03:23 AM
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I first make the doors with painters tape to get a general idea of how much I was going to be removing. Then once you have your doors cut you can start to think about things like the latch, mock that up and get the door to work properly then close it all up.
I usually run 3 lbs and no flats!
Sep 16, 2014 | 05:53 AM
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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!
Last edited by rustED; Sep 16, 2014 at 05:57 AM.
Oct 9, 2014 | 05:02 PM
#39
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!
Last edited by rustED; Oct 9, 2014 at 05:06 PM.
Feb 24, 2015 | 12:45 PM
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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.
