Half Door Tech

[Mudzuki]

Im about to start cutting up some doors that ive got lying around, and im wondering if anyone has any links to some half door tech?

Most people just say to follow the stock line, but it looks like it may cut the latching mechanism that keeps the door closed. If looking from the end of the door with the lock, the screw appears to be in line with the cut.

Cheers

Richard

[munecito]

Please let me know if you find something because I have two doors lying and want to do the same.

Will

[droopypete]

I simply cut off the window frames and riveted some aluminium mushroom moulding on the top, and removed the glass (broken) and the regulator
I could not see the benifit in following the line on the doors as the work/reward ratio was up the shit!
most of the time I have no doors, I save the half doors for mud in summer (see my avitar)

Peter.

[grimbo]

here are mine and as you can see the latch that connects the door to the car is still intact. To open the door I just push down on the latch lever at the door

[munecito]

Good. I like those.

Will

[droopypete]

Yeah Graham, I realy like the way you have used diferant sized fasteners at iregular spacing to secure that ill-fitting "burn your arm in summer" black rubber crap on the top
but it looks good on your car
Peter.

(Sorry mate I couldn't resist )

[grimbo]

Yeah Graham, I realy like the way you have used diferant sized fasteners at iregular spacing to secure that ill-fitting "burn your arm in summer" black rubber crap on the top
but it looks good on your car
Peter.

(Sorry mate I couldn't resist )

see there you go again assuming my car will be driven in summer

[Santos]

Could i see a pic of the entire zook with the doors

[droopypete]

see there you go again assuming my car will be driven in summer

I know how hot it gets in your tin shed Graham

we all know that you take the telly and VCR out to the shed and wack it on the bonnet, play someone elses 4x4 tapes and pretend it is you (all the time making Vroom Vroom noises)

for a man who has made 3384 posts, with his car running for only 175 of them, you are a sorry, pathetic excuse for a rock god
Peter.

[droopypete]

wack it on the bonnet,

He he he
Peter.

[grimbo]

Could i see a pic of the entire zook with the doors

yes

[droopypete]

Could i see a pic of the entire zook with the doors

it would be a very wide shot (or an old one)

the doors are at the back of the shed, the transfer case is on the bench next to the rear diff on top of the fuel tank beside the front left gaurd inside of the roll bar,
the wireing loom is hanging from the rafters with the brake lines, and the windscreen rubbers,
half the engine is at the machinist the other half is still at the wreckers as he hasn't even purchased it yet,
the tyres are in the trading post,
heck half the car is in his imagination
and the the dog uses one of the seats as a bed on the back porch!

but it will be regoed next week I promise

Peter.

[christover1]

Pete you are an evil man but are very, very funny

[droopypete]

Thank you Chris, I try.
Peter.

[grimbo]

but it will be regoed next week I promise

Peter.

here is a pic taken 2 minutes ago. 1 RWCed Suzuki Sierra all ready to book in to get registered

[grimbo]

Thank you Chris, I am trying.
Peter.

[droopypete]

don't rush me Graham, I am trying to think of something witty
Peter.

[bigsteve]

Sorry to get back on topic.

I used C chanel pop rivetted to the door, I cut it on similar lines to Sams TT zook.

If you use the search button there are about 3 threads on this however pics make them a little bit more confusing

[Santos]

big steve theres like a hundred threads on half doors how can if find yours?

[bigsteve]

big steve theres like a hundred threads on half doors how can if find yours?

search for a thread that I posted

Also if you use c channel as opposed to rubber you can stand on the dorr when its open of when the car is on its side

[munecito]

I found the threads but I can't see the pics in them

Will

[munecito]

BTW, What if I cut the hinges to make the doors easier to remove???

Does anyone here thinks there should be a problem with this and the REGO / Insurance???

Will

[bigsteve]

BTW, What if I cut the hinges to make the doors easier to remove???

Does anyone here thinks there should be a problem with this and the REGO / Insurance???

Will

I think its easier (and looks cleaner) if you just unscrew them.

[PK]

Does anyone have any full doors (with windows) they want to get rid of/sell? My son's Drover has the half doors, and we'd be keen on getting full doors.

[droopypete]

Also if you use c channel as opposed to rubber you can stand on the dorr when its open of when the car is on its side

How do you know this Steve
Peter.

[JrZook]

Does anyone know how illigal it is to drive round with no doors on in QLD? Jeeps and mokes do it.

[lay80n]

Only driven on road once without doors, and got hassled by cops. Was lucky though and the cop just sent me home (only round the block from my house). Thats in Newcastle though (NSW)
Layto....

[Mudzuki]

Bigsteve, from the pic it appears that you cut about 10mm above the crease on the door skin, is this correct?

Like the idea of c channel as it covers up the dodgy grinding work

[greg]

I can't believe Pete hasn't already said this:

"Stop being soft and undo the four screws that hold the doors on and leave them in the garage".



(Quick - run and hide before anyone realises you've logged on).

(oh, and mrg - i'm still waiting on those half doors )

[Whitey]

Does anyone have any full doors (with windows) they want to get rid of/sell? My son's Drover has the half doors, and we'd be keen on getting full doors.

I think I might be able to get my hands on another full set of doors, I'm not sure exactly sure weather they are in good enough condition to be used for what you want them for, but I'll find out on the weekend. If not I'll put them up on the 4 sale section..

As for driving in QLD with out doors, I think you need to have harnesses to do this, not the normal sash type seat belt. I'll ask a copper mate to find out for sure.