Shaving doors, using Poppers Need advice!

OKCR2G · Post by **OKCR2G** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:32 pm

Ok this is the first time I will be trying this on this big of a door. Has anyone tried to put poppers on the sweptsides? Is there a particular size that works well or do I just go for the 50/ 60/ 70 LB class rather than the 45Lb class system?

Any help would be appreciated !!

Post by **oneowner71** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 4:20 pm

My first thought is that the doors are fairly light, until you start adding power windows, locks, etc. Unfortunately, I've got no experience with the poppers on these trucks, though someone on here ought to be able to quote the weight of a standard door, and you can add your extras from there.

steven · Post by **steven** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 4:25 pm

To me, the doors are friggin heavy!!!

If no one responds by tonight, I'll weigh one if I remeber when I'm outside.

slick · Post by **slick** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:14 pm

another factor you might want to consider is if you are using the factory latches or using a bearclaw set-up...the bearclaws are built to be used with solenoids, so you might want to look into that...I haven't done it yet, but I'm going to run some bearclaw latches on mine.

OKCR2G · Post by **OKCR2G** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:28 pm

slick wrote:another factor you might want to consider is if you are using the factory latches or using a bearclaw set-up...the bearclaws are built to be used with solenoids, so you might want to look into that...I haven't done it yet, but I'm going to run some bearclaw latches on mine.

Do you have an online site that gives some specs?

Thanks

R2

OKCR2G · Post by **OKCR2G** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:31 pm

steven wrote:To me, the doors are friggin heavy!!!

If no one responds by tonight, I'll weigh one if I remeber when I'm outside.

Thanks, the actual weight of the door is not the issue it is the force it takes to open it from the closed position and offset the latching mechanism. I do not have a way to measure that currently. I was hoping that some one had done it. I did a set of doors on a 48 Dodge pu. But they were nothing like this......

steven · Post by **steven** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:55 pm

Oh, I see, duh, I dont know what I was thinking. It cant be much if everything is in good working order.

OKCR2G · Post by **OKCR2G** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 8:22 pm

steven wrote:Oh, I see, duh, I don't know what I was thinking. It cant be much if everything is in good working order.

I just checked the doors and they are pretty easy to move, the latch is another story, I will have to clean and dry lube them and try it again. I have not looked yet but assume a pin and bushing kit is probably available. I have some small ball bearings that may fit if I hog it out and seat them. That is if I have to. But I appreciate the input and effort. The more I look at this truck the more I think it is a no brainer..

Thanks again

R2

tom-adc · Post by **tom-adc** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:42 am

Rick if you can do a 48 these should be a snap.
Hold about taking some progress pic's as you go be nice to hold a "How Too" posted

440SCOUT · Post by **440SCOUT** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:12 am

slick wrote:another factor you might want to consider is if you are using the factory latches or using a bearclaw set-up...the bearclaws are built to be used with solenoids, so you might want to look into that...I haven't done it yet, but I'm going to run some bearclaw latches on mine.

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME PICTURES OF THIS WHEN YOU DO CONVERT TO THE BEARCLAW ... IT SEEMS THOSE OLD ROTARY LATCHES ARE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE TRUCKS, IVE FOUND SEVERAL OLD DODGES WITH WIRE OR BUNGEE CORDS HOLDING THE DOORS SHUT ... I WAS GOING TO DO A SOLENOID TYPE SETUP ON MY A-100.. SO IF YOU DID IT AND I COULD JUST SEE WHAT YOU DID IT WOULD TAKE ALL THE BURDEN

OFF OF ME FIGURING IT OUT ...I LIKE THAT....

OKCR2G · Post by **OKCR2G** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:55 pm

For right now I think the current hinges are adequate. Time and testing will tell. But if I douse them I will post the results.

slick · Post by **slick** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:56 am

http://suicidedoors.com/SuicideDoorBearJawLatches.php

http://suicidedoors.com/SuicideDoorLatc ... allKit.php

http://suicidedoors.com/DoorPoppersAuto ... perKit.php

MOPAT · Post by **MOPAT** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:21 am

Hey Slick...
Thanks for posting the sites.
I'm not really planning to go that route..BUT itis interesting to see what is out there.
Did your Dad or his friends ever express any interest in that '48 P/U I'm wanting to sell?
Pat

slick · Post by **slick** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 5:17 pm

no...he's maxed out on projects..

OKCR2G · Post by **OKCR2G** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:19 am

slick wrote:http://suicidedoors.com/SuicideDoorBearJawLatches.php

http://suicidedoors.com/SuicideDoorLatc ... allKit.php

http://suicidedoors.com/DoorPoppersAuto ... perKit.php

Those latches are something I have not seen before, lots better than the spring loaded popers. I will take a hard look at those and take it under consideration. The cost is reasonable and will work well with what I have so far.

Now I get into the funding, lots to purchse on this project yet, so it may put it back a ways in the process. This takes backseat to the stud welder and puller. That is one tool I will have to have next.

Thanks for the info, it will help.

R2

OKCR2G · Post by **OKCR2G** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:20 am

tom-adc wrote:Rick if you can do a 48 these should be a snap.
Hold about taking some progress pic's as you go be nice to hold a "How Too" posted

Question about your truck, is that a glass front bumper?

R2

tom-adc · Post by **tom-adc** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:03 pm

OKCR2G wrote:
tom-adc wrote:Rick if you can do a 48 these should be a snap.
Hold about taking some progress pic's as you go be nice to hold a "How Too" posted
Question about your truck, is that a glass front bumper?

R2

No its just a rattle can spray job on an old Air Force bumper..

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