3094 For Sale: 2 door handles, slightly used

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   Here's one of the pair...any bids????

Just kidding. So I got a pair of doors from 1lo620 (Thanks man) And I decided to get rid of those pesky handles...

and fill in some of those unsightly holes... 

So I picked up a donor door (Thanks again 1lo620, hope using my hoist is as much fun as this was:) and marked it for death.

Made sure the filler peice fit and started tackin away (note to self...welding with no helmet sux)

Filled in a few more holes...

Did a little grinding

and because I suck at body work as much as the doors were not straight to begin with, I added a little bondo here and there...

Finished up sanding and got to work on getting the doors to open. I cut down the stock linkage and made it work with the origional key tumbler.

Much better

Then I got to painting. I like the fumes the best... 

Laid a little flat black down

I used gloss black on the interior and the window frame...cause I like black 

Fit the doors up on my truck

Then I re-installed the glass, seals and trim and put on my new mirror...

mmmmm...all smooth like...

Here's how I get in now... I'll be picking up a door popper kit with all the trimings when I have some $, but for now this is the only way in 

No more lockin those doors

and just because it is, I added a new sticker

All in all I really dig my new doors. Gonna get a couple of copies of the key made just in case as it would be really easy to lock them in now. I'll keep one in my wallet for sure. Once I get the selenoids and stuff I will get rid of the key completely. 

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]2eDeYe Expert Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 1116	Topic: For Sale: 2 door handles, slightly used Posted: 16 October 2005 at 9:45pm
	Here's one of the pair...any bids???? Just kidding. So I got a pair of doors from 1lo620 (Thanks man) And I decided to get rid of those pesky handles... and fill in some of those unsightly holes... So I picked up a donor door (Thanks again 1lo620, hope using my hoist is as much fun as this was:) and marked it for death. Made sure the filler peice fit and started tackin away (note to self...welding with no helmet sux) Filled in a few more holes... Did a little grinding and because I suck at body work as much as the doors were not straight to begin with, I added a little bondo here and there... Finished up sanding and got to work on getting the doors to open. I cut down the stock linkage and made it work with the origional key tumbler. Much better Then I got to painting. I like the fumes the best... Laid a little flat black down I used gloss black on the interior and the window frame...cause I like black Fit the doors up on my truck Then I re-installed the glass, seals and trim and put on my new mirror... mmmmm...all smooth like... Here's how I get in now... I'll be picking up a door popper kit with all the trimings when I have some $, but for now this is the only way in No more lockin those doors and just because it is, I added a new sticker All in all I really dig my new doors. Gonna get a couple of copies of the key made just in case as it would be really easy to lock them in now. I'll keep one in my wallet for sure. Once I get the selenoids and stuff I will get rid of the key completely.
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layinga521 Enthusiast Joined: 12 June 2003 Location: United States Posts: 611	Posted: 17 October 2005 at 2:00am
	VERY NICE! I hope my door handle shave comes out as good as yours did! My filler panels should be here soon, YAAAY!

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Bleach Guru Joined: 04 December 2002 Location: United States Posts: 4806	Posted: 17 October 2005 at 9:34am
	Looks very nice. Did Ryan help at all? (or get in the way)
	Ratsun.net
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pac. coast 521 Expert Joined: 17 November 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1427	Posted: 17 October 2005 at 10:26am
	Right on! The 620's look so good with shaved handles. Your bodywork looks good too.
	My 1965 L 320 {all original} 69 L 521 w/KA swap 94 Hardbody [custom] 74 620 project
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]2eDeYe Expert Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 1116	Posted: 17 October 2005 at 12:40pm
	Thanks guys, it was a pretty cool process. I really like the end result, but I can't wait to do away with the key completely... Actually Ryan supplied the flat black, spent time playing with his truck (his colored leds behind the grill are so cute) and huffed paint fumes
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Ryan in Seattle Expert Joined: 08 December 2002 Location: United States Posts: 2701	Posted: 17 October 2005 at 9:44pm
	and thanks to you for the free paint fumes, and black boogers.
	1973 620 "Prerunner" L20B,A87,5spd.Lynx,40dcoe, header,cammed & bored. zx oil pump,starter,headbolts & water pump/pulley.
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]2eDeYe Expert Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 1116	Posted: 17 October 2005 at 11:03pm
	No problem...anytime man
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1Lo620 Enthusiast Joined: 03 July 2005 Location: United States Posts: 217	Posted: 27 October 2005 at 4:22pm
	Nice doors, where did you get them? and I cant believe your going to profit off the door handles after I gave you 3 doors....man I dont know about that, i think you need to do some welding for me....lol
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Ryan in Seattle Expert Joined: 08 December 2002 Location: United States Posts: 2701	Posted: 28 October 2005 at 12:55am
	one low................
	1973 620 "Prerunner" L20B,A87,5spd.Lynx,40dcoe, header,cammed & bored. zx oil pump,starter,headbolts & water pump/pulley.
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BADPENNY Enthusiast Joined: 17 February 2005 Location: United States Posts: 406	Posted: 28 October 2005 at 9:12am
	Nice! Blacks one of my faves also. Particularly like how you offset the fumes with that Fat Tire!!
	77Westy,427Cobra,FenderAxe, 77KingCabDeluxe620,89Wrangler,00BMWZ32.3
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earwig Enthusiast Joined: 09 December 2002 Location: United States Posts: 857	Posted: 28 October 2005 at 11:23am
	stupid Ryan, i just shot Mountain Dew out my nose when i read your "black booger" post.
	red'76,620regularcab,longbed L20B,Supertrap,3"shackle4"body 31X10.5X15 chrome pathfinder rims,2tube front,1tube rear bumper,720 5speed&transfercase,Blaster coil,Pertronics ingitor dizzy,WeberDGV,K&N
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Ryan in Seattle Expert Joined: 08 December 2002 Location: United States Posts: 2701	Posted: 28 October 2005 at 4:15pm
	again, thanks all the way from Idaho.
	1973 620 "Prerunner" L20B,A87,5spd.Lynx,40dcoe, header,cammed & bored. zx oil pump,starter,headbolts & water pump/pulley.
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]2eDeYe Expert Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 1116	Posted: 29 October 2005 at 11:57am
	*Originally posted by BADPENNY* Nice! Blacks one of my faves also. Particularly like how you offset the fumes with that Fat Tire!! I have Fat Tire boxes full of parts all over my garage, there is always fumes to offset 1lo Whatya need welded?
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