Suicide......

[53choptop]

Took some pics.

[C. Montgomery]

Looks good, Rey

[53choptop]

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[53choptop]

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[Paul]

so you can drive around and scoop up chicks?

cool..

Paul

[53choptop]

last one

[53choptop]

Modified "door vents"!!!

[AHotRod]

Nice http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Dirty Dug]

Don't you realize those things will fly open at speed and the wind will suck you out? That's why they call them suicide doors. Don't you know that? Cool!

[53choptop]

Hanging on is the fun part! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Psychobilly Boi]

hey guys,

not trying to be a smart ass, but whats the go with making the doors suicide... does it add any functionality to the ride or its a case of we did it "becuase we could"

danny

[OldCarPilot]

Is there a tech post on doing suicide doors? (ie. are you going to make one?)

[radical56chevy]

looks good..might have to rethink the doors on mine.lol

[Scraper]

It makes it easier to look cool when you get out of your ride, duuuhhh. Nah, just kidding (about the duh part, anyway). Same reason we have to duck when there's a bump in the road because there's 4" of head room missing and the thing rides like the suspension is welded solid...goes with the territory. Welcome to the world of Rods and Kustoms, Psycho!
By the way, very nice. Bitchen truck as well. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Junkyard Dog 32]

They, also, come in handy if your brakes fail.

JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[53choptop]

OldCarPilot there is a tech article in the tech section, the pictures are pretty crappy though, I am not too good at resizing.

As far as why, it just a cool factor, I think, there is no funtionality to it, getting in is somewhat awkward. Other than that, it was more work than I expected, but worth it. Funny thing is some people think these trucks came this way.

[bradberry00]

one more week and ill be back home pulling my 55 out of storage!!.

this make me very happy....been carless for 4 months!

[krupanut]

Looks great Rey!
Saw your truck up at the Lowels on Parmer and 35 last Saturday. Went in looking for ya but no luck.
Your truck just keeps getting better.

[vesparex]

[ QUOTE ]
hey guys,

not trying to be a smart ass, but whats the go with making the doors suicide... does it add any functionality to the ride or its a case of we did it "becuase we could"

danny

[/ QUOTE ]

Two reasons suicide are cool.
1) Ease of getting in and out. Especially in the rear of moor doors. You are not constantly kicking the door panel.
2) ladies in skirts don't have the "protection" of the door blocking my view!

Duane

[Jester]

The biggest reason I can think of is because they're f*ck'n kool. Why would anyone need a reason anyway? Why ask why try PBR dry.....or something like that. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Scott B]

Suicide is an alternative....


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[atch]

You guys are just pulliln' Psychobilly Boi's leg. We all know that the reason for suicide doors is so that when you're cruisin' the fairgrounds at NSRA events and your A/C quits you can open the door a bit and scoop in some fresh air...

[53choptop]

I do that also, but not a crusin' speed...... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Sharky666]

Looks good 53choptops....!Who sead you need brakes when you got those doors to stop you... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif