Topic: building half doors

[yota18]

anyone in nor-cal willing to make some half doors for i need both sides done.im in Fairfield 94534

[Snowtoy]

It depends on what you are willing to pay.

I built these about a year ago, and really lost $$ when I sold them, barely got cost of material.  I had about 10hrs of labor into each one, which did include a rain/cold weather clear cover.  They were my first set, so a second set should go a little quicker.  Let me know what you would be willing to pay for a set, and I might consider making some more.

[DaveZ]

Good job ..those look nice 

[yota18 [OP]]

how much would you charge because once i find some doors i want them done.

[sloyota]

I got an extra set of 2nd gen. doors blue, that would be perfect for half doors,and i know a buddy (CRS) here on the Marlin board who can make them,just need to know how much your willing to spend.i can post a photo of my half doors he made for me, if you want something to look at..And were in Sonoma County..Petaluma.

[yota18 [OP]]

like two hundred

[Snowtoy]

$200, that is pretty cheap, doors alone run about $40-100 each from suppliers, cheaper if you can talk private sellers down.  I can't get beat up doors from my local wrecking yard for under $70 it they are useable for 1/2 doors.

I would say $300 and you supply the doors(or pay for the purchase of them) is a fair deal.  There is about $50 of materials i.e., mirrors, sheetmetal, release knobs, vinyl and backing material, screws,  steel supports, and consumables(welding, grinding, sanding, bondo, and primer) for a set of doors.  I know $125 for labor seems like a lot but there is a lot of labor involved, an easy 4hrs, and when you consider most shops of any kind(welding/body/auto) charge at least $70/hr, $125/a door is a bargain.

The amount of labor involved in factory looking 1/2 doors is why no one makes them for the market place, and is why tube doors are more popular.  I have a set of 3rd gen doors I have been planning on making into 1/2 doors, but haven't because I am not sure it is worth my own time, that and it seems a shame to cut up perfectly good doors. 

If you are looking for trail doors to save your oem ones the tube doors from  http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=444&start=0 are pretty good for only $149.

[Snowtoy]

Good job ..those look nice 

Thanks Dave.  Is your bumper guy interested in building other designs other than your tube bumpers?

[DaveZ]

 ..shoot me me some pics or idea's  toyotaparts@sbcglobal.net

[pyrosnow911]

i will sell u two blue doors for 65