OVRAROK. My 87 4runner

[toyodaaddict]

I dont think I've seen anyone cut the inner panel out like that before. looking forward to seeing what you do here.
That provides a good opportunity to weld a tube in there , like tacoma doors have, if someone was inclined to do so.

[cbeers]

whatcha doing with your existing doors?   

CB

[OVRAROK]

I dont think I've seen anyone cut the inner panel out like that before. looking forward to seeing what you do here.
That provides a good opportunity to weld a tube in there , like tacoma doors have, if someone was inclined to do so.

What kind of tube.. 1.5x.120 wall..
Also where would placement be.. possible right under center arm rest area.. I use the bottom as a storage area.. great for tree strap. And 25 footer. I'm planning on having inside, and outside latches..

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[OVRAROK]

Couple pics of today's progress..

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[toyodaaddict]

What kind of tube.. 1.5x.120 wall..
Also where would placement be.. possible right under center arm rest area.. I use the bottom as a storage area.. great for tree strap. And 25 footer. I'm planning on having inside, and outside latches..

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Yeah 1.5" 1.75" whatever is laying around. I noticed it on a 2000 Taco door. I assume the tube is meant to add some protection in a collision. The Taco door was "well used" but kept its shape well because of the tube inside it. I thought it was a good addition by Toyota. In the event that the door comes in contact with a tree/rock it wont cave in.  If I where to give it a try on those doors I would put it right under the arm rest like you said.  I don't know, just something I thought about after seeing the Taco door.

[OVRAROK]

I know I have some tube lying around.. let's see what I can do..

[OVRAROK]

Found a piece of 1.75x,120.. going to weld a 16 gauge piece of sheet to the 20 gauge oem. Then12 to the 16.. may give me enough room to maneuver it in.. with plenty of metal to burn in well..

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[OVRAROK]

Slowly coming together.

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[Bananaclip]

The doors are turning out really nice. Carry on good sir.


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[Scotty01]

Starting my SAS today .  That's before. . Pulled everything off. 15 minutes with the plasma cutter.

Good job


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[OVRAROK]

Waiting on outer door handles so I can get placement. Got tubes dialed in. May have to run a pipe  thru the tube to get outside door handles to work for linkage..

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[Wainiha]

what is the oval hole for?

[Wainiha]

Latches?

[Gnarly4X]

what is the oval hole for?

"Opinions are like *oval holes" everybody's got one!" 

Gnarls.

[OVRAROK]

what is the oval hole for?

Storage...

[OVRAROK]

Outside door handles should be here today.. im making the diameter of cup holder slightly larger on passenger side to accept the current double wall liquid containment unit..  have 2 of 3 side on passenger door finished..
The entire inner skin with arm panels in one unit.. only thing holding it on to door is clecos..

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[cbeers]

Looking awesome as usual sir!

You do great work Dave   

CB

[OVRAROK]

One outside door handle tacked into place..

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[OVRAROK]

Done..

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[helipilot77]

I never thought to use a chainsaw to do metal work before. I'll have to try that. You got skills.

[OVRAROK]

Got the other outside door handle sheetmetal done today.. was about to figure out latch linkage when I realized the replacement door handles do NOT fit.. starting the process of returning them. Searched another place to purchase. Hoping for better luck with the next door handles. The 1st ones where the black plastic type. The 2nd set are the metal ones..

[helipilot77]

Beautiful work Dave. This is yet another project that I hope to someday complete.

[Bananaclip]

Man these doors are turning out amazing. You did an awesome job adding the handle pockets to. So clean!!


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[OVRAROK]

I've been watching alot of marine windows making videos.. I think the windows will be the most challenging part for me.

[helipilot77]

Whoa!! You're going to make them yourself? I was just going to take mine to a boat awning shop to have mine made. You really do have skilz.

[OVRAROK]

Whoa!! You're going to make them yourself? I was just going to take mine to a boat awning shop to have mine made. You really do have skilz.

Haha.. after I make the windows, I wanna make a rear partition that will enclose the cab.

[helipilot77]

Darn! I was hoping to see an update here.

[OVRAROK]

Darn! I was hoping to see an update here.

I've been waiting on the outside door handles to show up.. will be here next tues.. it has given me a chance to work out all the "IF'S"...

[OVRAROK]

Getting closer.. currently the door is still in 2 pcs..just waiting on door handles so I can figure out linkage.. drivers door should be at same progress by tomorrow morning...

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[Bananaclip]

Looks fantastic!


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