Bebe's Hollywood Half/Tube Doors - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Bebe · 06-22-2012, 11:40 AM

So I'm taking the H3 to our neighbor and friend, Dave "Hollywood" Eulburg, so he can build me some Half/Tube Doors. I am calling them - My "Hollywood Half Doors"

Here is a pic of her naked with no doors

Here are several door options I found to help us with a design

I really like the mesh

This one is square tube on a diagonal - very much like

This one is a little too bulky but a good example of a higher door

This one I just found interesting

We also need to incorporate the flare that attaches to the rear door, but they pop off really easy, so that will be easy.

So decisions decisions.....off I go to the shop!!

Bebe · 06-22-2012, 01:45 PM

We just spent the hour going over design ideas - I think they are going to turn out great!

HummerNewbie · 06-22-2012, 09:02 PM

I have wondered about the flair for the back door myself. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

HummerNewbie · 06-22-2012, 09:28 PM

What are you going to do for mirrors or are you going to run without. Have had past discussions about some states require at least one, do you know if CA does?

Bebe · 06-22-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HummerNewbie

What are you going to do for mirrors or are you going to run without. Have had past discussions about some states require at least one, do you know if CA does?

Mirrors are a must and there are a plethora of Off Road Mirrors on the Market. I'll use one on both sides, I'll still need them for backing up

California requires at least 2 I believe.

XJ_ranger · 06-23-2012, 11:59 PM

The worst thing I ever did to my cherokee was take the doors off...

its a downward spiral, and that is the first step into the funnel...

Best of luck to you.

Bebe · 06-24-2012, 03:19 PM

Hey Opie - I was about ready to start one of those "Whatever Happened Too" threads on you and Bryan

Luckily for us, the H3 is fully boxed frame and very solid. And honestly these tube doors are maybe a 1 or 2 season thing until I can find 4 junkyard doors and make some real half doors....but these trucks are very scarce and GM wants $400 a door just for the skins!

I fully plan on it just being a summer season thing - but I've bet you heard that before

But yeah, I will probably do things I shouldn't, and take risks I normally wouldn't.

Hope you are doing well, and that we run into each other on the trail sometime.

Bebe

jimmysc13 · 06-25-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bebe

California requires at least 2 I believe.

The drivers side view mirror is the only "required" one.

From there you must have either a rear view mirror or a passenger side view mirror.

intensebik · 06-25-2012, 10:25 PM

I always like seeing this around town. Can't wait to see it cruising around with tube doors

DJ404564X4 · 06-25-2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmysc13

The drivers side view mirror is the only "required" one.

From there you must have either a rear view mirror or a passenger side view mirror.

And you don't really have to be able to see much out of them just need to have them. Harley mirrors make great side mirrors.

Bebe · 06-26-2012, 09:33 AM

Here is a rough Painters Tape Mock up - we have decided to skin the doors with Aluminum

Now to look for some mirrors.

Bebe · 06-26-2012, 09:42 AM

LOL

How about these Arlen Ness Harley Davidson Mirrors

Bebe · 06-26-2012, 09:53 AM

Ok,

I think I like these - I can paint them Black 73 - 87 Chevy Truck

XJ_ranger · 06-26-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

Hey Opie - I was about ready to start one of those "Whatever Happened Too" threads on you and Bryan

Luckily for us, the H3 is fully boxed frame and very solid. And honestly these tube doors are maybe a 1 or 2 season thing until I can find 4 junkyard doors and make some real half doors....but these trucks are very scarce and GM wants $400 a door just for the skins!

I fully plan on it just being a summer season thing - but I've bet you heard that before

But yeah, I will probably do things I shouldn't, and take risks I normally wouldn't.

Hope you are doing well, and that we run into each other on the trail sometime.

Bebe

I'm still around. I read more and post less now a days. Dont have the spare time that I used to.

I look forward to the day we meet on the trail.

HummerNewbie · 06-27-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

Here is a rough Painters Tape Mock up - we have decided to skin the doors with Aluminum

I say just go with the painter's tape version

surpip · 06-28-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

Ok,

I think I like these - I can paint them Black 73 - 87 Chevy Truck

Those are so big, I think they would look awkward on half doors.
I think this:

or these, little pricey but they look cool.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...d-Mirrors.aspx

Bebe · 06-28-2012, 07:13 PM

I like those too!

I'm so dependent on them because the visibility is so diminished in those teeny chop top type windows.

The ones I have now (OEM) are HUGE...I may have to try a few before I decide.

Bebe · 06-28-2012, 07:24 PM

Todays Progress:

Design change to accommodate body lines and hinge mounting points

Tube only without fender

Tube only WITH Fender

Rear skin mock up

Rick posing for arm - rest height

Front door skin mock up

I LIKE IT!!! A LOT!!!

Pirate_hollywood · 06-28-2012, 11:15 PM

Theses dam things are such a box! And the hinges make every thing so difficult! I really wanted to make the body lines work with the doors still, so they don't look dumb. On top of that, the door seals at the bottom are very important due to the ECM being behind the kick plate on the floor board!
We sloped the doors to follow the roof line then kicked it back up at the front door to meet up with the hood, giving the side opening and the windshield a pissed of aggressive look... In my mind....
I'm so happy you like!
Ok back to work.... Next is figuring out the new door latches and buttons on the door switch'eszeszz?👍

HummerNewbie · 06-29-2012, 05:53 AM

They look great, can't wait to see the finished product. Nice to see so much thought going into them rather than just slapping some tube together

H2 · 06-29-2012, 05:55 AM

I read the whole "long Travel" thread and now your doing this, simply awesome. can't wait to see how this turns out.

Bebe · 06-29-2012, 09:35 AM

Here is my crappy MSPaint version

04colly · 06-30-2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pirate_hollywood

Theses dam things are such a box! And the hinges make every thing so difficult! I really wanted to make the body lines work with the doors still, so they don't look dumb. On top of that, the door seals at the bottom are very important due to the ECM being behind the kick plate on the floor board!
We sloped the doors to follow the roof line then kicked it back up at the front door to meet up with the hood, giving the side opening and the windshield a pissed of aggressive look... In my mind....
I'm so happy you like!
Ok back to work.... Next is figuring out the new door latches and buttons on the door switch'eszeszz?👍

To correct you. The bcm is under the kick panel. Ecm or known as pcm because they control engine and transmission in at least her version of truck. That is underneath the hood.

04colly · 06-30-2012, 11:14 AM

Keep the flare on the half door bebe. It looks good.

speedy · 06-30-2012, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04colly

To correct you. The bcm is under the kick panel. Ecm or known as pcm because they control engine and transmission in at least her version of truck. That is underneath the hood.

Either way it won't it run if it gets wet

06-22-2012, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	Bebe's Hollywood Half/Tube Doors So I'm taking the H3 to our neighbor and friend, Dave "Hollywood" Eulburg, so he can build me some Half/Tube Doors. I am calling them - My "Hollywood Half Doors" Here is a pic of her naked with no doors Here are several door options I found to help us with a design I really like the mesh This one is square tube on a diagonal - very much like This one is a little too bulky but a good example of a higher door This one I just found interesting We also need to incorporate the flare that attaches to the rear door, but they pop off really easy, so that will be easy. So decisions decisions.....off I go to the shop!! __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

06-22-2012, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	We just spent the hour going over design ideas - I think they are going to turn out great! __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL Last edited by Bebe; 06-22-2012 at 01:55 PM.

06-24-2012, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	Hey Opie - I was about ready to start one of those "Whatever Happened Too" threads on you and Bryan Luckily for us, the H3 is fully boxed frame and very solid. And honestly these tube doors are maybe a 1 or 2 season thing until I can find 4 junkyard doors and make some real half doors....but these trucks are very scarce and GM wants $400 a door just for the skins! I fully plan on it just being a summer season thing - but I've bet you heard that before But yeah, I will probably do things I shouldn't, and take risks I normally wouldn't. Hope you are doing well, and that we run into each other on the trail sometime. Bebe __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

06-25-2012, 10:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
intensebik Just a newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 117578 Location: Newcastle, CA Posts: 669	I always like seeing this around town. Can't wait to see it cruising around with tube doors __________________ 73' k10, 350/400, np205, d60 front, d70, H2 wheels on 37's Last edited by intensebik; 06-25-2012 at 10:26 PM.

06-26-2012, 09:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	Here is a rough Painters Tape Mock up - we have decided to skin the doors with Aluminum Now to look for some mirrors. __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

06-22-2012, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
HummerNewbie Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72609 Location: Orlando Posts: 138	I have wondered about the flair for the back door myself. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

06-22-2012, 09:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
HummerNewbie Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72609 Location: Orlando Posts: 138	What are you going to do for mirrors or are you going to run without. Have had past discussions about some states require at least one, do you know if CA does?

06-26-2012, 09:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	LOL How about these Arlen Ness Harley Davidson Mirrors __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

06-26-2012, 09:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	Ok, I think I like these - I can paint them Black 73 - 87 Chevy Truck __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

06-28-2012, 07:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	I like those too! I'm so dependent on them because the visibility is so diminished in those teeny chop top type windows. The ones I have now (OEM) are HUGE...I may have to try a few before I decide. __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL Last edited by Bebe; 06-28-2012 at 07:16 PM.

06-28-2012, 07:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	Todays Progress: Design change to accommodate body lines and hinge mounting points Tube only without fender Tube only WITH Fender Rear skin mock up Rick posing for arm - rest height Front door skin mock up *I LIKE IT!!! A LOT!!!* __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

06-28-2012, 11:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
Pirate_hollywood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95871 Location: Auburn CA Posts: 204	Theses dam things are such a box! And the hinges make every thing so difficult! I really wanted to make the body lines work with the doors still, so they don't look dumb. On top of that, the door seals at the bottom are very important due to the ECM being behind the kick plate on the floor board! We sloped the doors to follow the roof line then kicked it back up at the front door to meet up with the hood, giving the side opening and the windshield a pissed of aggressive look... In my mind.... I'm so happy you like! Ok back to work.... Next is figuring out the new door latches and buttons on the door switch'eszeszz?👍 __________________ PRESIDENT! PIRATES OF THE RUBICON!....The wife "SHOWGIRL" and I own and drive the true GOLIATH rig!

06-29-2012, 05:53 AM	#20 (permalink)
HummerNewbie Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72609 Location: Orlando Posts: 138	They look great, can't wait to see the finished product. Nice to see so much thought going into them rather than just slapping some tube together

06-29-2012, 05:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
H2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Member # 215276 Posts: 6	I read the whole "long Travel" thread and now your doing this, simply awesome. can't wait to see how this turns out.

06-29-2012, 09:35 AM	#22 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	Here is my crappy MSPaint version __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

06-30-2012, 11:14 AM	#24 (permalink)
04colly Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Member # 200971 Location: cascade, wi Posts: 428	Keep the flare on the half door bebe. It looks good. __________________ Chevy Colorado - 60/14 bolt, 6.0/4l60e/Dana 300 4:1 twin Let the rebuild commence.

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