Guest Anonymous Posted September 23, 2001 Share Posted September 23, 2001 I am looking to change my doors to suicied doors. I was wondering if anyone made a kit or had plans. thanks Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 23, 2001 Share Posted September 23, 2001 Aspen, I would check with www.autoloc.com for suicide hinge systems. They produce a lot of electronic components for street rods like solenoids for shaved door handles, etc. Keep in mind they are not cheap--starting at $299! Note: the suicide hinge systems are NOT listed on their site, but they do carry them and advertise them in magazines like Rod and Custom. HTH Davy [ September 23, 2001: Message edited by: DavyZ ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 24, 2001 Share Posted September 24, 2001 just wondering what are "suicied doors"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tht1KSguy Posted September 24, 2001 Share Posted September 24, 2001 zlover, suicide doors hinge at the back instead of the front. Basically reversed the latch and hinges respectively... although, much more involved than that. As for why they're called "suicide", lots of early coupes (1930's) were equiped this way (i guess it's easier to get in and out) but, as u can imagine if the door came open while driving the wind would have it's way with the door and being there were no seatbelts if one were to fall out and instead of falling away from the car the door comes along and munches you. Fun huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 24, 2001 Share Posted September 24, 2001 quote: Originally posted by zlover: just wondering what are "suicied doors"??? Since the spell check feature was dropped with the new forum software, I misspell words all the time--don't be hard on him. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Locutus Posted September 24, 2001 Share Posted September 24, 2001 I thought they were called suicide doors because if you opened them at speed they would be blasted open(as you said) facilitating a jump to your death rather than the danger of falling out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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