I have been customizing for 25 years. I chopped the top on my '48 when I was just 16 and a month.

I tell you this so you understand, suicide doors are not as easy to do as you would think. I have done them, and I have seen lots guys try. Few of them that I have seen I would want on my truck. If not done correctly it is a HUGE mess.

That being said, think about this. Why do you want to do something to your truck that is only seen when you open the doors? First of all, a truck or car is ugly with the doors open. It breaks up all the lines. I can't for the life of me figure out why guys will leave the hood open on a car or truck at a show (other than of course where it is actually being judged and it needs to be open for points).

So, if you are going to follow me and not leave them open, the only time your $1,000.00 is going to be seen is when you get in and out.

I say spend your money on details,good old fashion detailing is what makes a truck stand out. A fully customized truck done "ok" is ALWAYS going to be out shown by a stock bodied well detailed one.


1948 Chevy Pickup
Chopped and sectioned
owned since 1974 when I was 15.