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| | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | I am beginning to work on the clamshell on my 49 suburban. Does anyone know of a vendor that will have the cables for the bottom door and also the metal slides that will hold the top clamshell open? If not has anyone rigged current OEM style lifts and would know what length etc to use?
The hinges of the clamshell has some shoddy fabrication done by the PO so if someone can take a picture of what they are supposed to look like I would be grateful. Thanks for any help.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 237 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 237 | I purchased on e bay a truck lift slide that works fine. Dave Murray [email protected] | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 | On my "58, the cables for a Nomad Wagon are the correct length (46 7/8") with the swaged ball on the end, from Danchuk (Catalog part# 221)Direct link as follows:http://www.danchuk.com/03_06_tailgate_cable.html#200ct
They also sell the retractors. Good Luck!! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | thanks guys I check ebay and danchuk
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 4 | I was also looking, thanks for the info.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 23 | I've been told that motorcycle shops should be able to make the ball-and-cable part for the lower door if yours is frayed.
52 suburban rat rod. 350/350, 9-inch ford rear, independent suspension with 2-inch drop spindles, power rack, two-tone Mexican blanket interior, paint by mother nature
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