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New project Lambo Doors (1/14)
5/21/09 10:50pm

williammoore2

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Mundelein, IL - USA

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I am neary done with steeroids and a whole bunch of little stuff but I was looking at getting a Lambo door kit. I think we discussed them before, But I dont know if anyone has seen them in action? I would like to know what type of opening clearence I could expect. Also how difficult is it to remove the front fenders as from what I understand in order to do the install that must be removed.

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Will

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New project Lambo Doors (2/14)
5/22/09 7:28am

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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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Make sure your doors and doorjams are in tip top condition. This adds a lot of new stress to the doors. Saw a mid 70s C3 tear or of the jam - it was rusted from the inside of the birdcage. If you haven't yet, remove the kick panels and look in there. That should be a good indicator.

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New project Lambo Doors (3/14)
5/22/09 10:07am

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I was looking at this kit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CORVETTE-C3-VERTICAL-DOORS-KIT-LAMBO-DOORS-68-to-82_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42611QQihZ016QQitemZ260411752743QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

A direct bolt on.

I did talk to one installer last year who used a universal kit but I was not too impressed with his install knowledge. The above kit looks complete and solid.

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New project Lambo Doors (4/14)
5/22/09 10:33am

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Kinda pricey...785. But interesting. Let us know how it goes.. Thumbs Up

I have heard stores where they don't fit very good.

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New project Lambo Doors (5/14)
5/22/09 11:46am

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I MUST BE REALLY OLD FASHIONED. darnED IF I WOULD DO THAT TO MY BABY. BUT TO EACH HIS OWN. GOOD LUCK, GENE

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New project Lambo Doors (6/14)
5/22/09 11:50am

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I said darnED not DARNED. What are we for crying out loud 9 year old's. Gene

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New project Lambo Doors (7/14)
5/22/09 11:54am

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Darn, our DAM broke. Close your eyes please. G

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New project Lambo Doors (8/14)
5/22/09 11:56am

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I said darnED not DARNED. What are we for crying out loud 9 year old's. Gene

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Do you talk to yourself a lot? Wink

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New project Lambo Doors (9/14)
5/22/09 2:23pm

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Not my cup o' tea, but looks like it could be a good conversation piece. I wonder how easy it is to get in or out of.... not a whole lot of leg room between open door and seat, also, looks like ya might bump yer head if yer not careful. Ouch

Larry

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New project Lambo Doors (10/14)
5/22/09 2:28pm

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Will, that's pretty gutsy..........I looks easy from the video.........and the feedback seems to be great. Keep us posted if you go ahead with it.

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New project Lambo Doors (11/14)
5/22/09 2:59pm

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Darn, our DAM broke. Close your eyes please. G

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Maybe they do that for those of us who are not as seasoned as other members. Wink

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New project Lambo Doors (12/14)
5/22/09 3:04pm

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[QUOTE=Dejablu]Not my cup o' tea, but looks like it could be a good conversation piece. I wonder how easy it is to get in or out of.... not a whole lot of leg room between open door and seat, also, looks like ya might bump yer head if yer not careful. Ouch

Larry

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That is my cheif concern. I have also been told that some kits can open both ways. I would like to find someone who has done it nearby and see what the egress looks like. I have contacted they ebay seller and he told me that the fenders do not have to come off to do the install of his kit. I will keep poosted on progress ifn I do go with it.

I know some people dont like the look. I am one that prefers ANYTHING BUT STOCK! I like to make it my own and its fun to do the work myself. Its just that its gettin 'spensive.

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New project Lambo Doors (13/14)
5/22/09 5:18pm

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Make the car the way you want it - that's all that counts. I think things like that look great when the workmanship is good. I think it could be very cool on your car.

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New project Lambo Doors (14/14)
5/22/09 9:31pm

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Brother Will, I was looking at that e-bay kit not to long ago. It will draw some looks for sure. I think it's a cool look.

I can see where you might want to see one up close, and check on ease of getting in and out. Keep us informed for sure.

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