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Square tube doors?
#835186
09/11/07 12:09 AM
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I'd really like to have a set of tube doors, but cannot afford to buy a set. I was thinking about making a set out of square tube since I don't have a bender. Have any of you guys made any out of square tube? I'd like to see some pics.
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Re: Square tube doors?
[Re: Adam F]
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09/11/07 08:46 PM
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I don't think square tube doors will look that much different than round tube one do, might actually fit the lines of the 2nd gen a little better.
You could get an idea by fabricating one out of wood, an 8'x2"x2"(actual size is 8'x1.5"x1.5") should be enough, and shouldn't run you more than about $4. You can also use the wooden pattern to have an exhaust shop with a tube bender bend you the pieces you need to make your own tube doors. Most shops charge about $10/bend for standard bends, so about $40-$80 for both doors, depending on if you just have two corners bent for each door, or four.
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Re: Square tube doors?
[Re: Snowtoy]
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09/12/07 12:13 AM
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toyotas look good with body damage
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Re: Square tube doors?
[Re: toyotaguy55]
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09/12/07 12:22 AM
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Thanks for the link. These look like something I'd like to make... ![[Linked Image]](http://www.atarmor.com/resources/tdoors.JPG)
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Re: Square tube doors?
[Re: Snowtoy]
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09/12/07 12:23 AM
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You can also use the wooden pattern to have an exhaust shop with a tube bender bend you the pieces you need Good idea, but I probably won't go through the trouble of doing that, since I'm on a budget. I'll just cut and weld the square tube to fit.
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