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Official lambo door thread


Lownslow
06-10-2004, 10:14 PM
1.a kit, your choice i got the revell not by choice i got it for free just for this tutorial.
2.knife, scribe, or sewing thread
3.http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61545
4.needle nose pliers, bender or hemostat
5. 5 min. epoxy glue or super glue
6. 1/32 brass rod
7. 1.16 tubing aluminnum or brass

heres the deal im not a badass builder so my car might come off a bit im also recovering from a slump and stiches on my hand. also every car is kitted different especially if its missing the bottom apron. ill post pics later

Lownslow
06-11-2004, 12:31 AM
heres the victim a fresh itr i used Flys how-to, to open the doors

http://www.neprap.com/uploads/itr.jpg

Lownslow
06-11-2004, 12:33 AM
heres the hinge i used some pliers to make em it takes some hand tweaking to make them just right
http://www.neprap.com/uploads/hinge.jpg

Lownslow
06-11-2004, 12:36 AM
line em up make sure you have enough clearance so that it wont scratch the finish when its opened and closed
http://www.neprap.com/uploads/lineup.jpg

Lownslow
06-11-2004, 12:38 AM
heres how i choose to mount them the other option is to heavily modify the dash and mount them there
http://www.neprap.com/uploads/mount.jpg

Lownslow
06-11-2004, 12:41 AM
heres how the hinge would be from the back side with the door. attached heres where i would use some epoxy to tack them on to make sure it works properly.
http://www.neprap.com/uploads/drmount.jpg

Lownslow
06-11-2004, 12:45 AM
last one is the magic one,check the door 6 to 10 times to make sure it clears the fender do some minor hand tweaking for a good fit. then use some epoxy to finish up i would crimp a flat spot on the hinge tube to keep the door from free falling onto the body
http://www.neprap.com/uploads/lambo.jpg

Orion37170
06-11-2004, 02:55 AM
Looks good!

Bas Carwash
06-11-2004, 03:06 AM
That's great!!! I'm definitely gonna try that some day. Awesome tutorial. Thanks a lot!!!

aN4rK1
06-11-2004, 07:58 AM
OMG, thats soooo sweet, DEFENITLY gonna try it, ok but i got 1 question, Iam not sure what you mean by crimp, could you possible post a pic or sumthing?
Thankz again

Turbo Monster
06-11-2004, 08:37 AM
SWEEET tutorial. What do you mean by crimping a flat spot on the hinge?

I see aNrK1 wants to know also. Thanks!

Lownslow
06-11-2004, 10:29 AM
SWEEET tutorial. What do you mean by crimping a flat spot on the hinge?

I see aNrK1 wants to know also. Thanks!
yes, a small flat spot for mounting and to ensure the hinge stays open once the door panels have been added. im experimenting with flat hinges to make some better ones

rx7king
06-11-2004, 12:06 PM
very helpful! thanks a lot!

mike@af
06-11-2004, 12:23 PM
Nice tut, but why didnt you put all the pictures in one reply?

Jay!
06-11-2004, 12:51 PM
Many thanks for rebuilding this tutorial!!! :D

Hope you finish healing well... :eek:

pre98zetec
06-11-2004, 12:59 PM
Almost the way I made mine, Cept I mounted hinges on the fender wall's, Hinge was completly different but it opened the same. Great tutorial

Lownslow
06-11-2004, 01:02 PM
Nice tut, but why didnt you put all the pictures in one reply?
it was faster than editing it also my pc is slightly tweaked

Lownslow
06-11-2004, 01:04 PM
Almost the way I made mine, Cept I mounted hinges on the fender wall's, Hinge was completly different but it opened the same. Great tutorial
thats what im hoping to accomplish with my flat lambo hinges that way there isnt too much modifications done to make em fit

mchengsp33
06-11-2004, 08:20 PM
1.a kit, your choice i got the revell not by choice i got it for free just for this tutorial.
2.knife, scribe, or sewing thread
3.http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61545
4.needle nose pliers, bender or hemostat
5. 5 min. epoxy glue or super glue
6. 1/32 brass rod
7. 1.16 tubing aluminnum or brass

heres the deal im not a badass builder so my car might come off a bit im also recovering from a slump and stiches on my hand. also every car is kitted different especially if its missing the bottom apron. ill post pics later

hi, i just have a question, where do you get the 1/32 brass rod and 1.16 tubing aluminnum or brass? thanks

Lownslow
06-11-2004, 08:53 PM
a hobby shop

mchengsp33
06-11-2004, 08:57 PM
thanks lownslow!

aN4rK1
06-11-2004, 10:34 PM
I still dont understand the crimp spot thing, maybe a pic??

svenio_g
11-30-2004, 03:37 PM
hey mate,

I am truely sorry, but I can't see anything but them damn red crosses. :confused:

RallyRaider
11-30-2004, 04:39 PM
That is because it is a six month old thread.
Obviously the guy who posted the pictures has moved or deleted them, or his host did. Happens all the time, a shame but often unavoidable.

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