Purple People Eater LP670 SV Build!!!

[Purple LP670 SV]

For the window regulator I decided to cut down regulators from a Chrysler Town and Country. I started by cutting the tracks nearly in half, I relocated the lower wheels, mounts, and features higher up so they would fit within the doors. I drilled the spotwelds, placed pop rivets and tack welded where needed. I also gave each track a bend to match the door and glass.

[Purple LP670 SV]

Thanks for looking out fellas, I have no intention of reducing the shocks till I'm completely finished. Maybe prior to paint I might reduce them closer to optimal force but will not completely reduce till finished!

[diablodoc]

If you reduce the force of the shock too much for use in the doors once they are complete, don't toss them out.  They may be re-purposed for use on the engine cover. 

[lambobuilder]

Agree with Lambo_Sam, the completed doors get extremely heavy.

[Footcutter]

I use two, just for redundancy.

[lambo_sam]

So I received my McMaster reducible force shocks and boy are they nice! Worth every penny as far as quality, I also ordered some stainless standoffs to mount the struts near the hinge. So far everything functions as it should, obviously the struts are pretty hard to close at the moment, it will be awhile before I can reduce them to where I want them.

Keep up the good works Purple! I want to add I have said this before and I will say it again, for you and those that have reduceable shocks, Don't reduce them at all!!, These doors get really heavy once fully completed, and these
shock will eventually wear as time goes on.

[Purple LP670 SV]

Pulled out the OEM door lock actuators I got awhile back. Love it when things like this fall in place as they should.

[Purple LP670 SV]

So I received my McMaster reducible force shocks and boy are they nice! Worth every penny as far as quality, I also ordered some stainless standoffs to mount the struts near the hinge. So far everything functions as it should, obviously the struts are pretty hard to close at the moment, it will be awhile before I can reduce them to where I want them.

[Purple LP670 SV]

Passenger side now has glass strand behind it and 2 layers of glass securing the frame to the door! Gonna see if I can't get the struts mounted this weekend. I'm using the McMaster reducible force struts part #6465K6 if any one is interested, they appear to be perfect for this application. Right around $60 a piece they are not the cheapest but they are a very excellent quality strut and should last a long time.

[Purple LP670 SV]

Passenger door is all glassed in! Moving onto the driver's door!

[Purple LP670 SV]

Been awhile since I've touched the car, had a rough go with our Pupper dog passing along with travel. I was able to get my driver side door frame welded up and fitting nicely, quickly remembered why I put it off after doing the first one NOT FUN! While I was at it I reinforced behind it with kitty hair, I will then glass over it and it should be darn strong!!! Wife bought one of those cricket things and I couldn't help but try my hand at some powder coating 

[lambo_sam]

Having a hard time getting anything done in the garage lately, gonna be a touch chilly tomorrow!   

Wow And here I am complaining it's cold here in my garage at +48 degrees...lol

[Purple LP670 SV]

Warmed up enough I could work on the car a bit, so many things are gonna need slight adjustments but it's time to move forward. I got my engine hatch hinges mounted there is a slight interference at the roof line but shouldn't be terribly hard to correct. Hatch goes up and down and even latches nicely. Time to get the struts located.

[minihawn]

Having a hard time getting anything done in the garage lately, gonna be a touch chilly tomorrow!   

I feel your pain. I’m retro fitting 14-18 Z06 side skits to my car. (Ohio) -10


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[autopro]

We are only about 110 degrees warmer here