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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2003 7:26 pm
by Robb
Markyboy - yeah l'm going to look into getting it done hear (Canberra) but at the moment l'm focusing on designing a new interior which l hope that l will have the skill to manufacture and install myself.... but the scissor doors are on my christmas list...
Robb...
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 1:31 pm
by Raven
after seeing that same pic i decided to get scissor doors added to my fto. its costing me about 1500 and i should have them installed in about 2 weeks max
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 3:59 pm
by Robb
Coolies Raven keep us up to date on how it goes....
Robb...
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 5:53 pm
by lal
after seeing that same pic i decided to get scissor doors added to my fto. its costing me about 1500 and i should have them installed in about 2 weeks max
is that $1500 for parts and labour?
if so, please keep us posted
I'll be driving down to Brisbane early next year... assuming that's the price and if it can be done in a day or two, I'll definately save up and get it done when I go up there..
keep us posted and post the pics ok... btw... anyone know if this will be an issue with pink slips etc.
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 11:57 am
by GPXXX
Raven wrote:after seeing that same pic i decided to get scissor doors added to my fto. its costing me about 1500 and i should have them installed in about 2 weeks max
$1500 is a damn good price, but i doubt it includes labor... where are you getting it done?
i'd suspect that this mod will require some sort of engineering certification, coz the last thing the cops wanna see is your doors falling off whilst driving on the road...
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 5:07 pm
by FTO338
Yeah & are we talking about $1500 Aus here????
Scissor doors
Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2003 1:16 am
by markyboy
That seems very very cheap for the conversion.Is this buying the kit or buying and fitting, either way its a bargain.I paid aprox £870 UK for the kit and will cost £400UK for the work.I have sideskirts blended into the wings which need cut off, then when the kit is fitted the skirts will need fixed, reblended and repainted.What kit are you using?
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 8:17 am
by Raven
yes its 1500 aus for the doors and 250 for labor, and he said it can be done in a day if really needed but cheaper to do it over weekend.
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 3:23 pm
by GPXXX
Raven wrote:yes its 1500 aus for the doors and 250 for labor, and he said it can be done in a day if really needed but cheaper to do it over weekend.
dude, HOOK US UP! Can we have some info please... c'mon hurry, chop-chop!!
:D:D
when you think about it, it'll still be heaps cheaper than getting one done from Syd/Vic if you freight the car over to Brissy for the week (via car transport) to get the job done and then freight it back again... (and that's on top of the airfare!)
Scissor doors
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 8:00 pm
by markyboy
What kit are you using thats so cheap to buy.Might buy a few for the guys over hear n the UK...
Doors
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 10:53 am
by markyboy
Thats my car off to the bodyshop now to get the work done.They will be doing it in between other jobs to help keep the price down.I dont ned the car anyway as it goes off the road over winter ( scottish winters ), been off the road since October and wont be back on until the end of April...I`ll let you guys know how i get on---now the fear has set in..
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 1:49 pm
by Raven
the hinges are being built up now for it and i am going to the place on tuesday to get everything suss'd out, if everything goes to plan ill put yas in touch with this guy then.
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 2:42 pm
by GPXXX
yeah we'd appreciate it very much if you could post up some pics for us to see, coz we have a roadtrip planned in mind for next year, heheheh...
:D
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:41 am
by indyfto
Raven wrote:the hinges are being built up now for it and i am going to the place on tuesday to get everything suss'd out, if everything goes to plan ill put yas in touch with this guy then.
So did it all work out?
I just got a quote today for ~ $2000 fitted but that's largely to do with the fact that there are no off the shelf hinge kits to suit the FTO. Surely if you have had a set made up then the price should drop for the subsequent sets as no costly development would be required.
Vertical Door kits
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:59 am
by markyboy
If a kit has been made up then im sure quite a few would be interested in this.I could even sell a few over here for you guys if the price is ok.My car is still in the bodyshop just now but my kit isnt a direct fit and needs a bit of fettling to make it fit.Im going to get a few pics on Thursday of the work which has been done so far...I`ll be in touch..
Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2004 2:32 pm
by Raven
i think we can call this tread closed, check out other thread for more info
Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2004 5:07 pm
by GPXXX
Agreed.
(not fair, since i started this scissor door thread first... *sniffles*)