2gn coupe..hopefully still researching..

dinetuner · Post by **dinetuner** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:15 pm

.ok so ive been thinking.. not to sure im in the "researching" stage of my car.. my back two doors are acting funny (backing in a 1500 chevy) and i need to replace the trunklid and bumper..anyways was thinking.. since this car is going up on blocks for a long time..and im stripping the interior and getting a moonroof.. why not make it a 2gn coupe since im also gonna throw a roll cage in it....so im guessingthat it would be alot of work becuase i just dont want to weld the back doors shut but actully move the middle pillars back about a foot so i could have longer front doors fabbed up and it would make it a much more "true" coupe..what do you guys think should i take it to a shop? or i could get it done since i have quite a few friends that have alot of EXP in this area and they have thier own equipment...just a thought..
btw im sure im getting the front doors fabbed up by a real professional..lol

Frizbe · Post by **Frizbe** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:15 pm

Haha, I though it said WEDDING exp.

Anywho, I'd take it to a shop, and have the doors remolded in CF. Like the Howell skins.

DannyBoy · Post by **DannyBoy** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 12:51 am

I have alot of experience welding and that would be extremely hard to weld because of the size gap. That should be done by a professional.

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:19 am

proffesional........ your gonna be messing with the integrity of the car by moving the door pillars. not to mention its gonna be very expensive.

dinetuner · Post by **dinetuner** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:08 pm

yes.. very expensive.. but sooo sick..

fixitmattman · Post by **fixitmattman** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:52 pm

It's a lot easier if you are converting a 4 door car (like a wagon) to a coup when you can get an existing coup door. Not gonna happen with a 2gn without major work and custom glass. The welding would be the easiest part, it's the fitting up that's gonna kill ya.

Matt

lilolneon · Post by **lilolneon** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 4:55 am

If you do it, you gonna have a sweet ride, mad props to ya if ya try it!

dinetuner · Post by **dinetuner** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:10 pm

fixitmattman wrote:It's a lot easier if you are converting a 4 door car (like a wagon) to a coup when you can get an existing coup door. Not gonna happen with a 2gn without major work and custom glass. The welding would be the easiest part, it's the fitting up that's gonna kill ya.

Matt

yeah... its gonna take a long timend money but i still stand by my words..sooo sick

fixitmattman · Post by **fixitmattman** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:11 pm

This thread may interest you.

http://www.feoa.net/modules.php?name=Fo ... 63&start=0

Matt

dinetuner · Post by **dinetuner** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:37 pm

thanks im going to try to call him wish me luck!

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:31 pm

damn.... he made it look pretty simple.

dinetuner · Post by **dinetuner** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 4:47 pm

i just had and idea... are the 1gn body lines atleast similiar to a 2gn... why cant i modify the 1gn coupe doors?...ideas..?

ram50rocket · Post by **ram50rocket** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 5:54 pm

go park next to a 1st gen and compare. In the neon, or sport compact world, this is an extreme if not nearly impossible task. But if you ever pick up a copy of minitruckin' magazine, the sky is the limit. It is possible with some seriously experienced fabrication and probably a little math, or you can easily destroy your car. Look into the minitruckin' or hot roddin' world online and look for fabrication shops near you, like in phoenix. You could probably shorten the rear body in a couple of inches too. But it will be a pain and you can't mess with your frame, maybe change the mounting points.

dinetuner · Post by **dinetuner** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 9:44 pm

*drool*..thats what i want pretty much....i need to measure a newer stratus... i might be able to use that door with a little modifacation... also trying to find someone that has CAD skills and the programs...and also looking for the schmatics(sp i know) for the dodge neon car...

lilolneon · Post by **lilolneon** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 10:50 pm

that pic looks like it was photoshoped, but thats just me, either way, it looks sweet, minus the body kit

If it works out for you and u get it done, u gotta make a how to

I can just see an SRT-4 Coupe rollin down the street...

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:39 am

dinetuner wrote:....i need to measure a newer stratus... i might be able to use that door with a little modifacation...

i used to have a stratus coupe.... way longer doors, maybe a getter choice than regular stratus.

dinetuner · Post by **dinetuner** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:09 pm

lilolneon wrote:that pic looks like it was photoshoped, but thats just me, either way, it looks sweet, minus the body kit

If it works out for you and u get it done, u gotta make a how to

I can just see an SRT-4 Coupe rollin down the street...

if i make a howto im gonna have to sell it...

...jp i woudnt be able to do that..lol

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:51 pm

Dodge and there damn 4 door cars...they should of atleast made a small percentage of 2 door 2gn's for the enthusiasts. I would be all over em like flies on feces.

555 post woooooo

1st gen troll · Post by **1st gen troll** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:24 pm

Stratus doors would never work, the lines don't even come close to matching. You would need a donor Neon shell to extend the door sill and the rear part of the new door jamb, and for an extra set of doors to cut up for. The real hard part would be the trim, having custom glass cut would be cake compared to setting up the trim around both the side window and the new quarter glass.

If any of you are familiar with vwvortex.com's Project X you will know this was done to a mk4 Jetta. They had the luxury of using Golf doors and jambs, in fact they actually used the entire Golf chassis and floor pan, welding the Jetta roof and quarter panels to it. I've actually seen that car up close a couple times, extremely well done.

To have it done at a shop would be a TON of money. Like used Z06 ton of money. I would not recommend attempting this on your own either unless you have some one with SERIOUS welding and sheetmetal skills, and a good knowledge of unibody vehicle construction. Do you really want a 2 door 2nd gen that bad?

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:48 pm

might also want to check out.....its a 2dr evo 9

http://www.norris-designs.co.uk/demo-evo9.htm

dinetuner · Post by **dinetuner** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 3:51 pm

1st gen troll wrote:Stratus doors would never work, the lines don't even come close to matching. You would need a donor Neon shell to extend the door sill and the rear part of the new door jamb, and for an extra set of doors to cut up for. The real hard part would be the trim, having custom glass cut would be cake compared to setting up the trim around both the side window and the new quarter glass.

If any of you are familiar with vwvortex.com's Project X you will know this was done to a mk4 Jetta. They had the luxury of using Golf doors and jambs, in fact they actually used the entire Golf chassis and floor pan, welding the Jetta roof and quarter panels to it. I've actually seen that car up close a couple times, extremely well done.

To have it done at a shop would be a TON of money. Like used Z06 ton of money. I would not recommend attempting this on your own either unless you have some one with SERIOUS welding and sheetmetal skills, and a good knowledge of unibody vehicle construction. Do you really want a 2 door 2nd gen that bad?

yeah i found out the strutas lines dont meet up yesterday... and im starting to realize that it will cost a gripe of cash...im still researching though..kind of a hope one last hope...lol *off topic* hey vinny got any new rips? i havent visted your site but last time it had the same stuff..any place i could get your new rips?