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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 03:29 AM
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3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

ANYBODY DONE LAMBO DOORS ON A 82-92 ? MY DOORS ARE OFF FOR BUSHING REPAIRS. THIS IS THE BEST TIME TO DO IT. SO FAR I CANT FIND A TRUE BOLT ON KIT. IM NOT GONNA CUT OR WELD MY FRAME SO BOLT ON IS THE ONLY OPTION. ANYBODY SEEN OR DONE A KIT THAT IS A BOLT ON WITH MINIMAL FENDER MODIFICATION AND NO CUTTING / WELDING ON THE FRAME OR DOORS ?
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 03:37 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Dude you don't need All Caps...
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And aparently you didn't search hard enough, or at all..?

all i did was search on google 1982-1992 Camaro door kits.

THis was first link; They're going to cost ye 1299$ plus shipping and time/work to put them on

http://lambodoorspal.com/lambodoors/...sort=2a&page=1

Chevy Lambo Doors Description: Lambo doors conversion kit for CHEVY CAMARO 1982-1992 (ALL Models). This Authentic Vertical Doors, Inc. kit will enable you to easily modify your vehicle and attain the look you desire! Direct "Bolt On" hinge kit. Mounts to Factory Bolt Pattern. Made in USA from Domestic Hardened Steel. Completely Reversible
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High quality CHEVY CAMARO Lambo doors / vertical doors kit. This Lambo doors kit is made specifically for your 1982-1992 CHEVY CAMARO. The kit comes with 2 door hinges, 2 shocks, all the mounting hardware, and installation instructions.

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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

CHECKED EVERYWHERE. LOOKS LIKE VERTICAL DOORS IS THE ONLY BOLT ON.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

ANYBODY KNOW OF ANY OTHER DOOR KITS PRICED AROUND 300.00-400.00 THAT DONT NEED CUTTING / WELDING LET ME KNOW...
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Originally Posted by DRIVE2FAST
ANYBODY KNOW OF ANY OTHER DOOR KITS PRICED AROUND 300.00-400.00 THAT DONT NEED CUTTING / WELDING LET ME KNOW...
dude seriously stop with the caps lock...
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and no you won't find any cheaper than this that still bolts on
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

http://www.bestlambodoors.com/servle...3-84-85/Detail

279 plus shipping and with the previous poster you having cap's lock on looks like your yelling at everyone and that sure isn't a way to get help now is it
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Originally Posted by DRIVE2FAST
ANYBODY KNOW OF ANY OTHER DOOR KITS PRICED AROUND 300.00-400.00 THAT DONT NEED CUTTING / WELDING LET ME KNOW...
Caps lock FTW!
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

i agreed, write in caps all the time....people will listen *hehe*
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Caps Lock - Are you ready to unleash the F*$king Fury?
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

WOW, $279 for a lambo door kit for a third gen? Must be junk.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 12:51 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Originally Posted by White'89
WOW, $279 for a lambo door kit for a third gen? Must be junk.
that's what I was thinking. Looks cool though...anybody try them?
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

IF I FIND OUT ANYMORE ILL POST IT HERE.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 01:26 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Originally Posted by DRIVE2FAST
IF I FIND OUT ANYMORE ILL POST IT HERE.
OH REALLY, caps lock is cruise control for cool.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 01:31 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Originally Posted by Zipacna
OH REALLY, caps lock is cruise control for cool.
it seems HE JUST REALLY LOVES TO YELL
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

LOL oops sorry lol
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 02:26 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Interesting... I think they would look pretty cool if done correctly. I personally wouldnt put them on mine tho. I like mine opening regularly, but those would definately look cool on the right car. So far, the sample pics that those two websites had were pretty ugly cars, but on a nicer third gen, it just might work!
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 02:29 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

WHEN I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT IM GETTING INTO I MAY TRY A KIT. UNITL THEN IM GONNA FIX MY REGULAR DOORS AND DEAL WITH THE REST OF THE CAR.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 02:34 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/sout...members-4.html Couldn't get the pic to copy so here's a link, it's on the bottom of the page. What do you think they would look like on mine? I'm on the fence personally. Just don't want junk parts.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 02:47 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

SO FAR IT LOOKS LIKE THE KITS REQUIRE CUTTING HINGES OFF OF DOORS AND/OR WELDING- DRILLING AND POSSIBLE INNER FENDER TRIMMING. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT IS REQUIRED. I EMAILED A LOT OF VENDORS AND THEY SENT ME INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TOYOTA CELICA. WTF ?! ALOT OF TROUBLE THAT IS NOT EASILY REVERSIBLE. GOOD CHANCE TO DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD. WHEN YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR CAR IT WONT BE FACTORY ANYMORE.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

I bookmarked both links I might try this. Just to make it that unseen mod till you get out. LOL.

3.1L is not impressive but at least the doors might be cool Beside that it look like swinging straight up might make tight parking spots easier to get out.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Beside that it look like swinging straight up might make tight parking spots easier to get out.
Hadn't thought of it that way. Hmmm
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:42 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

I THOUGHT ABOUT THE TIGHT PARKING SPOT ADVANTAGE AND MISSING CURBS IF YOUR CAR IS LOWERED. IM RUNNING INTO SO MUCH RESISTANCE AND UNKNOWNS IM HOLDING OFF UNTIL SOMEBODY THAT HAS DONE IT CAN TELL ME WHAT IM GETTING INTO.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Originally Posted by DRIVE2FAST
I THOUGHT ABOUT THE TIGHT PARKING SPOT ADVANTAGE AND MISSING CURBS IF YOUR CAR IS LOWERED. IM RUNNING INTO SO MUCH RESISTANCE AND UNKNOWNS IM HOLDING OFF UNTIL SOMEBODY THAT HAS DONE IT CAN TELL ME WHAT IM GETTING INTO.
Be brave and do eet

(or buy the kit and see how it looks I am sure you could resell it here if not liking it)
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

DONT TEMPT ME....
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

When I recover from my own doings after the first of the year I think I am going to take the plunge. Just to say I did it. The only thing I haven't seen is how the windows work on this but heck for a couple hundred dollars and the ability to say "I did it".

I'd do it, just to watch the boys around here whine about how they can't.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 12:26 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

All caps, showing you're not smart enough to know how to use a keyboard.... good luck installing 'lambo doors'.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

LOOKS LIKE YOU MIGHT BEAT ME TO IT. LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

IMO a lambo kit isn't for an F-body, everything will work as it's supposed to... door locks, windows etc, but too much cutting fender work involved. I have a friend who has it on his car and it's not worth it. It causes too much damage, and doesn't look that good. Just my .02
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

THATS WHAT I FIGURED. DAMAGE. IM NOT GOOD WITH DAMAGE. NO ONE WILL WANT A CAR THATS NOT FACTORY WITH DAMAGE.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 01:09 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

Originally Posted by DRIVE2FAST
THATS WHAT I FIGURED. DAMAGE. IM NOT GOOD WITH DAMAGE. NO ONE WILL WANT A CAR THATS NOT FACTORY WITH DAMAGE.
Yup... the fenders have to be realigned because when the door comes up it'll hit, the inner fenders have to be shaved because of the hinge, etc....
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

There was a 5th gen at the beach bash with lambo's on it. It looked pretty good but they did have to cut out the reinforcements at the rear of the fender to make room for the hinges. Seemed to work well but they were basically new. Be interesting how they work 4 or 5 years down the road.
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Re: 3RD GEN LAMBO DOORS

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...mbo-doors.html
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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http://www.gtfactory.jp/diablo.htm
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