shaved door handles?
Melting Slicks
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From: Central TX
i've done some research before about the composite material and types of resin and filler to use. It does not seem to be too hard. If you could use a section from a wrecked door, shape to fit flush into the hole, then bond and strengthen from inside, it should be no prob.
Le Mans Master
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From: Lakeland, Center of Florida Fl
It would clean up the lines and look really good. The only problem is you will never be able to take your car on the track unless your door is welded. So, depands on what direction you want to take the car. I think it would look cool.
Jon
Jon
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Originally Posted by yellow01
I'm dumb too - how do you get in?
Burning Brakes
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Sorry, I guess I'm just getting old, but, let's see, you're going to add weight and complexity so the doors don't look like doors? 
Have you done this to the doors on your home?
On second thought I don't think it's my age -- even when young I didn't like body mods just for the sake of looking different. But I have always liked performance mods!!
To each his own, I guess. Many would ask, "Why do you need to make a Corvette go faster?" Of-course I have some answers -- but they wouldn't understand anyway! 
Just as I wouldn't understand the need to shave door handles. Though I have to add that door handles on "modern" cars are already shaved (while remaining functional), compared to the chrome handles that used to stick out on older cars.
Anyway, good luck with the project!
Have you done this to the doors on your home?On second thought I don't think it's my age -- even when young I didn't like body mods just for the sake of looking different. But I have always liked performance mods!!
To each his own, I guess. Many would ask, "Why do you need to make a Corvette go faster?" Of-course I have some answers -- but they wouldn't understand anyway! Just as I wouldn't understand the need to shave door handles. Though I have to add that door handles on "modern" cars are already shaved (while remaining functional), compared to the chrome handles that used to stick out on older cars. Anyway, good luck with the project!
Le Mans Master
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Very cool!
I'll be shaving my door handles on the 74. The C5's are more subtle and since I drive it most every day, I'll keep 'em on the C5.
Removing trim, badges, handles and blending panels together to remove any seams has always been a timeless approach to Kustomizing cars.!
Removing trim, badges, handles and blending panels together to remove any seams has always been a timeless approach to Kustomizing cars.!
Pro
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From: Los Angeles Ca
I'll admit....that is a very clean look. For the Forum Members that are into "Hot Rods" they were shaving door handles for over 50-60 years. It really cleans up the lines of most cars.
Now just look at the C6. The designers are trying to do everything possible to conceal the door handles. Placing them on the side of the door vertically instead of horizonically where it is now on the C5, is proof that the designers have some "Hot Rod" in them.
You are right on point out4uv8 shaved door handles might not have any performance value but it really looks sleek. It adds to the visual appeal of the car.
We all know there is three reasons and three reasons only why we have a love for the Corvette. 1. It"s an American made icon of a sports car. 2. It's sleek lines and it's visual over all appearance. 3. Lastly and most important it's performance. (Man can those Vettes go fast
CN RED
Now just look at the C6. The designers are trying to do everything possible to conceal the door handles. Placing them on the side of the door vertically instead of horizonically where it is now on the C5, is proof that the designers have some "Hot Rod" in them.
You are right on point out4uv8 shaved door handles might not have any performance value but it really looks sleek. It adds to the visual appeal of the car.
We all know there is three reasons and three reasons only why we have a love for the Corvette. 1. It"s an American made icon of a sports car. 2. It's sleek lines and it's visual over all appearance. 3. Lastly and most important it's performance. (Man can those Vettes go fast
CN RED
