diamond plating, early fj-40 (1 Viewer)

[pablo]

I have a 73 that got the diamond plate treatment on the rear quarter pannels. I am going to put the hard top back on but the rear swing-outs are protruding back about a quarter of an inch because I did not notch a spot for the hinges in the diamond plating. Can I still get the rear hatch to close? Anyone else dealt with this situation?
Thanks
Pablo

 

[CruisinGA]

It will still close so long as you have good weather stripping on the rear hatch. On my 10/73 the rear swing outs don't close all the way because of a warped rear sill, and the rear hatch still closes fine.

 

[nuclearlemon]

i've never had a problem and i've had three cruisers with d/p now.

 

[cajunqueen]

I agree, I just installed diamond tread on mine and had no problems with closure or fit around the rear doors. Go for it.