Half doors

[GLCuervo]

I'm trying to figure the best scenario for my 1968 FJ40. The pre-fab, all steel, ready to roll option from CCOT is perfect however they say these only fit '75 - '84 in the product description.

How accurate is this information. After much forum research, I cant find where they would or would not fit my 1968.

Anyone have knowledge on this specific topic?

Yes, soft side doors is my least favorite option, I also have the original doors which I could cut down and modify but that too is not high on my list.

Then there is the Warrior Products option. Anyone have specific info on these doors?

 

[Michael B]

The issue with 75'-84' doors not working on your 68' would be the door latch.

I have no experience with Warrior Products.

 

[Fast Eddy]

If you're thinking of cutting the original doors, it sounds like you don't plan on running them. Much?

The latter doors will work with the latter tub-side hardware.

It took 40+ man-hours to make my half-doors. They're nice, but ready-to-roll is a nice option for even $400 or $500. $1500+ though? Hmm...

Aqualu half-doors are about half that price.

 

[Living in the Past]

Been running 79 hard doors on my 68 since 1983. Wasn't that hard to modify the tub to use the later catch. Just used a piece of flat metal with holes for the tub and the catch. This section of the tub is thicker on the 75+ so just a matter of using nuts for catch screws on the earlier tub.

 

[GLCuervo]

Good input fellas, thank you. It sounds like the striker/latch-point can be modified on my '68 tub to accommodate a new set of pre-fab '75+ half doors. And save me the man hours of hacking up my original doors.

Now to find something reasonably priced.

 

[mmw68]

I've been running fiberglass door, maybe not what your wanting, but thought I would share.
The thing I don't like is they are not finished on the inside.

 

[mmw68]

Page 273 Land Cruiser Fiberglass Half Doors

 

[mmw68]

your not too far from Austin, if you want to look at these doors.

 

[69LC]

For conversion door strikers contact Dom Smith. If you want to pull your doors easily I supply removeable door hinges.

Custom door strikers- late doors to early tub

 

[camcruiser13]

i bought a donor pair of doors then cut them up to make half doors, the only downside is i dont use them enough if at all

 

[pjohnson]

You could skin a pair of these pretty easily.
Metal Tech FJ40 Tube Doors

 

[reddingcruiser]

You could skin a pair of these pretty easily.
Metal Tech FJ40 Tube Doors

Hey, how are you doing!

 

[pjohnson]

Hey, how are you doing!

Hey Dick, I'm doing good. Thank you. It was a reinjury from 3 months ago so not as severe, but enough that I couldn't ride out. Moved a little wrong and the back tweaked. Pretty dramatic exit huh? Lol

It was great meeting you and I hope to see you on the trail again.

I heard you had a little drama yourself on the way out

 

[reddingcruiser]

I heard you had a little drama yourself on the way out

Yeah, I won't take THAT line again.

 

[lc69hunter]

You could skin a pair of these pretty easily.
Metal Tech FJ40 Tube Doors

That is a good idea. Hadn't thought of it. I was going to cut down a spare set of doors and try and make my own.

 

[myquestoyota]

I just use a pair of steel plates and a latch from McMaster

 

[bikersmurf]

I've been running fiberglass door, maybe not what your wanting, but thought I would share.
The thing I don't like is they are not finished on the inside.

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Looking at the SOR fibreglass doors, the inside could easily be finished with 3/16 ABS or for a more original look 1/8" door skins wrapped in 1/8" foam and then vinyl. Make a paper template, cut the wood to match, and upholster. Easy to do. Attach with screws or OEM style hidden mountings.