Builds Jacks 40 to fake 45 build (8 Viewers)

[JKIII FJ40]

looking great and I did the same thing as well, after the seals were glued on too.

 

[JackA]

The 2nd door went together smoothly. Need to glue the outer weather strip on both doors and that's always a pain. Either way, they are pretty much done and turned out pretty good.

 

[middlecalf]

..and turned out pretty good.

Another understatement

 

[ijonesinsp]

Shhhoooooooeeee!

Very nice, sir. Very nice.

 

[whitey45]

My favorite word,(with my dog is Jack ass,) so You are a jack ass for getting soooo much done!! Sooo quick!!! Hey you do go by JackA!!!! love this thread, motivation , for many people on this forum!!

 

[whitey45]

I apologize, too many beeeers!!!

 

[whitey45]

This is one of the best build theads ever! it helps all of us!!! Cheers!!!

 

[JackA]

This is one of the best build theads ever! it helps all of us!!! Cheers!!!

I don't know about that......but I like your enthusiasm.
Cheers

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Christmas came early.......got all my door and top parts.
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Care to share part numbers and sources for the door weather strips and parts? Need to do the same

 

[JackA]

All the weather strip came from City Racer. The window cranks and door handles came from Cruiser Outfitters. The door latches and the top seal kit came from SOR.

The 3 speed shift boot would not fit properly do to the added thickness of the Lizard Skin. Since I found a 4 speed boot retainer in my stash, I replaced the 3 with the 4 speed boot. Fits great now.

 

[Tank5]

Looking good! I am looking to seeing this thing with a top on it.

I made a trip though Tucson, Phoenix, and back up through Payson last weekend. I wounded if I would see this thing out and about. Slim chance I am sure.

 

[Living in the Past]

Where you buy your the speed boot? Could use a couple. Just lately realized the boot and retainer ring that I picked up from Man-A-Fre back in 1974 was probably the 9/73 version boot for the three speed. Only a few months the 74 model had a three speed in the US. Appear that boot is still available but not the retaining ring. Show those were used thru 10/82.

 

[ijonesinsp]

Where you buy your the speed boot? Could use a couple. Just lately realized the boot and retainer ring that I picked up from Man-A-Fre back in 1974 was probably the 9/73 version boot for the three speed. Only a few months the 74 model had a three speed in the US. Appear that boot is still available but not the retaining ring. Show those were used thru 10/82.

I bought mine through Specter a couple years ago.

 

[JackA]

Boot came from City Racer.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I apologize, too many beeeers!!!

I wish we were neighbors…

 

[middlecalf]

@JackA what is on your tranny shift cane? Looks like it’s been chewed on a bit or maybe it‘s the pic.

 

[JackA]

The shifter cane had some sponge rubber padding on it when I got it. It trapped in the water and rusted this cane like it's been on the bottom of the ocean. I thought it looked cool, so I wired wheeled it and painted. Now it looks like wrought iron. Tells a story....

 

[JackA]

Did I mention how much I hate glueing weather strip in place? I follow the directions and some spots are perfect and other spots look like s*** and don't stick well.
Got one door done.

 

[bikersmurf]

Did I mention how much I hate glueing weather strip in place? I follow the directions and some spots are perfect and other spots look like s*** and don't stick well.
Got one door done.
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Such encouraging news… I’ve got a set to install one of these days.

 

[JackA]

Such encouraging news… I’ve got a set to install one of these days.

It's a tedious job and the glue seems to stick to my fingers better than the door and rubber seal.....lol
I managed to get the 2nd door finished. Turned out okay.....we shall see if it stays in place over time. Just glad to be done with this step.