Build My first '40 and the venture
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OlYellr
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While it was in the shop, I figured I’d keep the “while your in there” QB calling plays from 2K miles away - let's consider popping the top— so had them hang the barn doors too. Picked these up from Aqualu a few years back and had them painted at the same time as the front doors. At the time I thought, “future me will be really impressed with my planning.”
@solomrus - the flares look fixed. Will ask how, assume yours. Thx you again.
Current me can confirm… past me was only partially correct. You can definitely see the difference between old paint and new paint. It’s not quite a crime scene. Honestly, I’m not too spun up about it. Yeah, it kinda looks like the hottest couple in line at a Dollar Store—both doing their best, just not exactly a seamless blend. I’m figuring once the spare tire and cooler basket are back on, it’ll break things up enough to pass the “walk by and nod approvingly” test.
The shop mentioned they’ve still got about a quart left and could chase some touch-ups.
I told them I might have another idea… we’ll see where that lands.
Ian @RevISK planted the seed that I should consider a soft top like he and @Chungas Revenge have. Will see how fast that germinates.
One minor speed bump—couldn’t track down the lower latch hardware anywhere in my pile of “definitely organized parts” - which is surprising for me if you know how I organize parts. So… sourced a new one from Canada, eh.
and
Anyway - got a few more things spinning in my head to get done and will make start making plans to get this out here to enjoy.
@solomrus - the flares look fixed. Will ask how, assume yours. Thx you again.
Current me can confirm… past me was only partially correct. You can definitely see the difference between old paint and new paint. It’s not quite a crime scene. Honestly, I’m not too spun up about it. Yeah, it kinda looks like the hottest couple in line at a Dollar Store—both doing their best, just not exactly a seamless blend. I’m figuring once the spare tire and cooler basket are back on, it’ll break things up enough to pass the “walk by and nod approvingly” test.
The shop mentioned they’ve still got about a quart left and could chase some touch-ups.
I told them I might have another idea… we’ll see where that lands.
Ian @RevISK planted the seed that I should consider a soft top like he and @Chungas Revenge have. Will see how fast that germinates.
One minor speed bump—couldn’t track down the lower latch hardware anywhere in my pile of “definitely organized parts” - which is surprising for me if you know how I organize parts. So… sourced a new one from Canada, eh.
and
Anyway - got a few more things spinning in my head to get done and will make start making plans to get this out here to enjoy.
Ditcherman
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I laughed way too hard at "the hottest couple in line at the dollar store", not that I've ever remotely approached that level.
#goals
OlYellr
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Got the bits in from Canada, eh 
and finally got the lower latch sorted for the rear doors.
From the factory (or at least the intended mounting points), you can see where the holes line up and the plunger runs all the way out to the roll pin… but just not enough travel to actually lock into the floor. Close, but no cigar.
Ended up relocating the latch slightly lower to get the engagement I wanted. Works like it should now—positive lock, no guesswork.
Bonus: the new mounting position still covers the original holes, so no extra “character marks” added to the interior. Sometimes it’s not a parts problem… just a “move it a little and try again” situation.
and finally got the lower latch sorted for the rear doors.From the factory (or at least the intended mounting points), you can see where the holes line up and the plunger runs all the way out to the roll pin… but just not enough travel to actually lock into the floor. Close, but no cigar.
Ended up relocating the latch slightly lower to get the engagement I wanted. Works like it should now—positive lock, no guesswork.
Bonus: the new mounting position still covers the original holes, so no extra “character marks” added to the interior. Sometimes it’s not a parts problem… just a “move it a little and try again” situation.
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OlYellr
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Well… the idea came through. Or more accurately—UPS did.
Pulled the quick trigger on a replacement fender. Not OEM. And… yeah… it shows.
It works. It does the job. From 15-20 feet away? Solid. From 2 feet away? Let’s just call it “close enough with personality.” Is it better than when it was dropped off? Yes and I am sure debatable+. Fitment isn’t quite as friendly as OEM.
I chalk this up as tuition in the school of figuring out what actually works vs. what just looks good in an online listing.
That said, I’ve got a lead on an OEM parts over the weekend, so that’ll likely be a future upgrade when I feel like revisiting this chapter.
Roof’s back on, ambulance doors are mounted, and it’s starting to look like a complete rig again instead of a long-term science project.
Next stop is about a 6-mile trip up the road… hoping everything works and nothing sparks conversation.
Pulled the quick trigger on a replacement fender. Not OEM. And… yeah… it shows.
It works. It does the job. From 15-20 feet away? Solid. From 2 feet away? Let’s just call it “close enough with personality.” Is it better than when it was dropped off? Yes and I am sure debatable+. Fitment isn’t quite as friendly as OEM.
I chalk this up as tuition in the school of figuring out what actually works vs. what just looks good in an online listing.
That said, I’ve got a lead on an OEM parts over the weekend, so that’ll likely be a future upgrade when I feel like revisiting this chapter.
Roof’s back on, ambulance doors are mounted, and it’s starting to look like a complete rig again instead of a long-term science project.
Next stop is about a 6-mile trip up the road… hoping everything works and nothing sparks conversation.
RevISK
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Missing the cooler full of beer…
Hahaha you’re not alone.. remember I have its brother on my driver side now. I don’t think it’s cut THAT high though.
It’s totally fine until you’re driving in rain (or snow I found out) with no doors. I just stick my foot out and cover it. Lol
OlYellr
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That is right. I thought about the brother fender and totally squirreledHahaha you’re not alone.. remember I have its brother on my driver side now. I don’t think it’s cut THAT high though.
It’s totally fine until you’re driving in rain (or snow I found out) with no doors. I just stick my foot out and cover it. Lol
It was just a stop gap until I bolt the new OEM set I have on when I paint this sucker one day. Just like driving it too much to stop and paint . It doesn’t bother me!
I will see you at SAS
I will see you at SAS
RevISK
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I’ll bring the popcorn.It was just a stop gap until I bolt the new OEM set I have on when I paint this sucker one day. Just like driving it too much to stop and paint . It doesn’t bother me!
I will see you at SAS
I’ll bring a cutoff wheel if you wanna be cool like us.