Old Style Door Inners (2 Viewers)

[TomV]

Is there any way pre-75 doors with the "metal" inners can be made to fit on late-model 40s? Specifically, looking to fit these style doors on a 1982 FJ45. I like the way these look better than the "door card" style I have now.

 

[brian]

Yeah, put them on

 

[TomV]

Yeah, put them on

Wait, they bolt right up? I had been told there were differences but not what the differences were, which is why I am asking. Are you saying they will fit without any modifications?

 

[RMD3050]

Wait, they bolt right up? I had been told there were differences but not what the differences were, which is why I am asking. Are you saying they will fit without any modifications?

One difference is the door latch mechanism. I’m not sure what it would take to change it out.

 

[pb4ugo]

I think you need to change the striker plate on the B pillar.

 

[Living in the Past]

Not sure how the late model door limit opener will work on the thinner doors. The early style limit had to open the round opening in the A pillar since the doors are thicker. I changed to later style doors because they are one piece and do not rattle as bad. Any doors you buy check the lower door skin where back post for vent window is for cracks.

 

[TomV]

Thanks for the info, something to think about. Really don’t want to use the door cards I have. They’re not ugly just very plain.

Is there a pinned thread on the site with photos of interiors that might show different door inners?

 

[pb4ugo]

Not really. You could search door cards or something like that. Some vendors sell aftermarket ones. You could easily make up a set.

 

[DesertFJ40]

My dad did this to his 1978 Fj40. So weird, he was talking to me about this just a few days ago when I visited him. Essentially, he has an original 1978 that he's converted to look like a 1973. He kept all the 4-speed and 2f drive train from the 1978.

So his style doors were the ones with that metal u-shaped latch and also with the inner door card/cover. I'm assuming just like yours.

He cut the "b pillars" at the lock mechanism/latch. It left a rectangular opening from what he cut out. He then got doner "b-pillars" from a parts vehicle 1973 Fj40 and cut those out. He then welded that into his 1978 Fj40.

He was telling me that "maybe" he could have figured out a way to make the early style doors fit by making some sort of bracket, but he wanted to have the sure fit and strength of a welded-on pillar at the door. He's been running like that since the early 1990s with zero issue.

So, definitely doable, but you may need to make the cuts. When I go visit him sometime this coming weekend, I'll take some pictures if I can remember. If I don't post back, just remind me :]

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[charliemeyer007]

The PO of my 72FST put on a 76 hardtop and doors. There was stuff done to make it fit, but I have no clue. I really like the ambi doors because I don't hit my head on them. The front recessed door handles don't rip off going threw the overgrowth on old logging trails.
+1 for make it yours

 

[TomV]

Thanks for all the replies. I appreciate the advice and suggestions.