rebuilding factory soft doors

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destin said:
hi Sputnik40

If you get some down time would you mind snapping a few photos at multiple angles of the OEM soft door?
Picks of connectors, and the rubber channels etc would much appreciated.
That way i can start brain storming my plan of attack :)

Thanks!

Destin
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I'll try and dig it out either tonight or Thursday evening - and will post up.

If you ever track down any replacements for the faux vent window let me know - the ones on the pair I have are very decent, but would like new if they ever turn up.
 
CruisinMT said:
That 40 looks exactly like mine did when I bought it. sun bleached and pink.
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Robert LaDuke said:
That's what mine looked like too. Many years parked in the desert. Freeborn red doesn't age well.
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destin said:
I am super excited about the 40,

30k original miles, original everything.
shows up on friday or saturday :)
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Mine too. Freeborn Pink.

Actually mine's not quite that pink. I compounded it and got it looking red for a while, but it bleached again (even faster) and now has some Freeborn White on it too, especially the hood. On the other hand, I haven't repainted it because I've grown to like the patina.

Destin, that looks like a nice, solid, low-mileage truck. Good find. Have fun!
 
Mr. Toad said:
Mine too. Freeborn Pink.

Actually mine's not quite that pink. I compounded it and got it looking red for a while, but it bleached again (even faster) and now has some Freeborn White on it too, especially the hood. On the other hand, I haven't repainted it because I've grown to like the patina.

Destin, that looks like a nice, solid, low-mileage truck. Good find. Have fun!
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Thanks Mr Toad.

I honestly love the patina, if i could seal it like that from the elements i would, know of a way?

other wise it looks like i need to repaint it ;)
 
No time to dig it out of the garage - here's a few pics from when I first got it, before stowing it away.
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Web-ST-Door-Inside.webp
 
Sputnik40 said:
No time to dig it out of the garage - here's a few pics from when I first got it, before stowing it away.
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wow those doors are perfect.

Where that mostly the same form year to year?
When you have time down the road, when i start rebuilding the doors, i would love to pick your brain now and then :)
 
destin said:
wow those doors are perfect.

Where that mostly the same form year to year?
When you have time down the road, when i start rebuilding the doors, i would love to pick your brain now and then :)
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I'm not the one for details - you really need to get the TT issue with the article on rebuilding, he and others are the folks you need to be talking to...

Nice find.
 
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