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CJ Metal door restoration

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jamie73, Feb 9, 2008.

  1. Feb 9, 2008
    Jamie73

    Jamie73 Member

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    Anyone have any exp taking the doors apart? Looks like mine have permanent rivits that would need to be replaced after disasembly?

    What have you found to be the best way to take them apart? I tried a search here and google and haven't found any info of value.
     
    Jamie73, Feb 9, 2008
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  2. Feb 9, 2008
    1970CJ6

    1970CJ6 new mexico air

    rio rancho, new...
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    I took mine apart. just drilled out the pop rivets. Used 3/16" steel pop rives to put back together, Used diferant lengthes.The hinge bolts I repalced with stainless steel bolts and lock nuts.
    The window channel got from restoration specialitys.

    pm me if you need any help.

    Andrew.
    Rio Rancho, NM
     
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  3. Feb 10, 2008
    kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

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    interesting thread, havent looked at my doors closely, i need to take the passanger side apart, window regulator is non existant in that door, looks like some used in kenworth trucks, the older models that is
     
    kaiser_willys, Feb 10, 2008
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  4. Feb 10, 2008
    Jamie73

    Jamie73 Member

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    I'll try and take some pictures as I do the restore.
     
    Jamie73, Feb 10, 2008
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