The Mud Pit > Wrenching
XJ half door project
BlacXJeep:
Were can i get 3/16 diamond plate locally? ???
PaulW:
--- Quote from: BlacXJeep on July 29, 2009, 10:12:30 PM ---Were can i get 3/16 diamond plate locally? ???
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you'll want to measure the depth of the molding your replacing and then see if you can get a strip that thick. measure the entire length of all the doors and the rockers, to make sure you get a long enough section. the other option is to get a 4x8 sheet and a lot of cut metal blades for a circular saw and cut it yoruself. but call logan steel in meriden, or yarde metals in southington. find out how much you need, and i'll see if i can get you a deal, i know a couple of people in the steel industry.
BlacXJeep:
would it be worth it to get the black diamond plate warrior panels? $200
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/warrior-products/sideplates-rear-corners-cherokee-xj.htm
BlacXJeep:
ok so heres the progress of my half door project. Decided just to do the drivers side for now. Its alot of work. So I got the glass and the window track all ripped out. Cut down the inside sheet metal, and started cut and bend the outside over to make an arm rest. I used some light weight wood, not sure what it was, but it seems rigid, to make a frame for some structural integrity, while still keeping the door light weight. Used an old sign for scrap to fill the big gaps and self tapping metal screws. Right now I am in the process of sanding and using bondo to smooth/fill everything. Like I said, it ain't pretty, but for no welder and no fab skills I'm pretty impressed with my progress so far. Long way to go yet, but its very solid and sturdy. Here's the pics thus far.
kirksjeep:
Look'in good. For any areas that might see some stress, like around the latch or hinge area, I would use JB Weld instead of bondo. It wont crack out.
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