Welcome 2025 and 365 days to get lots done!
Time for the right rear door redo. The front seat has been removed and put in storage as I had a call from Jody Nobel’s upholstery that my bucket seats, console and rear seat are done ahead of time – hooray:-)
I thought this door to be better than its mate, but it is maybe even worse! Three areas of body filler and, hard to see, but a long dent just above the large patch of filler. this is as far as I’ll take this work. Time to clean up and paint the edges first.
Hinges have been sitting in the parts washer for a few days.
Pins and spring removed for more cleaning.
Pins re-installed with chain lube. I like this stuff as it goes on loose, penetrates and then stiffens up and sticks well. Meant for motorcycle chains and it needs to stick well to stay in place. I’ve also done a final wipe with paint thinners. I’ll re-install them on the door before painting.
The tedious job of cleaning. I like to use parts wash solvent and a tooth brush to get the gunge out of all the cracks.