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[DonnyRay]

Feels like Christmas came early. HO ! HO ! HO !

 

[DonnyRay]

I'm returning the 2 locking door handles tomorrow. They DON'T LOCK. I've ordered a pair of NON - locking ones. The non-locking ones are OUT OF STOCK until 8-31-20. That brings my door mods to a screeching halt. LOL !!

 

[old round fart]

Why lock a car with no windows?

 

[AusBucket]

He doesn't want anybody to get in when he's not there!
Sorry, couldn't help myself, I'll grab me hat on the way out!

 

[lincolnuT]

Sorry, couldn't help myself, I'll grab me hat on the way out!


And by the way wash your hands now................Aust.........

 

[Neshkoro]

ORF, I thought the same thing!

 

[DonnyRay]

I plan to have a closed sedan. I already have the fiberglass hardtop. I also have a heater / defroster unit. I'm trying to build a t bucket that can be driven all year long. This has been my goal from the very beginning. I've owned 3 Miatas in the past. I purchased hardtops for everyone of them. I had mini - coupes when i put on the hardtops. I favor ( prefer ) coupes.

 

[DonnyRay]

I'm still working on the door. My gaps are getting better. I want to get my gaps right before i move on to door handle & latch installation.

 

[fletcherson]

I'm still working on the door. My gaps are getting better. I want to get my gaps right before i move on to door handle & latch installation.

I spent a lot of time and effort doing the same and reinforcing the body to prevent it from changing or flexing and creating misalignment issues. Remember to have the body mounted to the frame and setting on the tires as it will be when in use when fitting the door(s).

 

[DonnyRay]

I already have that. The body is mounted & bolted to the chassis & sitting on all 4 tires. Don't forget , the door well @ door were made from the same molds as the body. I paid for an extra door & door well when i ordered the body & frame from R.P.M.

 

[DonnyRay]

This arrived today. They fit a 32 ford & they lock. The 28 ford door handles were returned to speedway because they didn't lock. The 32 handles also fit the universal door latches. All i need to do is mount them & make a striker plate.

 

[DonnyRay]

I got tired of working on the door so i installed a pair of Buick hood louvers. Then , i went back to the door & made some more progress in that area. PS : These hood louvers are functional. I plan to purchase the hood sides from Speedway Motors in the future. I plan to glass my custom headlight housing's to the hood's sides.

 

[DonnyRay]

Thanks choppedtop for your like.

 

[Spanky]

Can't wait to see this thing put together and up on its wheels!

 

[DonnyRay]

Hi Spanky , it's been up on it's wheels for several months now. The " put together " part is a different story. I'm still working on the widened door & door well.

 

[DonnyRay]

Progress photos of door latch installation. I also made a pocket to give the fingers more room. I hope everyone likes.

 

[choppedtop]

Looking good. Are you going to fill the hollow part of the doors with something like foam? I would take a little of the rumble out.

 

[Spanky]

Hi Spanky , it's been up on it's wheels for several months now.

OK, can you give us a 'long' shot of how it looks mocked up?

 

[DonnyRay]

There are several cars parked around my project. But , i'll give it a try.

 

[choppinczech]

That handle recess was a good idea