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Half doors

Post by carmen » Mon Jul 07, 2014 12:52 pm

Well I finally got my half doors installed, thanks Brian. Anyway where and how do you store them on the Jeep.

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Re: Half doors

Post by Wessels » Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:31 pm

Where did you purchase them? Any pic? Thanks!
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Re: Half doors

Post by Rod Rushton » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:03 am

I bought all my canvas from Worthings Canvasco in the UK, but they will ship if required.They also do the original style press fixings and body receivers.
I travel all the time with them on and find they are a godsend, cutting out the drafts around the waist - important consideration as I am a septuagenarian, and never use side-screens or doors for safety reasons.
Last year on my quest for the Wilkinson Sword Trophy I did 21 shows and covered 2192 miles, and have been driving Jeeps since 1968 in all conditions.
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Re: Half doors

Post by TadeO » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:32 pm

Rod - your transfer case/transmission boots are awesome! The same will be mine! :)

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Post by Rod Rushton » Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:01 pm

Hi Tadeo,
You will notice there are three levers on the floor - "Snowy" the glove puppet is keeping one hidden!
The additional one is for the Overdrive I fitted to a Hotchkiss transfer case as I also wanted the later drum parking brake and larger center bearing
I bought a piece of Buffalo Hide off e-Bay and made patterns with vinyl material, then Mary Worthing made them for me.They work perfectly and the O/D is a dream.
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Re: Half doors

Post by Ingo » Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:15 am

Why donß´t you store them under the cushion of the rear seats? fits great

Half doors are great, even if it is a bit cold or wet outside, helps keeping warm air in the Jeep

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