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    Posted: 13 Feb. 2018 at 3:07pm
Trying to finish up my top frame/doors so I can get a top. I have 3 driver doors that I think are 3a and one passenger that is the correct early style. Not having a matching set of doors and lacking the door handles on the frames what would be my best option?







Edited by 48willys - 13 Feb. 2018 at 3:11pm
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I've thought about it some, are the 3a door frame's measurements basically the same as the late 2a door?
I'm thinking I could change the top hinge and use these, and making the pass side would be simple matter of inverting the bottom bend and flipping the door handle.
Other thing I could do is make another early frame and cut the handles off the doors to put them on the surround frame.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote WeeWilly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Feb. 2018 at 3:15pm
Looks like it would be easier to convert one of your cj3a frames to a cj2a. You have some nice frames to work with.

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