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A Frame Off Restoration

Door Latch

Aug/14/2018 Filed in: Phase II
Picture of Door Latch
Cleaning up the hardware and prepping it for paint. With the exception of the wood screws and bolts most of the hardware is in pretty good condition.
1953 M38A1 Navy Jeep

Phase II Restore

With the easy part behind us it' was time to start restoring or replacing parts. This took the longest time because each piece had to be cleaned, inspected, refurbished or replaced. It was fun to learn about each component and gratifying to see each part repaired and ready to install.

Click the Phase II link below and scroll to the bottom to see the progression.