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A Frame Off Restoration

Driver Side Door Parts

Door Driver Side Parts
Cleaning, and painting the parts for the driver side door in preparation to reassemble the door. We are doing one at a time so we can use the other as a guide. We were fortunate that the doors were complete and as originally assembled.
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.