Willys long cab

[I-R-POPS]

Thanks guys. I got both corners finished up today.
Then I went back to the add-a-door. I decided I was just going to finish the opening completely and make the door fit the hole.

Not looking forward to the welding on the thin door metal. I'm impatient and try to weld too much too fast and it always warps on me. I just need to pick a good day and be cool.

Still lots of welding to do.[[[

 

[MercuryMac]

Holy cow, Pops, I wish I was as patient as you are.
Keep up the good work.

 

[Old Iron]

The squared off body is great

 

[DozerII]

That's turning out awesome. [cl[cl I hear ya on the lack of patience when it comes to welding.

 

[kenny c]

That's turning out awesome. [cl[cl I hear ya on the lack of patience when it comes to welding.

Times two on both counts.

 

[BillM]

Wow that looks great Pops, if I didn't know better I'd think it was original!

 

[Old Iron]

Your doing this three door deal has opened my eyes to other stuff I've been lookin at.

 

[forbigpicture]

Sure looks good from where I'm sitting, Willy's is going to wander
why they didn't think of this.

[P[P

 

[36Binder]

[P[P
I'm still enjoying the show.
Thanks for keeping us entertained.

 

[bob w]

It's beautious Pops.[cl Do what Bad Chad does, 4-5 tacks and cool with compressed air.

 

[Old Iron]

Tig it from one end to another and it won't warp

 

[lowbudget50]

,very nice as always !

 

[Tripper]

Wow... great work & thanks for sharing!!! [cl[cl[cl

BoB

 

[I-R-POPS]

Thanks for the interest and the comments guys. It keeps me motivated during this body work phase.

I'm looking forward to the fun part.... Building a little more power in the engine and getting it to the ground.

Not much happening today. I had to take my 93 yr old mother to her Dr. appointments. She's not as fleet of foot as she used to be but she's still as feisty and quick whitted as ever.

Back on this project tomorrow.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Your doing this three door deal has opened my eyes to other stuff I've been lookin at.

Careful and don't blame me for what ever you might get yourself into..[ddd

 

[I-R-POPS]

Tig it from one end to another and it won't warp

I'd have to buy a tig set up and learn how to use it. I've often wished I did have a tig rig tho.

It's beautious Pops.[cl Do what Bad Chad does, 4-5 tacks and cool with compressed air.

That's the way I've had the best results but as I said before, I get impatient.
I just need to chill and get after it.

 

[Torchie]

Air works but I don’t use it all that often.
Patience is the best way . Just remember that when you think you should put that extra tack in there because it’s looking so good. Don’t.
Just slow and easy and keep moving around.
Much like life at our age.
Torchie

 

[soltz]

Well said ! Now if I can remember for more than 5 min.

 

[smallfoot]

Well said ! Now if I can remember for more than 5 min.

Remember what???

 

[I-R-POPS]

Progress.......

After a day of planning and measuring, I got started on the door. I had to cut
5 3/8" out of the width to start with. I didn't realize the top isn't square with the sides plus the sides aren't parallel. The only thing square about the door is the front edge with the bottom. And I built a square opening. [S

1st fitting ain't even close. But you gotta start some where.
I used the section that I cut out as a backer and screwed it together solidly. The drop made it easy to line up the profile of the door and makes for easier welding.

This may be one of those week long jobs that I thought would only take a couple of days. Glad I don't have a dead line.