[Lost 40]

Haven't been able to do much since starting this thread, due to a job change and moving the family, but we are settled for now, and since we are renting until our house sells, I figure why not work on the truck.

I put the new door panels and hardware on. Changed from the stock burgundy to black. I thought it turned out clean and sharp.

I used that upholstery paint from LMC on the arm rests, hoping I could salvage them. The finish turned out excellent, so I put the arm rests back on. I am very pleased since now I won't have to buy replacements.

I tried the paint on the original door panels as well, but that did not hold up so well. It easily scratched revealing the original color underneath. So I bought black replacement panels.

The aluminum door insert wasn't of the quality I thought it would be. The driver side insert had the center holes drilled in the incorrect spot, so I had to drill new ones. It still mounted up nicely though, and gives some contrast to the black.

I also replaced all my window door seals and window scraper seals. What a pain in the you know what, but I am glad its done now. I think what I tore out was original, because it was so brittle.

Will be moving on to the dash next, then carpet and seats. I like the black with the stock gold paint. They contrast nicely. More to come.