Thread: Wife's 48
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Old 10-07-2021, 12:09 PM   #770
8man
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Re: Wife's 48

Funny you should ask. I just got some pics.

First is the cab on the frame. It's beginning to look like a truck.
IMG_0917 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Then the door question. The weather strip on the door was dry, so time for a fit. Before the test fit, let's check the Altman latch. Went in like just like the last time. Then I got the new outside handles in this week, so I installed them prior to putting the door on the truck. NO BUENO! The new outside handle didn't fit right. Some Dremel tool on the door and more on the door handle and it fit. There will be some black touch up paint under the handle, but it will never be seen and with some paint hopefully not rust.

Earlier, I drilled some holes in the door and hinges for a pin so I could get the door set right for the door gaps. This was supposed to allow the door to go right back in the correct spot. So the door was installed on the truck and the gaps looked good, tried to close the door and it closes like it never did. Steele rubber was soft and the door opens and closes great.
IMG_0919 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Didn't have time to put the riders door on, but I'm very pleased with the drivers door fit, gaps and open/close mechanism.
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1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD
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