Here we go again.

[Ol Man]

Just remember, come tax time send them an iou

Just remember, that is the same organization that is going to monitor our health!!!

Now back to your project.

[RAT]

Finally getting around to making some hard aluminum doors for the Rat. I'm using the steel tube doors I have now as templates. I've had to make a few design changes along the way but I think I can still do what I want and have the top windows fit without issue. The door in these pics is the template. I hope the finished doors come out as nice. Still a lot of finish work to do.


20131008_161619 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20131008_161602 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20131008_161633 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

I found some door seal rubber that fits this like it was made for it. It will be nice not to have a tornado in the cab while driving now.

[Jason]

First to scream and wave yelling I want.

Those look nice.

[Toolman]

The devil is in the details. These are gonna be really nice.

[50yj]

First to scream and wave yelling I want.

Those look nice.

add me to list

[daniel_buck]

That's sweet

[RAT]

Considering the average price of these doors from vendors is $375-$600, I can be competitive on price on a small production run. If I get enough real order s ill make a batch.

[RAT]

Got to play a little after work today. I made forward assist latches for the doors. No more twisting around or unzipping windows to get out of the Jeep. They work nicely.


20131011_160028 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20131011_160033 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

There will be an inside panel as well with storage. The lever will have a full on handle when the inside panel is attached.
Should have these done next week depending on work and stuff..

EDIT: So, a field test this past weekend exposed a flaw in the design. I have to start trusting my fist instincts; the forward guide I made is too tight and doesn't allow the door to close consistently. So I will pop these guides out and go with my first design. Harder to make but but in the end a better way to do it. Short cuts don't always work damn it.

[Jason]

Hey! Your work and stuff is getting in the way of your true calling. Stop that.

[daniel_buck]

Is that a step on the bottom of the door?

[RAT]

Is that a step on the bottom of the door?

Yes. Those are Best Top half doors. I'm using those as a template. Once I get the first door finished the tube door will go back to being a tube door. I'll post pics once I get the inside of the door finished. Probably next week. Worky worky...

[RAT]

More "stuff"...
I've been running the stock D44 diff cover for years with no damage, but wanted to try my hand at making a 1/4" thick cover. It turned out ok. Some things I'll do diff-erent on the one for the rear, but all in all not very diff-icult to make. The blue clamp I made for the ram assist because having the mount welded to the tie rod makes setting toe-in a bitch.


20131030_171101 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20131030_171046 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

As soon as the rest of the aluminum plate comes in I'll finish my doors. Then what????

[aw12345]

Go wheelin?
Nice work though

[miguelitojeep97]

very nice Kurt!

Come out to JV for Thanksgiving!

[aw12345]

very nice Kurt!

Come out to JV for Thanksgiving!

Thinking of heading out to JV the Sunday or Monday before thanksgiving
, or both