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Yesterday I went to the paint supplier and got 2 samples in spray cans for giggles. I believe I have decided on the colour posted earlier. It is actually very close to original.

Today I finished up the left hand door. I plugged welded the window tabs together and die ground the excess in case it interferes with the window channel after paint. Then I hung the door and dressed the edges where they were a little close regarding gap. The corners needed to be rounded as well, and I had to lightly grind down the front rocker top corner to ensure no paint transfer. It isn't perfect, but it sure looks a heck of a lot better than the previous attempt. I had to tweak the door slightly using a 2x6 and some muscle to get the door curved line up with the cab, but I got it. I then drilled dimples in the hinges and cab posts to assist in door installation/lineup after paint. Next, I drilled holes in the bottom inner tub for water drainage. I also checked the cab in case I missed a couple holes for drains, and I had, so I drilled and ground a couple. Later on, I marked and drilled the holes for the LH mirror arm.

Doors. Case closed. Finally.

After supper, I went back to the shop to prepare for the removal of the cab. I got some angle iron and cut it to appropriate lengths to hit the cab bolts. 44" front and 39.5" on the back. I welded 2" pieces on the end to "box the angle iron" in order to have a little pad for the cab mount to rest on. I will mark and drill holes for these once the cab is on the saw horses and in the air.

To end the night, I created a lift jig for the cab so I won't have chains or rigging hitting the cab. I used some 1" tubing, flat bar, the door hinge mounts, chains, and some threaded link hooks to have some adjustment to help pick the cab level. I still need 3 links as I'm sure my boy raided the shop and was playing with them before the snow began to fall in November! (Oh sure! Blame the kid!)

Fingers crossed it works as I hope.

Hours: 548

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