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Old Mar 3, 2021 | 01:07 PM
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Replacement Door Quality

FTE- I’m looking for the difference in quality (thickness, fitment, etc.) of a ‘55 drivers side door replacement from the different vendors. Can anyone speak with experience on what to expect? Apparently companies aren’t able to disclose who manufactures the products they provide, which seems silly to me.

I’m open to others as well. These are the major ones I’m aware of. Thanks in advance!

Dynacorn:
LMC: Was told these are 18g which seems thin.
Dennis Carpenter:
CJ Pony:
 
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Old Mar 3, 2021 | 01:25 PM
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Why not find a nice original and not worry about it

Rust free doors are out there
 
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Old Mar 3, 2021 | 01:31 PM
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I am sure one company makes the doors, probably over seas, and various repop stores sell them.

If carpenter made them at their NC store I'm sure they'd proudly tell you that.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2021 | 03:23 PM
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The doors I bought fit great,as Abe said they are made overseas and sold by different suppliers, I bought mine from Midwest early ford store and they are very good to work with. 18 gauge is what the factory doors are made of and the replacements are just as thick.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2021 | 04:09 PM
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Can you pick them up at a flea market that a supplier is at to save yourself the freight?
 
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