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I completely forgot about this option. Thank you for segregating it!You should also put a wanted for them on the parts wanted classifieds on this forum
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I completely forgot about this option. Thank you for segregating it!You should also put a wanted for them on the parts wanted classifieds on this forum
Yeah! I just bought a set from him this morning. I really appreciate your help! Awesome!Beltfed has some more doors for sale on Fleabay
Hello,Any chance I can get some leads on getting the two rear doors and a step for newly acquired m997-a2. Thank You all in advance!
Aaahhhh! I'm ahead of you. lol. I actually purchased another hinge that will go in between the other two to give it more strength. My plan calls for adding a small crane on the roof, possible electrically operated to lift and lower the spare. I'll keep you guys posted as I progress along.Nice work, sounds like you need to start producing doors.
I do have concerns about the tire, they weigh around 200lb, IMHO the door hinges themselves will not support that much weight over a long period.
Amazing work, and to all the NaySayers, treated plywood kicks ass for applications like this.Hello,
I just purchased a M997 2 weeks ago with the same issue, no rear doors. However, I was able to acquire 2 right side doors through ebay of which I deconstructed one of them and then reverse engineered a left side door using the same type aluminum, 1/4" PVC sheet, 3/4" plywood (Treated) and sandwiched together with marine grade adhesive and small bolts throughout. Total investment for one door is roughly $350. The door is much stronger than the original to which I bolted a spare tire carrier. This week I'll be building a right side door using same technique.
My M997 didn't have any Kevlar lining. The 2 right side doors I purchased were older. They both had an Interesting stencil saying "warning, these doors not to be used in combat". Once I disected the 1st door, I understood why. Very flimsy design with aluminum bracing and hard insulation sections to fill the voids.Yeah, I second that, very neat looking door. Did you reuse Kevlar lining? I have already bought original doors. What are your plans re steps (assuming they were removed too)?
Thank You. I'll see if I can take better pix for the next 2 doors I'll be making. If this works out, I may decide to sell sets. But I'll let you guys judge. Cheers!Amazing work, and to all the NaySayers, treated plywood kicks ass for applications like this.
Great post about a common problem!!!
Very nice!Hello,
I just purchased a M997 2 weeks ago with the same issue, no rear doors. However, I was able to acquire 2 right side doors through ebay of which I deconstructed one of them and then reverse engineered a left side door using the same type aluminum, 1/4" PVC sheet, 3/4" plywood (Treated) and sandwiched together with marine grade adhesive and small bolts throughout. Total investment for one door is roughly $350. The door is much stronger than the original to which I bolted a spare tire carrier. This week I'll be building a right side door using same technique.
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