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Door Kit Companies

RussMac

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Does anyone have any insight if there is a quality or fit difference between SECO and Breton? I'm looking at getting the complete conversion kit in black to go from a 2 door to a 4 door on my newly acquired M1123. Any other companies or avenues to acquire these items? I like the way SECO lists everything out for the kits and looks to be a totally complete kit to convert it.
Also, any advice before I convert it in regards to "gotchas" or "watch out for this"? I'll post pics once I get it back from my shop that's taking it through all the checks and PM prior to driving. Thanks for any advice/help!
 

chrisross

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I got one of the arctic door kits for my M1123 that included a C pillar. I haven't put it in yet. I don't know who made these but they are pretty slick.
 

TOBASH

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If you want soft doors, as is implied by your post, might I suggest buying a set of beat up ones and taking to a boat shoppe and having them re-cover in Black as such a place does similar work all day for boat owners using robust materials.

You can always buy a decent set and paint the canvas to your preference.

There are multiple threads about how to clean and paint these doors on this forum. Juan Prado did a bang up job of spraying his doors and his vehicle clean, and detailed the process on his thread. Once cleaned and dried, doors can easily be painted / dyed.

Some have even restored the plastic windows from fog to clear.

If you want solid new replica X-doors:

I bought replica X doors that are electric with harness. They look stock outwardly, but have electric locks and windows. He advertises for $5000.00 on FleaPay. I have no affiliation with that seller.

I have not installed yet BUT I will be installing next week or so. They need to be slightly modified on top. He will tell you all about it if you ask.

Best,

T
 

papakb

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I've probably got 15 sets of soft doors that all need the windows either restitched or replaced and I can't find a shop here in Silicon Valley that will do them. The boat shop I used to deal with in Lodi burnt down last year. Anyone in the Bay Area know a good shop?

Thanks
 

juanprado

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SECO is a surplus military dealer not a manufacturer and they might actually be reselling the Breton. Compare the prices and that should tell you if they are selling older surplus or trying to make a few $ re selling them.

The speedy stitcher works great and not hard to use. I have done several windows with no issue. Much better thread comes with it than the stock stuff. Just a little practice and you will be a master just don't stick that needle in your finger.. don't ask me how I know ;-)
 
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