Doors all done!

I got the spring I needed for the last window regulator, and I fixed with worn part with a bit of welding and the mini-lathe.  Now all four doors have working latches, all six side windows roll up and down, and I have no more window glass lying around waiting to be installed.

I also wired up the interior dome light, and painted the front fender braces and bolted them to the frame. I also got the front fenders down from the attic where they have been for the last four years, and temporarily bolted them in place. It’s amazing how ratty they look next to the refinished body…

I am away for the next week, but when I got home I will probably finish refinishing the steering wheel (it is already 90% done) so I will be able to install the light switch and the rest of the wiring.  Unfortunately I cannot leave the fenders in place, even temporarily, because without the running boards, they can’t be securely mounted.  One of the original running boards is too far gone to be useful, so I need to start looking for a replacement, either original or repro.