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Called LMC and got a quick answer. Looks like the holes are there for the small mirrors, and I assume you'd have to drill a hole down lower if you were installing the larger ones.

There was a post think over on FTE of a member getting the LMC doors.

I think he had issues with one having a little surface rust inside the door and think he got a replacement.

Other than that I dont remember much other than that

May want to check if he said anything else.

Dave ----

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There was a post think over on FTE of a member getting the LMC doors.

I think he had issues with one having a little surface rust inside the door and think he got a replacement.

Other than that I dont remember much other than that

May want to check if he said anything else.

Dave ----

While we are on the subject of doors and mirrors, I bought the LMC door mirror for my drivers door. What a piece of GARBAGE. You have to adjust it EVERYTIME you close the door. DONT BUY LMC MIRRORS....FIND A NICE FACTORY ONE!!!!

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While we are on the subject of doors and mirrors, I bought the LMC door mirror for my drivers door. What a piece of GARBAGE. You have to adjust it EVERYTIME you close the door. DONT BUY LMC MIRRORS....FIND A NICE FACTORY ONE!!!!

You are about 2 years to late as I have them sitting in a box ready to go on after paint.

Dave ----

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While we are on the subject of doors and mirrors, I bought the LMC door mirror for my drivers door. What a piece of GARBAGE. You have to adjust it EVERYTIME you close the door. DONT BUY LMC MIRRORS....FIND A NICE FACTORY ONE!!!!

You are about 2 years to late as I have them sitting in a box ready to go on after paint.

Dave ----

I just fired the old girl up. Holy smokes even after sitting for 8 months or so it didn't take much to start it. New fuel tank, lines, and pump. I threw a couple gallons in it, cranked her over a little bit, and it started and idled just like normal. Feels good to hear the old girl run again.:nabble_smiley_happy:

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I just fired the old girl up. Holy smokes even after sitting for 8 months or so it didn't take much to start it. New fuel tank, lines, and pump. I threw a couple gallons in it, cranked her over a little bit, and it started and idled just like normal. Feels good to hear the old girl run again.:nabble_smiley_happy:

:nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_claps:

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I just fired the old girl up. Holy smokes even after sitting for 8 months or so it didn't take much to start it. New fuel tank, lines, and pump. I threw a couple gallons in it, cranked her over a little bit, and it started and idled just like normal. Feels good to hear the old girl run again.:nabble_smiley_happy:

I bet that 302 sounds purty.....

Ive got that 302 sitting in that bronco and I keep thinking about it.

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If not LMC, where else would one look at ordering a door shell from? I'm hoping that I only need the driver's side, but I may need both.

National Parts Depot, but I can't speak for shipping since their main warehouse is a 20 minute drive for me.:nabble_smiley_happy:

Everything I've bought from them has been quality, but I haven't picked up any sheet metal from them.

 

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I bet that 302 sounds purty.....

Ive got that 302 sitting in that bronco and I keep thinking about it.

Ray,

I took a video just so you could hear the little 302.:nabble_smiley_grin:

Please excuse the partial assembly (disassembly?), multi-colored panels, body-filled cab corners, layers of dust, and mismatched wheels...lol.

I think the iPhone mic picked up more engine noise than it did exhaust sound, but whatever. First time running and out of the garage under it's own power since last fall.

And here is a video under the hood from spring 2018 when I had just installed the freshly built 302.

 

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I bet that 302 sounds purty.....

Ive got that 302 sitting in that bronco and I keep thinking about it.

Ray,

I took a video just so you could hear the little 302.:nabble_smiley_grin:

Please excuse the partial assembly (disassembly?), multi-colored panels, body-filled cab corners, layers of dust, and mismatched wheels...lol.

I think the iPhone mic picked up more engine noise than it did exhaust sound, but whatever. First time running and out of the garage under it's own power since last fall.

And here is a video under the hood from spring 2018 when I had just installed the freshly built 302.

Corey! That is a FINE LOOKER! You are going to be so proud when finished! Thanks for the inspiration! Mine has a long way to go to get to that point.

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Corey! That is a FINE LOOKER! You are going to be so proud when finished! Thanks for the inspiration! Mine has a long way to go to get to that point.

Ha! Thanks Ray...it's really still in the "Beater with a heater" category, but I'm dying to drive it again! Rolling down the driveway and back to the garage doesn't give one the "fix" he needs...lol.

I finally filled the thing with brake fluid yesterday, and I didn't do as good a job as I thought I had...lol. I had several leaks. I was able to fix them just by tightening the fittings, but I have one small nagging leak right at the master cylinder that is going to need a new flare or a new line, whatever. I HATE working on brake lines...lol.

I installed a later 90's master cylinder (plastic one) as recommended by Steve83, so at least the darn thing wont rust on me. The wiring that used to go to the proportioning valve now goes to the low level switch on the master, and that is working fine.

I'm going to tighten down the bed bolts this morning and I might even take it for a drive.:nabble_smiley_good:

The cab still needs paint, but thats coming, soon-ish...

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