Well, after so many years sitting in the field with 2 broken wing windows, the door panels needed attention.
We took them off and let them lounge in the sun to make them soften up.
The backs were dry rotted and had a nasty smell to them.
We were able to separate the vinyl from what was left of the backing. I thought it was weird that one had a blue backing while the other had a tan backing.
I used dry erase board for the new backing. Industrial spray adhesive to get them to stick.
I scrubbed them, taped them up and two-toned them. The bottom half retained the factory color. The upper is desert tan.
While I was painting, my son cleaned up some spare mismatched door handles, 1414x/custom waggie/super wagoneer style. I always pull these if they're salvageable- even if it's only one.
They were painted, too; including the tips, chrome in a can! Lol.
While not perfect, pretty good for factory 51 year old skins.
Both sides are done... For now. I have a few other ideas floating around to make it more "one off", but I have to let these changes sink in. For aesthetic appreciation, always a little time... Lol.
Meanwhile... The steering collar has been polished.
The delete plate is in for now.
Painting the dash and caddy seats with the center console are next.