Ian Barrett Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I've just ordered a pair of new front doors from SP4x4 with new channels and window seal, hinges and handles. Thats all. I'm just so excited I had to tell someone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Dont want to rain on your parade, but if i were you i would test fit the doors before you throw away the packaging. I bought a pair of brand new pattern doors from a reputable ebay seller. They were nothing short of bloody awful. They were too small in just about every dimension, but especially height where they were about 1/2" too short. Ended up buying 1 brand new steel-type door, and an as-new puma 2nd hand door. They fitted perfectly as you would expect. Use caution with pattern doors. Hope yours are good. Just make sure you test fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Barrett Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Oh bugger, I was hoping to get them sent straight from work - where they will be delivered to - directly to the painter. Point noted need4speed. I'll take them home and test fit them first. I could even drive around without them painted if I wanted seeing as they are galv. Perfect for that Mad Max look - what with my galv front bumper too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I thought SP4x4 used original tooling for their doors, which if it's true, should mean they stand as good a chance of fitting as any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 If indeed they use Landrover tooling then you should be fine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Barrett Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 In the space of just over an hour I've gone from excited to worried to excited again. LR4x4 forum life is such an emotional rollercoaster Incidentally, £200 to get the doors painted and the side of the truck blended in so they match properly. This is supposed to be mates rates. Is it a good price because I'm not sure. Maybe it is, if he gets rid of the remains of the old stickers on the rear tub panels before blending in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Cant comment on the paint as i did mine with matt black rattlecans Have you found out for certain the company you are using use LR tooling for the doors? Id still be a little cautious until i heard that from the horses mouth as it were. Id hate to hear that you got them painted to find they arent a perfect fit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Barrett Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Its a professional repair shop who are doing the painting Phil and I've talked to them. Since they are blending the paint across the side panels to make sure the doors match in I'll need to fit them first. I'll roughly fit the locks and handles etc so they can be whipped off quickly but not bother with the glass and its seal so they don't get painted. If there are any fit issues I'll postpone the painting and talk to SP4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I've only ever heard good stuff about SP4x4 parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash.Witty Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I ordered the exact same stuff Arrived, and have to say they look excellent! Still got to build up my 109 ambulance before being able to test fit but all looks good so far. Also get the window top studs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Mine looked good as well. They just didnt fill the hole!! Though in fairness i dont they were sp4x4. Some other pattern doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Barrett Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 What's a window top stud ash.witty ? I did ask them for the big plastic grommet for the top of the door card, but they aren't sure they have any. Though if they can lay their hands on some they are going to chuck a couple in for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash.Witty Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Did you order 2 piece or single piece doors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Barrett Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Single piece doors. Galvanised frame and galvanised skin. The Rolls Royce of new doors by all accounts :-) Here is the blurb on the doors I ordered. (I obviously ordered one of these and a Right Hand version too) LAND ROVER 90 110 & DEFENDER GALVANISED FRAME & SKIN OEM FRONT ROW LEFT HAND PUSH BUTTON DOOR. This is the galvanised version of the front row push button defender door These are made to exact OE standards This has been galvanised to give it the best possible anti corrosion properties in the same process that Land Rover now galvanise their latest Puma rear and front doors. This is also the case for the inside of the frames too. The door skin is also galvanised so in essence you have the perfect door. The galvanised frame is marine bonded prior to fitting the galvanised skin to stop the two surfaces rubbing together. This stops any drumming effect & makes the door feel alot stronger & tigher all around. The galvanised frame is hand finished after the galvanising process so it is in perfect condition for the galvanised skin that is added to it later. This is made exactly as original as they are essentially genuine land rover frames, this really is the very best defender door out there on the market at a price you cannot beat. Other companies may do them with aluminium skins at a very high price, but this is a door that will last at a price you could pay for just a standard steel door. This is made in the UK to precise tolerances by the manufacturer that supplies Land Rover aftermarket themselves so you will not find better quality on the market! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Certainly sounds the part. Get 'em fitted and report back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hmm, are they back in stock then? I was hoping to buy some a while back but they didn't have any. Then they had the ally skinned ones in but not the compete steel ones. Better have another look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 They're making the split second row doors as well..still waiting on the tops though...very tempted for my Project 109... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I'll be curious to know your thoughts on quality when they arrive Ian. I need to do all of my doors and the bulkhead in the next few years so finding a company that others recommend would be a good start. (already got the rear door sorted ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yes I need to face up to 6 new doors so please let us know how they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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