Thread: 47-55.1 1953 3100 "Honey-do"
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Old 10-06-2021, 10:54 AM   #96
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Re: 1953 3100 "Honey-do"

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Originally Posted by rnrdthefox View Post
I would suggest that anyone doing this, should make templates along the way as it speeds things up on the second door, and provides a uniform look. I know you can only see one door at a time, but my OCD wants pairs to look the same.

Here are a few pictures of the templates I made and used on the second door. Also, I highly recommend you take the time to make a metal template for the Miata handles if you aren't trying to weld in a sheet metal patch for the handles from the door vehicle.
Love the Miata door handles, great job! I had bought a set earlier but realized that the install was going to be waaaaayyy above my skill set!!
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