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Hello I’m new to the Forum and have not been around to my Cruiser in quite some time. Now I have a daughter who has to have it so I guess the rugged off road utility vehicle requires a face lift prior to heading off to university. The 1985 BJ 42 is really a good ol rig with the 5 speed tranny and factory power steering, even if it is a bit of a goofy system. Before setting it to rest for nearly a dozen years I had just done the birfield joints and replaced the suspension with brand new OME shocks, springs and shackles. For me it was a driver now I must see about cosmetics. The bones are good, hood, windshield frame and window good as well as the firewall and dash . The tub is fairly straight but seen better times. I still have a bunch of OEM parts some of which are factory new, fenders, running boards steel and fiberglass roof panels as well a a few sets of doors. The doors for some reason were termed “diesel doors” and this Is where I forgot about why they were termed that way. They look the same as anything on an FJ40 so what’s the deal or is there even a difference at all? I have not decided on which route I’m taking with the tub, welded in patch panels or full replacement with steel or aluminum. This said the if I order a tub, rockers or anything around the door it is important to try and find out if there is a difference between these 40 series doors. Any help on this and opinions on tub and panel manufactures would be appreciated. Thanks you, I look forward to you input.