{"product_id":"1957-60-ford-truck-f100-lower-door-bottom-repair-kit","title":"1957-60 Ford Truck Lower Door Bottom Repair Kit","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e1957–60 Ford F100 Lower Door Bottom Repair Kit (EMS Automotive Part # 420)\u003c\/b\u003e is a premium, heavy-duty sheet metal patch system engineered specifically to combat the common rust out and rot areas that plague the lower doors of these classic trucks. Manufactured in the USA by Engineering Manufacturing Services (EMS Auto), this kit provides precise die-stamped replacement panels that allow you to section out degraded metal rather than hunting down hard-to-find, expensive, and often equally rotted original replacement doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBi-Gauge Structural Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eTo ensure a factory-correct repair that restores original chassis rigidity and external body lines, EMS Auto manufactures this kit utilizing two distinct sheet metal thicknesses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e18-Gauge Steel Inner Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e The inner door bottom panel is stamped from heavy 18-gauge cold-rolled steel. This extra thickness handles the structural load of the door assembly, provides rigid attachment points for inner weatherstripping, and forms the foundational drainage channel structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e20-Gauge Steel Outer Skin:\u003c\/b\u003e The outer patch skin is stamped from crisp 20-gauge steel, matching the flexibility and form of the original Ford body sheet metal. This ensures a clean weld-up and easier metal finishing\/blocking along the external lower door contour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSeamless Fitment \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Kit Design (1 Bushing\/2 Halves Equivalent Layout):\u003c\/b\u003e Each purchase includes \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eboth the inner structural floor section and the outer door skin section\u003c\/b\u003e to completely rebuild one door lower corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUniversal Regular Cab Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Die-stamped to fit all standard 1957, 1958, 1959, and 1960 Ford F100, F250, and F350 regular cab pickup trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtra Material Allowance:\u003c\/b\u003e Stamped with extended margins to give fabricators plenty of material to scribe, trim, and butt-weld directly into the stable upper sheet metal of the factory door shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTechnical Specification Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification \/ Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003eEMS Automotive (Engineering Manufacturing Services)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApplication Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003e1957–1960 Ford F100 \/ F250 \/ F350 Pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCab Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003eAll Regular Cab Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInner Panel Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003e18-Gauge Cold-Rolled Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOuter Skin Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\"\u003e20-Gauge Cold-Rolled Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKit Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,0\"\u003eInner Structural Bottom + Outer Door Skin Patch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7,1,0\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e🛠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eFabricator's Installation Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Before final welding, ensure you mock up the assembly on the truck body hinges to check the lower cab corner door gaps. Additionally, ensure you coat the internal, unexposed faces of the new 18-gauge structure and outer 20-gauge skin with a high-quality weld-through zinc primer to prevent hidden moisture and condensation from creating fresh rust in the new door seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"EMS","offers":[{"title":"Left (Driver Side)","offer_id":51924747976836,"sku":"EMS 420","price":254.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right (Passenger Side)","offer_id":51924748009604,"sku":"EMS 420","price":254.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/1180\/5316\/files\/420R.jpg?v=1780668792","url":"https:\/\/hotrodhardware.com\/products\/1957-60-ford-truck-f100-lower-door-bottom-repair-kit","provider":"Hot Rod Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}