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I don't remember it being difficult, so I just took a look.
It looks like you remove the door handle (1 screw in the center), and the 3 screws surrounding it, and then remove the 3 screws around the latch. 1 on the interior, and 2 on the back edge of the door, above and below the actual latch...
Just based on what I learned when reading about lifting Jeeps, I would put the shackle at an angle (not 90°). On those, they are worried about the shackle inverting when flexing the suspension off-road. That often ends up bending the spring.
If you plan to use the Deuce 4x4 off road, the same...
I'm not sure about 24084, but the 24087 I got (Not Behr, but the color should be similar no matter the paint) could definitely be considered brown, especially on a computer screen.. It might be worth buying the sample to see if it's right. Then you could test your painting process as well.
I tell people who ask that no, I did not serve. This is my tribute to, way of thanking, and showing pride for those who did.
I've had several veterans thank me for that, when truly I am the one who should be thankful for what they did for me.
Forgot about this thread until I started planning the markings for mine. Here's a before/after shot with ~4 years in between:
It's nowhere near the quality of some others on here, but it looks so much better!
Now I just need to repair/paint the troop seats and bows, and paint the wheels, and...