another moment right there...

I'd avoid the 3/4 material unless you really like a heavy door that tends to stress the hinges.

2X4 as bracing is a little easier to work with, but hold it back from the latch side a half inch or so to keep it from hitting the jamb.

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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST

1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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