congo181
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Yep. I have the tailgate which I want to keep, so I’m going to attempt to make s reasonable upper section from this door.
mystery
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may give you some info or an easy alternative to making it your self https://www.sp-4x4.com/product_p/320652.htm
congo181
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Thanks for the link Mystery. I’ve been looking at the SP one as it does look very well made, plus its a good reference as you suggest.
Id be buying one if it weren’t for the cost (I think I’ve got to shell out for front door skins which I hadn’t planned on).
I wonder if they’d sell me some brackets?
Anyone from SP 4x4 on here?
congo181
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Hi Lynall. That’s great thanks.
There are some bits of info I’d really appreciate having, but it might involve a tape measure
1. What’s the cross sectional dimensions of the hinge material?
2. What’s the position of the two bolts hole relative to the end of the hinge?
3. What’s the distance down from the top of the door to the bolt holes?
4. What’s the distance from the top of the roof to the hinge pin.
5. If you could stretch to making a side profile tracing of the hinge for me that would be tops
Well, you did offer
congo181
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Yes I think I’ll have to. I think my version will have more glass than a real one and therefore be heavier.
Hi Lynall. That’s great thanks.
There are some bits of info I’d really appreciate having, but it might involve a tape measure
1. What’s the cross sectional dimensions of the hinge material?
2. What’s the position of the two bolts hole relative to the end of the hinge?
3. What’s the distance down from the top of the door to the bolt holes?
4. What’s the distance from the top of the roof to the hinge pin.
5. If you could stretch to making a side profile tracing of the hinge for me that would be tops
Well, you did offer
pm me so I dont forget, forgetting is something I excell at!
congo181
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Got the repair section from YRM this morning (they’re a really good company) and have cut it into the bottom of the frame. I was going to leave the existing rail but in the end it had to come off.
It may be that I need to add a bit in above the new rail.
Glass still fits and it is still square in the hole.
It may be that I need to add a bit in above the new rail.
Glass still fits and it is still square in the hole.
congo181
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My plan was to have a galvanised strip riveted on to the lower face that dropped down over the tailgate. I could possible incorporate a seal into the back of that, but it’d take care of the drops at least.
Dr Strangeglove
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How will you lock this? I have seen ones with a twist type T handle like on some garage doors, but I liked the upper tailgate handle/latch on the old RRC - though I am not sure of sizes etc as I don't have one anymore, so can't say if they would be suitable.
congo181
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It’ll have a T-Handle like on a series. It will operate two horizontal rods that will cam into brackets in the side panels to lock. I’m also hoping to incorporate an internal handle as well.
Dr Strangeglove
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I have used the T handle before in various doors and lockers but never used an internal one. I would think you could fit a handle inside too, however these types tend to have a lock in the individual handle so if locked externally you could not exit from inside.
We used a company called Albert Jagger. They do lots of vehicle hardware so it will be worth looking at for some ideas. They were a reasonable price, but we got trade rates. You tend to have to ring or email for prices.
