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hotwheels
Joined: 01 Jun 2007
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 Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:22 am Post subject: Doors & gas struts |
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They've been hanging there long enough... staring at me in all their ill-fitting glory. After many hours filing and sanding, my doors sort of fit. Anyone approaching this point should take a look at Deems website as it's very helpful.
A couple of questions...
Gas Struts - I searched the archives and found a couple people mentioned getting upgraded struts. Cost? Sources? Really necessary? Are they drop in replacements? Sounds like the standard Vans-supplied part is about to join other dead parts in my orange Homer Bucket.
DISCOAT 4220 - Wish I'd have known about it before installing windows... Hadn't heard anyone mention this stuff. Found it until poking around on Deems website. Looks really useful!
Cheers,
Jay
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rleffler
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Doors & gas struts |
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I found a product on ACS called DISCOAT that looks interesting in protecting the windows during construction and paint. (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/discoat4220plexiglass.php)
Does anyone have any experience using the product? If so, how much did you need to cover all five windows.
thanks,
bob
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Bob Turner
Joined: 03 Jan 2009
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Location: Castro Valley, CA
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 11:50 am Post subject: Re: Doors & gas struts |
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The Vans' struts work okay if you don't add a lot of weight to the door. If you do add a lot of interior panels, etc., you may need a stronger strut.
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Jim Berry
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Denver
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: Doors & gas struts |
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My doors are stock with no interior panels. Van's std. struts worked OK for about a year, then started to lose lift, especially in cold weather. Switched to Van's heavy duty struts. They work fine, but are pricey at about $120 each. McMaster-Carr has similar for lower cost.
Jim Berry
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