Hi the challenges of first my resto continues... My 79 check strap needs converting to fit my earlier replacement doors. my question is has anyone done this before or have any suggestions, tips before I proceed? Many Thanks Again, pics attached
That's good news. The later flat checkstraps are much quieter You could either make up an adaptor plate, or just tack-weld the top and bottom of the check strap plate to the door. A bit ugly, but it works. Alternatively, you could fit the earlier mechs to the door - the big spring ones - and file down the end of the rod eye so it fits in the later pillar "slots". Had to do that on one of my doors. Prob with the early mechs is if there's any play in the retaining pin, they make a noise like a gunshot every time the door's opened
Thanks snotty I'm going for the adaptor plate option and use the later checkstraps. Anyone else done this ? Nice One
Hi All I've started making a plate for the check strap conversion (please see pic attached) Does anyone have an idea of how best to do this as the bolt holes do not line up ? Much appreciated
Can you not just cut of the top and bottom bits with the holes in, and then weld on longer bits with holes drilled to suit the doors?
Cut the holes like you’ve marked up on the check strap, put the plate over the check strap then screw the plate on, obviously you need to cut a hole in the middle of the plate for the check strap to fit through
I`ve got one of each , drivers door is old school `noisy` one whereas the passenger side is the new type and luuurrrvvvly ... I was going to make a plate but lost the workshop @varrenwisher . If you manage to make a conversion plate why not turn out a few - i`d certainly buy one and i`m sure there are others on here who would ??
Can only find this https://www.coolairvw.co.uk/Item/Sh..._Cab_Door_Hinge_Conversion_Kit_-_1975-79.html