Date:         Thu, 12 Jul 2001 12:04:15 +0200
Reply-To:     Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@GMX.DE>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@GMX.DE>
Subject:      Re: Sliding door extension help
Comments: To: BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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> Can anyone advise me on
> what modification I need to do to the track itself? I will try this during
> the coming weekend. I'm hoping I can get some tips prior to actually
tackling
> the job. The earlier vans are relatively simple. However, the newer vans
have
> a rear latching system which I still don't understand.

Simple. You always have to shorten the track the same amount than you
extended the hinge.
So for your hinge you have to shorten the track one inch.

Cut off the front part of the track (where the hinge stops when closing the
door) and weld it in again one inch more to the rear of the van (to the left
of the track when standing in front of it)
Thatīs all.

For hinges extended three or more inches, the track also has to be shortened
three or more inches.
If you donīt do this, the sliding door will close too far frontwards,
dangling on the pillar because of the longer hinge.


Raimund



>
> I know we have listvendors  who have done this. However, I do not expect
them
> to give away their trade secrets. They worked hard at their craft they
> deserve to make money. However, I am trying to save money so I am trying
to
> do this myself with some help from you folks. I'm happy to share my
> discoveries with you. BTW one vendor quoted me $200 for the hinge pin
which
> ended up costing me less than $5 to do. I have friends in hot places
(welding
> places).
>
> TIA,
> BenT
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