I would guess, though I have no evidence, that there may be some additional reinforcement in the pan and top on the Double Doors to stiffen up the body and prevent it from flexing too much. Certainly if I were to do such a conversion I would put in extra bracing in those places.
On Jun 30, 2005, at 12:56 AM, John Bange wrote:
>> Is there any way to modify a standard, single sliding door to a >> double? >> >> > > Sure. First, get a right-hand drive Transporter (or at least all the > necessary door parts), do a little cutting and welding, and voila... > They all started off essentially "ambidextrous", as far as I've seen, > and the lefty-, righty-, or bothy-ness happened with the addition of > the appropriate panels, rails, guides, etc. at the factory. > > |
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