Someone had a somewhat similar request a few weeks ago, for a mod that would give the doors a detent midway out so they need a second push to open fully. For the same reason -- to avoid having them swing into the car right next to the van. Anyone got any ideas? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR
On 10/23/2009 1:15 PM David Cohen wrote: > Hi, > Is there a way to tighten up the door stops/brakes in a 90 Vanagon to > keep the front doors from swinging open so quickly when opening from inside > the van? Or, do I need to purchase new ones? I keep having close calls of > my door banging into that shiny, new Mercedes Benz when opening the door > from inside the van in a crowding parking lock. Your suggestions are always > appreciated. > > David > |
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