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Subject:Re: Sliding Door Rear Support Extender
From:John Rodgers
Date:Tue, 4 Nov 2008 06:33:04 -0600

BenT Syncro wrote:
> On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 5:22 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
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>
>> Is there anyone who has these, or can fabricate them? It's the piece
>> that allows the rear door to kick out a bit more to clar wider tires.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> John Rodgers
>>
>
>
> See Scott's comments. To extend mine, a welder friend drilled one and
> threaded both cut ends. Then
> he ran a threaded rod through it so he can adjust to whatever length I
> wanted. Then he just filled it in
> with welding rod; ground smooth; then painted. Looks like it came th that
> way. Cost me a 6-pack of
> Coronas.
>
>
> --
> BenT
>
>
>
Sounds intriguing. I think I will see my welder.

Hmmm, now what did I do with that bottle of Schnapps..........? :-)

John Rodgers
88 GL driver