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Subject:Re: Sliding Door Rear Support Extender
From:Stacy Schneider
Date:Tue, 4 Nov 2008 09:40:20 -0600

Look on The Samba. Tristar Eric has one made and ready to go.

     Stacy

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 6:33 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:

> BenT Syncro wrote:
>
>> On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 5:22 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>  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
>

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