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Subject:Re: question regarding door stops/door brakes or whatever they are called
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:47:40 -0700

Lambo door hinges.

BenT
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On Oct 23, 2009, at 1:31 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM
 > wrote:

> 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
>>