16 Nov 2024
I am working on a possible gps mount to replace the fugly one I have.
The problem is the drivers door keeps shutting on my leg. I know that I can tighten the nut on the rod to keep the door open, when you do that the door becomes harder to open and close due to the rubber/tube friction required to keep the door open. It also wears out the rubber on the stay faster.
I needed something else.
How? What?
I looked over the situation.
Looked like I need something to bridge the gap from door to bulkhead.
Some 3/4" x 1/8 strap was bent into a "U" Shape and a hole was drilled into each side. The bracket was then pop riveted on the bulkhead side and a distance measurement made to the door. From this I could take and cut the length from a 5/16" rod and drill a hole across one end for the pivot. I had to stack washers to pull the rivet as the tool would not fit inside the bracket.
A check of the door closing revealed my top hinge bolt was hanging up on the edge of the bracket. My angle grinder quickly removed the offending portion and the door closed.
A yellow end cap was installed and I put a magnet low on the bulkhead side to keep the rattling noises down.
Here it is in all it's glory! LOL
I have the passenger door set so it stays open with the stay, because my neighbor uses it when he get in and out after a stroke.
