Thread: Jeff's RCR40
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Old 05-27-07, 06:18 PM   #9 (permalink)
Jeff Hamilton
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Re: Jeff's RCR40

Door handles and latches are installed. I built several different ways that didn't work. I then applied the KISS method (Keep It Simple Stupid). I cut the door where the pivot bolt needed to be with a die grinder. I used about 18" of 3/8" fuel line. Measure from the bottom of the door to the handle and mark it. Slid the handle on the tube where it is going to ride then put my cordless drill on it and spin it until it spins freely. Bend a 90 in the tube about 1" over the handle. The tube is strong enough to hold it in position but if you really yank on the handle it will bend a little to fit the opening. I used 2 mounting clamps (one at the bottom that you can't see in the pic) and a tail pipe hanger. I don't think you need the tail pipe hanger but I was going to use it for the pivot for the inside handle. The wife came up with the idea of using a push button for the inside release. I used 1/2" SS tube now I need to find a button for the top.
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