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Good idea. That may well be an option. The leather washers seem to work well but if they don't hold up we can give that option a try.

Doors, Part IX The design of the doors with there upward opening angle means that in a moment of inattention it could slam shut with a...

Good point. I have removed the audio box.

Headsets, 2024 The noise level inside the GT40 is significant even at part throttle. Ear plugs make conversation with a passenger...

Doors, Part VIII The assembled jambs were set in place with a single cleco to temporarily secure it. Later when the body is removed...

Doors, Part VII The distance from the jamb to the inside of the door latch is over an inch. Not wanting a door stud that long, we...

Doors, Part VI The design of the RCR fiberglass doors presents challenges. First, these fiberglass doors are hefty for their size and I...

Great job! I’ve spent much of the weekend working on my doors thanks to your guidance. The previous picture I posted of the RCR built...

Doors, Part V A lot of time was spent exploring options for the door latches. RCR provided Bear Claw latches which we had used on the...

Bingo! That is exactly the way I had assumed RCR intended it to be done. The section of aluminum covering the inside of the door is...

Perhaps this link will help: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/chuck-and-ryans-rcr-build.22083/post-216302

Doug If mounting on the outside of the door, consider the Mini Bear Claw latch. It is smaller than the one RCR provided and should be...

Interesting. A spring loaded striker would make the original style slam latch work more smoothly.

Good find! Yes indeed that looks like the original Gripwell End Slam Latch has a version that also looks like the original. data...

Doors, Part IV The body was put back on the car (I have lost track of the number of times it has been off and on). The door pocket...