'69 wiper door repair
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'69 wiper door repair
Pretty unique problem that i need some help/advice on. When I got my car it was a mess and I was less informed. The wiper door was in the passenger seat with all the tiny screws snapped off and bubba repairs attempted.
What I ended up doing was drilling the damaged areas and restoring it wih 5/16 aluminum bolts that I subsequently cut off, thus leaving a nice solid surface. Silly me, I figured I could re-drill the door precisely and be fine. WRONG! when I got it all back together it was off, not much, but enough that I realized I needed help.
Is there anyone out there that has a jig and the ability to do this properly? I would be willing to send it out, but is it worth it? Can you still buy the door new or repop? All advice is greatly appreciated!
Hans
What I ended up doing was drilling the damaged areas and restoring it wih 5/16 aluminum bolts that I subsequently cut off, thus leaving a nice solid surface. Silly me, I figured I could re-drill the door precisely and be fine. WRONG! when I got it all back together it was off, not much, but enough that I realized I needed help.
Is there anyone out there that has a jig and the ability to do this properly? I would be willing to send it out, but is it worth it? Can you still buy the door new or repop? All advice is greatly appreciated!
Hans
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Hans
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Hi Hans,
Have you tried to get the 'tilt' you need by using the 'stop' screw and pad?
If you run out of adjustment on the screw you may need to shave or shim the pad.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
The screw, one each side:
The pad, one each side:
Have you tried to get the 'tilt' you need by using the 'stop' screw and pad?
If you run out of adjustment on the screw you may need to shave or shim the pad.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
The screw, one each side:
The pad, one each side:
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[QUOTE=Alan 71;1588232629]Hi Hans,
Have you tried to get the 'tilt' you need by using the 'stop' screw and pad?
If you run out of adjustment on the screw you may need to shave or shim the pad.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Ah ha, it's been so long since I re-assembled it, I forgot about them completely! I'll give it a shot, thanks!
Hans
Have you tried to get the 'tilt' you need by using the 'stop' screw and pad?
If you run out of adjustment on the screw you may need to shave or shim the pad.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Ah ha, it's been so long since I re-assembled it, I forgot about them completely! I'll give it a shot, thanks!
Hans
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Just type in wiper door repair where it says Desc over at the upper left of the page.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....ort~A2~cadefib
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Pretty unique problem that i need some help/advice on. When I got my car it was a mess and I was less informed. The wiper door was in the passenger seat with all the tiny screws snapped off and bubba repairs attempted.
What I ended up doing was drilling the damaged areas and restoring it wih 5/16 aluminum bolts that I subsequently cut off, thus leaving a nice solid surface. Silly me, I figured I could re-drill the door precisely and be fine. WRONG! when I got it all back together it was off, not much, but enough that I realized I needed help.
Hans
What I ended up doing was drilling the damaged areas and restoring it wih 5/16 aluminum bolts that I subsequently cut off, thus leaving a nice solid surface. Silly me, I figured I could re-drill the door precisely and be fine. WRONG! when I got it all back together it was off, not much, but enough that I realized I needed help.
Hans