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Re: [Roadsters] Door limiter assembly

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net, msedlack@neo.rr.com
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Door limiter assembly
From: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:30:58 -0500
  Early VW beetles had this type of strap, but as I recall they were 
woven cloth, somewhat like seat belts, but of jute or cotton.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Mark Sedlack, On 10/6/2010 10:40 AM:
> If you're not concerned about being "correct", google "door check 
> strap" and you'll find things like these:
> http://www.shop.sachserodshop.com/product.sc?productId=1006&categoryId=221 
>
>
> Some are fancier with checkered or colored webbing, etc.
>
> Its what I used on the R, only I bought some antique car brackets, 
> mounted them where I wanted, then sewed the straps to that length.
> Mark Sedlack
> Clinton, OH
> 66 1600 http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
> 77 280Z http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Araujo" <aragal1966@yahoo.com>
> To: "Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 10:21 AM
> Subject: [Roadsters] Door limiter assembly
>
>
>> Hello to All,
>>
>> I purchased a 1600 (1967.5) through Mike Young in May and have
>> been working on
>> it for the past months (it's in Miami, Florida, now). During
>> this time, I
>> have enjoyed reading up on the problems encounterd by list
>> members and more
>> importantly, the solutions proposed/suggested/recommended by
>> others. Thanks and
>> congratulations to you all, for enlightening an amateur
>> grease monkey.
>>
>> Now I have a problem of my own. The door limiter bracket
>> inside one of my car's
>> door posts is torn and I want to repair it. I found
>> the following website that
>> has the parts (bracket and retainer
>> spring):  http://www.hrc-dat.com.au/sub2.htm
>> but OUCH!!! Any suggestions for a
>> more reasonable option?
>>
>> Thanks again!!
>>
>> Dan Araujo
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