Swing-up Door Latches

[Lonnie Benson]

I am building swing-up doors for my Rebel and am trying to determine how many latches I will need and where to put them. My original thought was to put latches at the front, rear and bottom of the door. Now that I have the first door clecoed together and hanging it appears that the door may be sturdy enough to require only one latch at the bottom. I saw Curts' swing-up doors but do not remember how many latches he has.

Thanks for your help.

Lonnie

[rebelair]

Hi Lonnie

Rick Ford of Whitby Ontario has swing up doors on both sides of his Rebel. He could give you some help. Bob P. would have his phone number & he may have pictures on the web somewhere.

Brian #328R

-----Original Message-----
From: Lonnie Benson [mailto:lonben@erols.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2000 7:14 AM
To: Murphy Rebel Builders List
Subject: Swing-up Door Latches


I am building swing-up doors for my Rebel and am trying to determine how many latches I will need and where to put them. My original thought was to put latches at the front, rear and bottom of the door. Now that I have the first door clecoed together and hanging it appears that the door may be sturdy enough to require only one latch at the bottom. I saw Curts' swing-up doors but do not remember how many latches he has.

Thanks for your help.

Lonnie