[rebel-builders] Moose Gull Wing doors

[Ted Waltman]

What make/model gas struts? How long are they open and how long closed?

On May 8, 2010 3:06 PM, "Kelly M. Ewing" <kelly@tru-form.ca> wrote:

I have a couple of gas lift shocks for the gull wing style doors, however
not sure exactly if there is a specific way to measure and install these
shocks.

Only want to drill the holes once.

Any help would be great


Thanks guys
Kelly (Moose)
kelly@tru-form.ca
Enjoy your day !




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[Kelly M. Ewing]

Hi Ted we're looking at a 6" stroke and an overall length of 11 3/4". I'm not at the plane now and that's all I think I can remember. Make and model I'm not sure right now its for closet doors and cabinets. I can tell you tomorrow exactly.

Thanks Ted
Kelly
kelly@tru-form.ca
Enjoy your day !


-----Original Message-----
From: Ted Waltman <tedwaltman@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 20:10:47
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose Gull Wing doors

What make/model gas struts? How long are they open and how long closed?

On May 8, 2010 3:06 PM, "Kelly M. Ewing" <kelly@tru-form.ca> wrote:

I have a couple of gas lift shocks for the gull wing style doors, however
not sure exactly if there is a specific way to measure and install these
shocks.

Only want to drill the holes once.

Any help would be great


Thanks guys
Kelly (Moose)
kelly@tru-form.ca
Enjoy your day !




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[robert@montanasky.us]

Identified the bracket mounting locations at the door. I measured the
length of
the extended strut, and then fully compressed the strut and measured the
length.
With the door tied to the desired full-open position I wanted (horizontal),
I
marked initial bracket locations with the strut in place starting with the
bottom of the gas strut mount where the bottom of the instrument panel
rivets to
the door opening. Then with the door closed, I checked that the distance
between these two marked points did not get less then the compressed
distance
plus 1/4" (I used a cut piece of dowel wood) during the closing of the door
...
with this closed distance plus 1/4" being my target. Had to remark the
locations a few times before I was confident I got the full open I wanted,
and
the fully closed plus 1/4" distance as the doors rotated down and closed.
This
process worked for me, as the doors now open to full horizontal, and snap
closed
(go over center) when the door is almost closed.

Cheers, Bob 612e

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From: Kelly M. Ewing kelly@tru-form.ca
Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 11:58:01 +0000
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose Gull Wing doors


Hi Ted we're looking at a 6" stroke and an overall length of 11 3/4". I'm
not at
the plane now and that's all I think I can remember. Make and model I'm
not
sure right now its for closet doors and cabinets. I can tell you tomorrow
exactly.

Thanks Ted
Kelly
kelly@tru-form.ca
Enjoy your day !


-----Original Message-----
From: Ted Waltman <tedwaltman@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 20:10:47
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose Gull Wing doors

What make/model gas struts? How long are they open and how long closed?

On May 8, 2010 3:06 PM, "Kelly M. Ewing" <kelly@tru-form.ca> wrote:

I have a couple of gas lift shocks for the gull wing style doors, however
not sure exactly if there is a specific way to measure and install these
shocks.

Only want to drill the holes once.

Any help would be great


Thanks guys
Kelly (Moose)
kelly@tru-form.ca
Enjoy your day !




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[Kelly M. Ewing]

Thanks Bob that sounds some what like the way I was thinking. I will try to install in the next few days and if there are any questions I can e-mail then.

Thanks a lot
Kelly
kelly@tru-form.ca
Enjoy your day !


-----Original Message-----
From: "robert@montanasky.us" <robert@montanasky.us>
Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 10:54:54
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose Gull Wing doors

Identified the bracket mounting locations at the door. I measured the
length of
the extended strut, and then fully compressed the strut and measured the
length.
With the door tied to the desired full-open position I wanted (horizontal),
I
marked initial bracket locations with the strut in place starting with the
bottom of the gas strut mount where the bottom of the instrument panel
rivets to
the door opening. Then with the door closed, I checked that the distance
between these two marked points did not get less then the compressed
distance
plus 1/4" (I used a cut piece of dowel wood) during the closing of the door
...
with this closed distance plus 1/4" being my target. Had to remark the
locations a few times before I was confident I got the full open I wanted,
and
the fully closed plus 1/4" distance as the doors rotated down and closed.
This
process worked for me, as the doors now open to full horizontal, and snap
closed
(go over center) when the door is almost closed.

Cheers, Bob 612e

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From: Kelly M. Ewing kelly@tru-form.ca
Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 11:58:01 +0000
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose Gull Wing doors


Hi Ted we're looking at a 6" stroke and an overall length of 11 3/4". I'm
not at
the plane now and that's all I think I can remember. Make and model I'm
not
sure right now its for closet doors and cabinets. I can tell you tomorrow
exactly.

Thanks Ted
Kelly
kelly@tru-form.ca
Enjoy your day !


-----Original Message-----
From: Ted Waltman <tedwaltman@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 20:10:47
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose Gull Wing doors

What make/model gas struts? How long are they open and how long closed?

On May 8, 2010 3:06 PM, "Kelly M. Ewing" <kelly@tru-form.ca> wrote:

I have a couple of gas lift shocks for the gull wing style doors, however
not sure exactly if there is a specific way to measure and install these
shocks.

Only want to drill the holes once.

Any help would be great


Thanks guys
Kelly (Moose)
kelly@tru-form.ca
Enjoy your day !




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[Ted Waltman]

Thanks for the detailed description Bob. That's basically the same approach
I took also. I'll have to look at/measure the distances on mine. I got my
struts from Austin Hardware. If they are the same make/model/distances I
would be happy to take measurements for anyone.

Ted

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From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
robert@montanasky.us
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 8:55 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose Gull Wing doors

Identified the bracket mounting locations at the door. I measured the
length of
the extended strut, and then fully compressed the strut and measured the
length.
With the door tied to the desired full-open position I wanted (horizontal),
I
marked initial bracket locations with the strut in place starting with the
bottom of the gas strut mount where the bottom of the instrument panel
rivets to
the door opening. Then with the door closed, I checked that the distance
between these two marked points did not get less then the compressed
distance
plus 1/4" (I used a cut piece of dowel wood) during the closing of the door
...
with this closed distance plus 1/4" being my target. Had to remark the
locations a few times before I was confident I got the full open I wanted,
and
the fully closed plus 1/4" distance as the doors rotated down and closed.
This
process worked for me, as the doors now open to full horizontal, and snap
closed
(go over center) when the door is almost closed.

Cheers, Bob 612e

Original Message:
-----------------
From: Kelly M. Ewing kelly@tru-form.ca
Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 11:58:01 +0000
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose Gull Wing doors


Hi Ted we're looking at a 6" stroke and an overall length of 11 3/4". I'm
not at
the plane now and that's all I think I can remember. Make and model I'm
not
sure right now its for closet doors and cabinets. I can tell you tomorrow
exactly.

Thanks Ted
Kelly
kelly@tru-form.ca
Enjoy your day !


-----Original Message-----
From: Ted Waltman <tedwaltman@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 20:10:47
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose Gull Wing doors

What make/model gas struts? How long are they open and how long closed?

On May 8, 2010 3:06 PM, "Kelly M. Ewing" <kelly@tru-form.ca> wrote:

I have a couple of gas lift shocks for the gull wing style doors, however
not sure exactly if there is a specific way to measure and install these
shocks.

Only want to drill the holes once.

Any help would be great


Thanks guys
Kelly (Moose)
kelly@tru-form.ca
Enjoy your day !




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