Pop top & catch mod F45 on Holdsworth
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Pop top & catch mod F45 on Holdsworth
I have seen an F45 on a Holdsworth but the catches were turned upside down because they clash with the F45, I can't think of a better idea.
The lower part is riveted into a part of the roof that I can't get to the inside, it has washers on the inside to stop the fibre glass cracking with the riveting ( I checked with an endoscope)
any ideas what fixing's I could use that won't crack the roof if I were to drill these out?
Also and idea where is good to get small over center catches in stainless?
thanks.
The lower part is riveted into a part of the roof that I can't get to the inside, it has washers on the inside to stop the fibre glass cracking with the riveting ( I checked with an endoscope)
any ideas what fixing's I could use that won't crack the roof if I were to drill these out?
Also and idea where is good to get small over center catches in stainless?
thanks.
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Re: Pop top catch modification for F45 fitting.
Rivets will be fine
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Re: Pop top catch modification for F45 fitting.
oooohhhh look what I found ...
tri fold rivets
never seen those before
tri fold rivets
never seen those before
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Re: Pop top catch modification for F45 fitting.
https://www.marinesuperstore.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Why would the glass be anything other than half full?
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Re: Pop top catch modification for F45 fitting.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1CATT ... 42&bih=572" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Why would the glass be anything other than half full?
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Re: Pop top catch modification for F45 fitting.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1CATT ... 42&bih=572" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Why would the glass be anything other than half full?
'89 panel van, 1.9 DG.
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Re: Pop top catch modification for F45 fitting.
Thanks Mitch
I think this looks about right,
The adjustable ones are a bit more agricultural but I think they will be better beacuse there is a step in the level of the two parts on the van which makes measurement of the pitch hard and they have a bigger gap to span the seal.
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/toggle-latches/3399218" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I printed the drawing 1:1 and will offer it up to see if it fits OK before ordering.
I think this looks about right,
The adjustable ones are a bit more agricultural but I think they will be better beacuse there is a step in the level of the two parts on the van which makes measurement of the pitch hard and they have a bigger gap to span the seal.
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/toggle-latches/3399218" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I printed the drawing 1:1 and will offer it up to see if it fits OK before ordering.
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Re: Pop top catch modification for F45 fitting.
These any good for you?
https://www.protex.com/30-670SS-spring- ... el-natural
Look similar to the originals
M
https://www.protex.com/30-670SS-spring- ... el-natural
Look similar to the originals
M
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Re: Pop top catch modification for F45 fitting.
diabolov wrote:These any good for you?
https://www.protex.com/30-670SS-spring- ... el-natural
Look similar to the originals
M
Thanks
I looked at lots like that but being non adjustable I'm only going to get one chance to get it right, I like the idea of adjustability but I realise its a trade off with looks.
lets be honest you won't see them behind the F45
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Re: Pop top catch modification for F45 fitting.
mmm a bit smaller than I thought might with with the old hook which is stainless and probably custom made but next size up maybe better.
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Re: Pop top & catch mod F45 on Holdsworth
found the pics of the van I saw and they have gone for the bigger latch, easier to reach over the F45 I think.
Might pop around to see if it's still there
looks like the Protex one, might take another look at them.
Might pop around to see if it's still there
looks like the Protex one, might take another look at them.
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Re: Pop top & catch mod F45 on Holdsworth
Been back, hopefully the owner didn't mind
definitely a protex latch
Looked closer at the bracket, either they cut the foot off the clamp, (it's an option but not sure I like modifying a structural bracket when the consequences of failure could be so bad) also possible that the earlier roof was not glued down like mine and there was enough flex in the roof and seal to poke the foot under,
deffo not an option on a later roof there is no seal it looks bonded down so back to plan A which is to cut a piece of the fibre glass away.
bracket looks like this
definitely a protex latch
Looked closer at the bracket, either they cut the foot off the clamp, (it's an option but not sure I like modifying a structural bracket when the consequences of failure could be so bad) also possible that the earlier roof was not glued down like mine and there was enough flex in the roof and seal to poke the foot under,
deffo not an option on a later roof there is no seal it looks bonded down so back to plan A which is to cut a piece of the fibre glass away.
bracket looks like this
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Re: Pop top & catch mod F45 on Holdsworth
Could you not get a stainless spreader plate made in such a way that will enable you to use the latch that you want rather than having to compromise? It would cost more than a few beers but your van is a keeper.
Why would the glass be anything other than half full?
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Re: Pop top & catch mod F45 on Holdsworth
what2do wrote:Could you not get a stainless spreader plate made in such a way that will enable you to use the latch that you want rather than having to compromise? It would cost more than a few beers but your van is a keeper.
I could, and I could make one myself, I thought about that too so I didn't have to drill too many new holes especially for the hook.
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Re: Pop top & catch mod F45 on Holdsworth
I think this is the one on the yellow van
https://www.protex.com/30-588SS-non-adj ... el-natural" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and I think a catch plate longer would be better to get the rivets away from the edge
https://www.protex.com/02-1260SS-Catch- ... el-Natural" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.protex.com/30-588SS-non-adj ... el-natural" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and I think a catch plate longer would be better to get the rivets away from the edge
https://www.protex.com/02-1260SS-Catch- ... el-Natural" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;