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> Chassis stiffening...a "different" approach?
Mueller
post Jan 10 2003, 03:47 PM
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I'm not sure how strong the front hinges are on our doors, but I think a cam-lock device once the doors are closed would immensely stiffen the car, this would be ideal for those that do not want a cage.

Torsion/twisting would still occur, but this would be a good compromise IMHO....

The biggest hurdle would be designing the lock that would easily unlock from the outside if one was involved in a wreck.

The convertible Mercedes supposedly have a very strong locking mechanism that "ties" the car together once the doors are shut.
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Mueller   Chassis stiffening...a "different" approach?   Jan 10 2003, 03:47 PM
campbellcj   I wonder if something as 'simple' as a dou...   Jan 10 2003, 05:29 PM
Brad Roberts   The jams are NOT strong. We have to be semi carefu...   Jan 10 2003, 05:40 PM
Mueller   That is true, the jabs are just one thin piece wit...   Jan 10 2003, 05:54 PM
Van914   My 1963 Mercury Convertable hae wedges on the door...   Jan 10 2003, 07:23 PM
Tony C   When I "pre-stress" the jams with the Tony and Bra...   Jan 10 2003, 10:05 PM
Tony C   Here is a pic of the Tony and Brad "Door Jam Fixn...   Jan 10 2003, 10:10 PM
GWN7   The weakest point on any car is the hinge side. Th...   Jan 10 2003, 10:52 PM
seanery   Man, I like that cage! Side protection and st...   Jan 10 2003, 11:33 PM
Brad Roberts   Average cost is 1600$ You have several option...   Jan 10 2003, 11:41 PM
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