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Old 11-15-2011, 07:49 AM
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When I built my RV7 there was a guy making nice machined canopy latch handles. Anyone know if he still makes them? Don
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Old 11-15-2011, 09:26 AM
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Talk to Jason at JDAir.com.



A bunch more photos at my web site under the Finish Kit, Canopy section.

These are really nice. Way better than Van's stock design.
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Old 11-15-2011, 09:55 AM
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Bruce, This is for a slider. The top outside handle. Don
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Old 11-15-2011, 09:58 AM
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Are you looking for this type of sliding canopy latch or the tip-up kind?

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Old 11-15-2011, 10:45 AM
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That's the one. Don
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Old 11-15-2011, 11:15 AM
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Looks to be the Rivethead Aero product. I have one on my '8', it is a beautiful piece, unfortunately Rivethead's customer service was, um, lacking. Here is a thread from the past:

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=19384

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Old 11-15-2011, 06:13 PM
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I suggest that you do it yourself - it can be done in less than half an hour, and achieve a beautiful result. Draw some guide lines on the Van's supplied part, and shape using a bench sander and a Scotchbrite wheel. Polish with fine sandpaper (with wet and dry) and aluminum polish.
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Old 11-15-2011, 07:51 PM
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We did make a production version of the slider handle. But the customer drilled hole in the shaft was just to inconsistent to deal with.
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Old 11-15-2011, 09:23 PM
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I suggest that you do it yourself - it can be done in less than half an hour, and achieve a beautiful result. Draw some guide lines on the Van's supplied part, and shape using a bench sander and a Scotchbrite wheel. Polish with fine sandpaper (with wet and dry) and aluminum polish.
Very satisfying way to spend a bit of time!
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When I did my 7 I got it almost perfect and then polished through the top of it. The Rivithead was really nice. Helping a friend on his 7 right now. Don
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Old 11-16-2011, 02:47 AM
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The first pic looks a lot like a product Robbie Attaway designed and once sold. It is the type I have on my RV6. I believe he sold the rights to manufacture it to someone and no longer makes it himself.

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