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Old 03-26-2013, 09:17 PM
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Default Hidden oil door hinge

Anyone have a good economical source ?
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Old 03-26-2013, 09:33 PM
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Default try this

http://nonstopaviation.com/door-hidd...e-p-14565.html
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Old 03-28-2013, 08:14 AM
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Anyone have a good economical source ?
Avery Tools also carries these. I think they are also 40.00
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Old 03-28-2013, 08:54 AM
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Default I've got one

I've got a new one from Avery I didn't use. Will sell $30 plus shipping.
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Old 03-28-2013, 02:25 PM
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Default Hidden oil door hinge

Pete, your local "used auto parts mart" (AKA junk yard) has hundreds of them all sizes and shapes! Commonly known as a "fuel door hinge"! Got mine for 3 bucks!!
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Old 03-28-2013, 02:49 PM
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It's a short length of MS piano hinge and a piece of bent aluminum. Good grief man, fabricate something!

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Old 03-29-2013, 05:42 PM
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Dan,

I just looked at the picture and yes I think I'll make one up tomorrow.
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Old 03-30-2013, 02:13 AM
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B&B aircraft supplies in Kansas has the cam-locs for $10 bucks each and Cleaveland tools has the hinge for $41 dollars.

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Old 03-30-2013, 09:58 AM
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Dan,
Do you find that your single latch does the job? I see some builders with dual latches.
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Old 03-30-2013, 11:10 AM
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Dan,
Do you find that your single latch does the job? I see some builders with dual latches.

I used a single latch like Dan. Plane has been just over the speed red line with no problem. Saves a couple of ounces and they all add up!

I subscribe to Bert Rutan's admonition: throw it up-----if it comes down, it's too heavy.
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