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* Determine latch/locking mechanism
* Determine latch/locking mechanism
* Weld on 2 additional hinges (5/16 x .050) per side
* Weld on 2 additional hinges (5/16 x .050) per side on fuselage
* Design layout and supports, possibly window
* Design layout and supports, possibly window
* Buy tubing 3/4 x 3/4 x .049 6061
* Design bolt on hinges for aluminum door tube
* Design a latching mechanism
* Buy tubing 3/4 x 3/4 x .062 6061
** Takeoff: (38 + 32 + 40  + 28  + 38) x 2 = 352'
* Buy tubing 1/2 x 1/2 x ? 6061 for pop out windows.
 
[[File:Door-sill-cutout.jpeg|Stock door sill cut out and removed]]
 
[[File:New-door-sill.jpg|New taller door sill welded in (thanks Mike)]]

Latest revision as of 00:00, 16 November 2017

I have raised the door sills 2.5", effectively shortening the doors so that they will clear the lift struts.

To do:

  • Determine latch/locking mechanism
  • Weld on 2 additional hinges (5/16 x .050) per side on fuselage
  • Design layout and supports, possibly window
  • Design bolt on hinges for aluminum door tube
  • Design a latching mechanism
  • Buy tubing 3/4 x 3/4 x .062 6061
    • Takeoff: (38 + 32 + 40 + 28 + 38) x 2 = 352'
  • Buy tubing 1/2 x 1/2 x ? 6061 for pop out windows.

Stock door sill cut out and removed

New taller door sill welded in (thanks Mike)