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toaster73(at)embarqmail.c
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject: Cabin door half alignment

I was wondering if any one has had a problem with  clecoing the cabin door shells together with the 4 alignment holes at each  corner of the window cut out. If I cleco the bottom corners the top corners miss  by about a 1/4 inch. (see photo) They seem to almost line up fore and aft but  are 1/4 inch off up and down. I tried clamping from the bottom of the window cut  out moving up thinking that it might be a tight fit and all but that didn't work  either.  I could cleco the fore and aft door to fuselage alignment holes  woth no problem too. I have the pink colored finish kit doors and cowling if  that makes a difference.

 Thanks in advance fro replies to the  greatest list in RV world.

 Chris Lucas

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egohr1

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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:23 am Post subject: Re: Cabin door half alignment

I had the same problem 10 days ago.  Called vans to confirm the issue and just used the lower 4 holes, 2 in the window frame and 2 for alignment to the fuse.  All looks good so far.  



I just finished the 8 hours of sanding and fitting to get the doors fit in the fuse, but they fit fine now.

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jesse(at)saintaviation.co
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:37 am Post subject: Cabin door half alignment

We have seen a lot of variation using this method.  We have found the best method to use is find out how much space you have in the opening, then tape spacers in around the cabin top in the door opening, then put your door in place and use a hole finder to drill the hole in the fiberglass.  YMMV, but we have noticed a fair bit of inconsistency.

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On Jan 13, 2008, at 7:38 PM, Chris wrote:

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		  I was wondering if any one has had a problem with clecoing the cabin door shells together with the 4 alignment holes at each corner of the window cut out. If I cleco the bottom corners the top corners miss by about a 1/4 inch. (see photo) They seem to almost line up fore and aft but are 1/4 inch off up and down. I tried clamping from the bottom of the window cut out moving up thinking that it might be a tight fit and all but that didn't work either.  I could cleco the fore and aft door to fuselage alignment holes woth no problem too. I have the pink colored finish kit doors and cowling if that makes a difference.

Thanks in advance fro replies to the greatest list in RV world.

Chris Lucas

40072 Finish and Panel<PICT1401 (Small).JPG>

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hotwheels

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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:23 am Post subject: Re: Cabin door half alignment

I had the same issue. Just used the lower holes (they matched). There's a lot of material to cut off after gluing the halves together, so it shouldn't be a big issue if the fit isn't perfect on the top holes. Pretty rough stuff. 



What's with the pink glass? Mine are all green colored. Allergy related? I haven't had any issues with itching except after sanding wing tip glass w/ embedded fabric. This stuff works pretty well if you don't want to wear gloves all the time



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Jay

Fiberglass interruptous while awaiting a replacement garage heater

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toaster73(at)embarqmail.c
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:05 pm Post subject: Cabin door half alignment

Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll forge ahead with just the other 4 

holes.  I noticed the pink glass not appearing on other peoples websites so 

it must be new to the finish kit and the M and W fiberglass people or 

whoever makes the parts...My 6 year old daughter sure likes them being pink!

-Chris Lucas

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patrick.pulis(at)seagas.c
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject: Cabin door half alignment

Mate, rest assured that pink is the go right now with Van's.  My lid,

doors and cowlings arrived back in November.  You guessed it - all pink.

It will make for an interesting unpainted first flight if nothing else!



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Patrick

Adelaide, South Australia



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