by Guest Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:57 amAnybody have any pictures of what holds the doghouse up?. I've never seen or had one in my 1968 GMC Handi Van. I've been using a baseball bat for the past 20 years but I'd really like to buy one or make one my self.
Thanks
Thanks
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donivan65
panelmanrd
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What holds up the doghouse?.......
panelmanrd- Number of posts : 801
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prop rod that is bolted to the pass side of the lid and it slides in a track on the pass side of the
doghouse just below the sealing lip
doghouse just below the sealing lip
donivan65- Governor
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Cool thanks! I still have the track on the pass side and the bolt on the dog house. I guess I'm only missing the prop rod. Anyone have a pic of the prop rod it self? and maybe the measurements?. It can't be that hard to make one.
Riconine- Number of posts : 53
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Another option would be hydraulic hood or hatch struts. They're available in different lengths & weight rating. We used the marine version on boat hatches.
Cheers - Ric
Cheers - Ric
Vantasia- Number of posts : 1412
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Ask around, some one must have a rod off a parts van, I found an original chain for my 1st Gen lid, but the 2nd gen used the rod.
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I just made one out of some threaded rod, a bolt, some nuts, and washers. Didn't cost me anything. I had this stuff laying around. Works great! I'll probably replace it when I find a stock one.
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Way to McGiver it, Ed!!! Nice looking motor too!
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AzDon- Number of posts : 753
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Here is a simple idea..... Have a strap with a couple of snap hooks to strap the lid to the ceiling
panelmanrd- Number of posts : 801
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one of the guys in our club used an a frame ladder spreader
to hold up the lid, don't have a pic
to hold up the lid, don't have a pic
