Re: [SilverStreak] Thomas Williams new hinge installation procedure

[Keneth Wilson <ke5dfr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eddie, the instructions went prety much as planned.
There were a few places on
the 8 rivet part that had some body components apparentyl in the way and it
took a little work to get the riviet in and seated so that you could compress
it.  
On the plug door, you have to open it to clear and get the last two
rivets in place.  On the main door I had to set the 3 outer rivets and then
carefully open the main door to clear and set the inner set of rivets.
Even
with enough duct to hold together the the U.S.S. Texas, when I broke the
upper hinge loose, the door shifted.  But I was able to get the door back in
alignment without a problem.
I posted the picts of the finished job on the
forum.
And anyone that wants a set of original 1979 used  hinges....no
apparent cracks....make ne an offer if you need them, otherwise thay are going
up on the shelf in the shop with all of the other Rv parts and pieces.

 Ken
Wilson 
KE5DFR@sbcglobal.net 
Cypress, Texas

----- Original Message ----

Thomas,
Still catching up...So the rivets are not too
long for the installation and 
use, only too long to affix with the doors
closed? So do you install some of 
the rivets, then open the door(s) and
finish installing? Please explain 
sufficiently that I can correct any part of
the installation instructions as 
needed. Be specific. Email off list if
desired. We need to know what you 
know.

Did you use all the rivets I
provided?
Did you use the tape or give up on that?
Exactly what needs to be
changed in the instructions?
Did the Boeing drill bit work, useful, not?
Thank you.
-Eddie- Houston, TX