R rhjackson Well-known member Joined Apr 22, 2007 Messages 73 Reaction score 0 Jun 24, 2010 #1 Hi... What are the differences between an early and late bay rear hatch? I need to get a replacement but they look near identical Cheers
Hi... What are the differences between an early and late bay rear hatch? I need to get a replacement but they look near identical Cheers
Doris Well-known member Joined Jul 5, 2008 Messages 3,601 Reaction score 3 Location just above the middle Jun 24, 2010 #2 the hinge mounting holes on the sides are in a slightly different place,sorry don't know any dimensions.
the hinge mounting holes on the sides are in a slightly different place,sorry don't know any dimensions.
Graham L Well-known member Joined Jan 19, 2008 Messages 5,372 Reaction score 321 Location Bolton Year of Your Van(s) 1971 Van Type Hightop Panel Jun 24, 2010 #3 From memory I think the latch mechaism is different on a late as well so you need to make sure the lock mech etc is in exactly the same position,
From memory I think the latch mechaism is different on a late as well so you need to make sure the lock mech etc is in exactly the same position,
R rhjackson Well-known member Joined Apr 22, 2007 Messages 73 Reaction score 0 Jun 24, 2010 #4 So converted a late hatch to an early one sounds like it is is going to be too much hassle... Are the late split screen hatch the same as the early bay's? cheers
So converted a late hatch to an early one sounds like it is is going to be too much hassle... Are the late split screen hatch the same as the early bay's? cheers
Doris Well-known member Joined Jul 5, 2008 Messages 3,601 Reaction score 3 Location just above the middle Jun 24, 2010 #5 rhjackson said: Are the late split screen hatch the same as the early bay's? cheers Click to expand... yep it fits,but the lock/latch is a slightly different shape hole,if you can plate,weld and grind it back then you'll be OK.
rhjackson said: Are the late split screen hatch the same as the early bay's? cheers Click to expand... yep it fits,but the lock/latch is a slightly different shape hole,if you can plate,weld and grind it back then you'll be OK.
Graham L Well-known member Joined Jan 19, 2008 Messages 5,372 Reaction score 321 Location Bolton Year of Your Van(s) 1971 Van Type Hightop Panel Jun 25, 2010 #6 PS If its any help I've got 2 early bay rear hatches in stock at the moment if its of any use, drop me a pm or email,
PS If its any help I've got 2 early bay rear hatches in stock at the moment if its of any use, drop me a pm or email,