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Door check strap

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:16 pm
by 4cambob
Following an unsuccessful search on here for replacement door check straps for the coupe, I have found some new ones which may fit our cars.
https://classicalfa.com/mn054-montreal- ... strap-kit/
Did Bertone not make the bodies for the Montreal and our coupes.

Re: Door check strap

Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:05 pm
by ThomasK
Hi,
I have once tried Alfa ones. They fit Or can be made fit with a bit grinding but are a bit too short - what means the door cannot be opened completely... so not useable from my experience.

KR Thomas

Re: Door check strap

Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:27 pm
by jtperry8sf9
You mean this:
Screen Shot 2020-08-08 at 8.08.54 AM.png
from here.. https://www.dinoparts.com/

Johnny Pergolizzi
San Diego, Ca.

Re: Door check strap

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:52 am
by 4cambob
The alfa gtv strap is 95mm and too short. The Montreal strap is the same size as the dino at about 103mm.Johnny the metal part you show is only the internal part of the strap so can't be used as is.

Re: Door check strap

Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:20 pm
by bhiggins2
After reading the post on door check straps I decided to look to see what comprised the "check strap assembly" only to discover mine are completely missing. Neither side is there. I see threaded holes where they should be. Does anyone have the bits that are not available at Dinoparts that they would like to sell? Ben. bhiggins2@aol.com.

Re: Door check strap

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 9:05 am
by Tobi
It should be possible to find those aluminium fittings from one of the many wrecked coupes. Maybe Alfredo joins in and can offer them. I've adopted Georg's solution. It works pretty good.
http://www.dino-register-deutschland.de ... 520&p=6393

Re: Door check strap

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:04 pm
by Georg
I have developed a new door strap that holds the door in every position. You need to send me the four fittings in the door and the A-pillar and in return you will receive two ready to build in sets of straps.
Using and refurbishing the old straps will not lead to a satisfactory result
Georg

Re: Door check strap

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 2:08 pm
by Tobi
Many aluminium fittings have been modified with thread and screws as seen on Georg's images. I was lucky that mine have been untouched. I've used pins and only had to convert Georg's rollers a little bit to make his solution fit again. You can see it in the German thread I've linked.

Re: Door check strap

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:57 pm
by croker
I would be interested in the check straps if still available Georg?

Re: Door check strap

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:41 pm
by Georg
Hi Croker, I have sent you a private message.
Georg