Radarsonwheels Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Happy 4th fellas Can anybody tell me more about how these door limiters are supposed to work? Search didn’t turn anything up. “Door limiters” gave a million posts- putting the AND inbetween gave zero. Maybe my nomenclature is wrong? Thanks! Radar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) door check will get a better response...the strap in this case is metal...it has incorporated into it spring steel latches that snap around the metal band riveted to the door as you show...the other end just pins to the A-post.....there is also a rubber cushion built into the check to absorb shock...the strap is usually pretty robust, the door strap can and will loosen or break out...repairable but will require some tedious work or removal of the outer layer for better access then weld back...often the door frame cracks where the latching section is riveted requiring welding as an effective long term repair. let me see if I can find a pic.... picture is not for your application but will show basic design and operational characteristics of the locking section.. Edited July 4, 2019 by Plymouthy Adams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radarsonwheels Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Aah. “Door check” thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 And when these are in proper condition they work very well. If broken or damaged (like any other door check) things can go bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radarsonwheels Posted July 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 Sorry for cross pollinating the info in this thread with my build thread. I’m going to hack at my hotrod the wrong way sometimes and that’s fine but this thread should stay about stock door checks in general for the searcher that wants to learn. In that spirit- a question: Does the stock check have a detent feature to keep a door held 4/5ths or so open? Like modern cars do? I’m looking at the section of the check right before the rubber on the long side of the arm- looks like duck lips. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radarsonwheels Posted July 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Oh and to further clean up and help consolidate this check info here’s the link to the stockers you can get from DCM that Merle took the time to look up for me https://dcmclassics.com/home/615-i-137-55-door-checksstops.html Edited July 6, 2019 by Radarsonwheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 there is no two step like later cars with the torsion spring and roller detent....as I stated last...the springs along the check bar that is what snaps and lock to the door latch...(see the oval you posted on your door) this is the stay open latch and stop combined...the rubber adds cushion.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) On 7/4/2019 at 6:36 AM, Radarsonwheels said: Can anybody tell me more about how these door limiters are supposed to work? May or may not help Edited July 6, 2019 by Brent B3B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radarsonwheels Posted July 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 Totally helps! It looks like the ‘duck bill’ part does indeed have a detent/stay open function? Pretty cool. Thany you for taking the time to make a little video 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 I need one of these for the passenger side... door is dented where it has opened into the rear edge of the front fender as a result of said piece missing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 20 hours ago, John-T-53 said: I need one of these for the passenger side... door is dented where it has opened into the rear edge of the front fender as a result of said piece missing. Those "arms" are re-popped by a few well known vendors. it's the "guide holder" at the door, a couple of us are working on..... I always thought a lack of grease, caused these to rust, break the holder, bind the door so, folks pulled them off and the door swung open too far and dented the door..... (but that is just speculation on my part) WOW, all that for a pennies worth of grease? ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Ah....good to hear. I will check online.... That "figure 8" spring clip...that's the part in the door that the arm slides through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) additional information - Door Check Operation Edited October 16, 2019 by JBNeal revised link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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