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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => SCTA Rule Questions => Topic started by: Jonny Hotnuts on May 21, 2011, 07:44:34 PM

Title: Dan (or other)....what say ye.
Post by: Jonny Hotnuts on May 21, 2011, 07:44:34 PM

Last year I had a mechanical failure in the door mechanism that prevented me from exiting the vehicle after a run.
I was able to 'Jerry rig' (*note; I have no idea who Jerry is or why he is so famous for rigging) and get the handle to work but vowed to make a better latch system.
The OEM Fiat handles are junk and I want to do a new latch similar to what many others are currently running.

My question is that will it be OK for me to remove this lever all together and put a plate in its place? The plastic housing is broke to duke and do not want any misconceptions from safety crews trying to open the door using a disabled handle. (*even though the new one will be clearly marked ;) )

So is it OK for me to shave the handle?

~JH
 

Title: Re: Dan (or other)....what say ye.
Post by: manta22 on May 21, 2011, 08:46:06 PM

JH;

That "Jerry-rigged" expression came about during the War-- Germans were refered to as "Jerries" by the British and it was a disparaging remark about how someone did something.
It is also how the term "Jerry Can" originated. (5gal gas cans)

Regards, Neil   Tucson, AZ

Title: Re: Dan (or other)....what say ye.
Post by: Jonny Hotnuts on May 21, 2011, 09:10:36 PM

Neil, thats great. I love stuff like that.....


BTW:

The handle in queston......

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247173_2003995215576_1114496579_32400180_5073380_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan (or other)....what say ye.
Post by: Freud on May 21, 2011, 10:34:42 PM

It's easier to get a dispensation than permission.

FREUD

Title: Re: Dan (or other)....what say ye.
Post by: jimmy six on May 21, 2011, 11:49:05 PM

If you are not making your car more "aero-dynamic" than stock I would see no problem. If the stock one "hangs out in the air" I would replace it with one that does the same thing. If it's flush stock, then another one that's flush should surfice.

An example would be putting a 50 Ford push button where a 49 Ford push down to me would be OK; but replacing the 49 push down with a 2006 flush mount maybe asking for trouble. Good Luck.................

Title: Re: Dan (or other)....what say ye.
Post by: Jonny Hotnuts on May 22, 2011, 12:01:57 AM

This handle is very flush...no aero advantage by removing. I just dont like the idea of having 2 door handles, one real one disabled. Truth be known the ball knob at the base of the window is worse for aeros then the oem latch.

~JH

Title: Re: Dan (or other)....what say ye.
Post by: dw230 on May 22, 2011, 12:51:06 AM

Door mechanism does not have to be OEM.

DW

Title: Re: Dan (or other)....what say ye.
Post by: Milwaukee Midget on May 22, 2011, 10:25:54 AM

Looks like a good candidate for replacement might be off of a Gremilin/Hornet/Javalin.

Title: Re: Dan (or other)....what say ye.
Post by: tortoise on May 22, 2011, 11:49:23 AM

Quote from: Jonny Hotnuts on May 21, 2011, 07:44:34 PM

(*note; I have no idea who Jerry is or why he is so famous for rigging)

"Jerry-rig" is derived from "jury-rig", a centuries-old nautical term for improvised repairs.