Robert Hicks Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Good evening all, My 63C model has a small gap, maybe 1/16 near the top of the door. A buddy of mine says he recalls a mod that adds a pin up there helping it to close better. He said to look for it on Lasars website but I’m having no luck. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydvrboy Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I know others may gasp at this solution, but I had the same problem and it’s fixed now. I went to Walmart and found the thickest, squishiest, foam weatherstripping they had. Ironically, this was also the cheapest they had, less than $5. I replaced my door seal with that and it seals up perfectly. Much better than the factory seal I had before. Someone said that’s great, but how long will it last? It’s been in about a year with no signs of wear, so for $5, I’m happy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Hicks Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I know others may gasp at this solution, but I had the same problem and it’s fixed now. I went to Walmart and found the thickest, squishiest, foam weatherstripping they had. Ironically, this was also the cheapest they had, less than $5. I replaced my door seal with that and it seals up perfectly. Much better than the factory seal I had before. Someone said that’s great, but how long will it last? It’s been in about a year with no signs of wear, so for $5, I’m happy!Same guy also suggested that. I have the inflatable door seal but it leaks. When I do pump it up it solves the noise issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Gasp! There is hardware that solves this challenge... A ball and claw kind of thing... all connected to the existing door hardware... that pulls the top closed... See what it takes to bring your door up to the 1965 (?) or newer level.... Might ask Doc or Mr. Lowen about the details... @Hank is probably familiar with the engineering aspect of the M20C’s door hardware... PP thoughts only... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Peace Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 In a 64C I added a bit of soft weather stripping....works for me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I think the additional door catch is a simple pin, based on old memories from the MAPA mailing lists. Adding the pin to the door isn't hard, but there was much discussion about drilling the hole in the frame as there was no chance for correction and no second tries. My C does not have the upper catch, so I can't confirm pin-into-hole vs. ball-and-claw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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