David Jenkins
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 09:56 AM |
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Stiff hinges
I want to fit a couple of wind deflectors to the uprights of my windscreen to reduce the turbulence that whistles round the side of the screen - A bit
like you see on Cobras.
The plastic bit is easy enough, but I was wondering where people had got the "stiff hinges" that allow the deflectors to be moved, but
keep them in position when in use.
Alternatively, is it possible to get hinges that can be fixed/tightened once they are in the right position?
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 10:34 AM |
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Cant you use normal hinges with the pins, and then replace the pin with a small bolt to tighten i up?
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 11:06 AM |
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I'd wondered about doing that...
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ashg
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 11:20 AM |
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wack the hinge pivot with a hammer in a couple of spots that will stiffen them up 
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Marcus
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 11:36 AM |
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I got some plastic friction hinges from RS components for mine, they were fine and allowed you to adjust the friction. There's plenty out there.
Marcus
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 11:40 AM |
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I did a search for friction hinges - all I got were ones for double-glazing. 
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 12:50 PM |
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david email me and i will sort you out with some bits.
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Humbug
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 01:41 PM |
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"real" friction hinges are available from Europa Spares, but only with Cobra-style wind deflectors attached...
here
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 06:23 PM |
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Have you seen the price of those! 
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 07:35 PM |
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Mine don't use any hinges, I made my deflectors by heating the Lexan and bending in a sheet metal bender . Too tight to buy hinges
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MkII
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 09:21 PM |
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Ive got a pair of them cobra stlye wind deflectors c/w hinges in the garage somewhere if your interested david .m.
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Mix
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| posted on 20/4/10 at 04:15 PM |
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Hi
Bellville washers may be what you're looking for.
Regards Mick
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 20/4/10 at 06:19 PM |
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I was wondering what you were on about - now I understand! 
You were thinking of using them as springs to keep the hinge joints tight, I presume...
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