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tnhill · 08-06-2025, 07:47 PM

I have a 1934 model 40 cabriolet. Recently the door check strap broke on the driver door. I have removed the door panel, but can anyone tell me how to access the body panel where the hinges are. removing the seat appears to be a big job.

Thanks

deuce lover · 08-06-2025, 10:52 PM

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You will have to remove the panel behind the door jamb.If I remember correctly the rubber check strap slides through the slot on the door then through the slot of the door jamb.Then its secured with a flat bracket with 2 screws.The repo rubber check straps are too soft and have a tendency to fold when you shut the door as the get hung up.The originals were much stiffer.Lubing the slot might help.

08-06-2025, 07:47 PM	#1
tnhill Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2024 Posts: 3	door check strap I have a 1934 model 40 cabriolet. Recently the door check strap broke on the driver door. I have removed the door panel, but can anyone tell me how to access the body panel where the hinges are. removing the seat appears to be a big job. Thanks

08-06-2025, 10:52 PM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,833	Re: door check strap Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You will have to remove the panel behind the door jamb.If I remember correctly the rubber check strap slides through the slot on the door then through the slot of the door jamb.Then its secured with a flat bracket with 2 screws.The repo rubber check straps are too soft and have a tendency to fold when you shut the door as the get hung up.The originals were much stiffer.Lubing the slot might help.