Eliminate the Galley Hinge!!!!

[Guest]

Dave,
Thanks for the link, if I go that route... I'll anodize it myself.
Everyone that I've checked with so far, isn't willing to do such a small request, they have outrageous minimal orders based on volumne.

[An Ol Timer]

If the pin that the hatch pivots on has a slotted opening then the hinge can slide forward to seal against a seal that is imbedded in a slot and it would allow the hatch and the roof to come together eliminating all but the line between them. Just a thought!

[Guest]

I like that O.T.

Here's a shot of the side wall and hatch with the gutter drain system and double compression bulb seal that I described.

[fornesto]

Well, I've abandoned this concept 'cause my hatch is almost done, but on my next teardrop ( ) I would definitely consider it. I think the right way to do it is to steam and bend 1" x 4" oak on end and do the slot thing mentioned by an 'ol timer. With the right set-up, it would be beautiful, especially on a woodie...

[An Ol Timer]

After thinking about it, I thought that I'd post this other photo that I've been working on. It should be self explanatory. The drawing is to a scale of 1/4" skin over 2" frames. I found that you would only have to move the hatch back a little over 5/8" for the joint to clear as the hatch is raised up. Also when closed the joint would be stronger with a series of locator pins as well as the pivot rod. With both the rod and the pins one should expect a fairly stable joint. With a channel routed out for the seal you should be able to close the joint in the outer skin completely.

[asianflava]

I see what you are talking about now. Looks cool, it will give the rear a clean look. You could also use draw latches to snug up the hatch.

[Ron Dickey]

gosh .... I have never seen you guys go at it so intense before.

Maybe you should do in the hinge all together and make it slide in to the top like this and then add a roll out canvas cover to if you hit your head it will not hurt so much?

I just wanted to play too.

Ron D.