Gauging interest in a door prop rod for car shows
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Gauging interest in a door prop rod for car shows
I’m not sure how many of you show your cars, but I noticed a lot of the hot rodders using door prop rods at shows to prop a door open to make the interior more accessible. I have looked everywhere for a set that works with the Mustang but have been unable to find anything. For those of us with custom sill plates or other interior dress ups hidden by the doors, the only option has been to leave the door open.
I have been working the past couple of weeks on my own design, and have a mock up ready. The prop rod latches into the door mechanism and actually holds it in place against the wind or anyone leaning on your car. You cannot open or close the door when the prop rod is in place. The prop rod will not flex, bend, rust, or damage your cars latch mechanism.
I’m wondering if anyone would be interested in such an item, and am curious as to how much someone would be willing to pay. Unfortunately the parts are expensive, so I will be looking into wholesale prices to keep the cost down if there is any interest. Please let me know what you all think!
Tim
I have been working the past couple of weeks on my own design, and have a mock up ready. The prop rod latches into the door mechanism and actually holds it in place against the wind or anyone leaning on your car. You cannot open or close the door when the prop rod is in place. The prop rod will not flex, bend, rust, or damage your cars latch mechanism.
I’m wondering if anyone would be interested in such an item, and am curious as to how much someone would be willing to pay. Unfortunately the parts are expensive, so I will be looking into wholesale prices to keep the cost down if there is any interest. Please let me know what you all think!
Tim
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Tim,
I like your idea and design. Not sure I would use one since I just keep the windows rolled down anyway, but still your design looks good.
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I like the idea, but using a bungee cord or a box will not work with the wind or to keep the door at a set place. ie: from opening and closing.
Trying to market this would be tough as stated above, parts are cheep at HD or Lowes.
Great idea to show off the sill plates with inserted decals or the new lighted ones.
Question with this mod? with the door open during a 4-6 hour show, do you need a set of jumper cables to get it started at the end of the day? or just place a foam ball or something on the door switch to keep the lights off?
Trying to market this would be tough as stated above, parts are cheep at HD or Lowes.
Great idea to show off the sill plates with inserted decals or the new lighted ones.
Question with this mod? with the door open during a 4-6 hour show, do you need a set of jumper cables to get it started at the end of the day? or just place a foam ball or something on the door switch to keep the lights off?
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Well if we were not talking about being at a CAR SHOW a bungee cord with a box would work well!
I like the idea, but using a bungee cord or a box will not work with the wind or to keep the door at a set place. ie: from opening and closing.
Trying to market this would be tough as stated above, parts are cheep at HD or Lowes.
Great idea to show off the sill plates with inserted decals or the new lighted ones.
Question with this mod? with the door open during a 4-6 hour show, do you need a set of jumper cables to get it started at the end of the day? or just place a foam ball or something on the door switch to keep the lights off?
Trying to market this would be tough as stated above, parts are cheep at HD or Lowes.
Great idea to show off the sill plates with inserted decals or the new lighted ones.
Question with this mod? with the door open during a 4-6 hour show, do you need a set of jumper cables to get it started at the end of the day? or just place a foam ball or something on the door switch to keep the lights off?
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I like the idea, but
or a box will not work with the wind or to keep the door at a set place. ie: from opening and closing.
Trying to market this would be tough as stated above, parts are cheep at HD or Lowes.
Great idea to show off the sill plates with inserted decals or the new lighted ones.
Question with this mod? with the door open during a 4-6 hour show, do you need a set of jumper cables to get it started at the end of the day? or just place a foam ball or something on the door switch to keep the lights off?
using a bungee cord
Trying to market this would be tough as stated above, parts are cheep at HD or Lowes.
Great idea to show off the sill plates with inserted decals or the new lighted ones.
Question with this mod? with the door open during a 4-6 hour show, do you need a set of jumper cables to get it started at the end of the day? or just place a foam ball or something on the door switch to keep the lights off?
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I'd have to run out and take a look...honestly haven't poked at this before, but there might be a way to wedge or block the hinge, thereby keeping the door where it is. Might be a more aesthetic approach.
Maybe install some lambos...that'll solve the problem, and look showy, too!
Maybe install some lambos...that'll solve the problem, and look showy, too!
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My 2011 turns the dome lights off if the door is left open for more than 10 minutes.
Last edited by downhome; 6/27/13 at 10:17 PM.
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please dont try this... some guys at work are always blocking shop doors open by putting stuff in the hinges, and first time someone bumps into it or the wind catches it, all that leverage destroys the door- I'm pretty sure if someone leaned on a wedged car door you would have cowl damage
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