Technical How is it called and where can I buy it?

Hello HAMBers,

Working on my Chevy C10 Panelvan, I ran into a bit of a snag. The cargo doors have a construction to keep the doors from opening too wide and block the doors to prevent them from closing unexpectedly. Due to the fact that I am not a native English speaker, I don't know the name of this contraption. How is it called?
And, more importantly, where can I buy them for a 65 Panelvan?

Thanks

 

Door Check or Check Strap

 

I believe the name is called a checkstrap. At least it is on some. Can't help you with where to buy any though. Sorry

 

Lmctruck.com

 

I think maybe you are talking about a door stop?

 

In addition to "strap, stop or check", it is also sometimes called a link.
It's a common part and you should be able to try the various names to search online and find it.

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-15806151-Door-Check-Link/dp/B00GV7J9UI

 

^^They are correct^^
In the future when sourcing parts I would suggest using G10 (G denotes van, C denotes p/u), it may help.

 

Thanks for all the quick responses.
LMC does not have them. It is not a strap, nor a door stop bracket.

I have a picture (C10 Suburban has same doors as C10 Panel Van):


It is regarding the 2, rod-like "things", between the upper edge of the door and the upper edge of the door frame. They are flat, telescoping, spring loaded.

 

Your best source might be a wrecking yard here in the states. could be common to quite a few different years and makes. Let your computer do the work. Unfortunately here in the rusty new England area there's not many old yards left, so try the Midwest and southwest. Ralphie

 

More specific info is always best when starting out with it... like letting us know they are for the rear cargo doors.

 

I think I know what they are like..49 ford had something similar to hold the trunk lid open..They catch when the door is fully opened and release when door is opened further allowing it to close..used in furniture also..I would search McMasterCarr, bet its in there..

 

Could you convert them to gas springs like newer vehicles use? Your local auto supply might have them in various sizes. Measure the open and closed lengths.
https://www.suspa.com/us/products/gas-springs/

 

I highly doubt that those are reproduced. It's gonna be a junkyard or you might be well advised to subscribe to this site (link) and post a wanted ad.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/announcement.php?f=6&a=17

 

Is it this thing? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=728025

 

Check out the rear door stays on the 1998/ 2002 Peugeot Boxer vans. Maybe even the old Renault Kangoo. At a wrecker near you.

 

Yesss! That's what I am looking for. Too bad they are already sold.



Perhaps someone knows where I can find them in aftermarket or NOS.
The crevice between door and door frame is too small to house the modern gas equipped ones.
However, I will check Peugeot and Renault resources.

@34 GAZ Hey, it's a small world; I live very close to Tiel.

 

Some beach. Good job I looked over a hour and couldn't find any.

 

They look like hood props on a 65ish corvette as well.

 

Forties Chevrolets used the same thing as a trunk prop.

 

bet you could make them using 2 pieces of strap steel. let it be loose in the middle to act as a hinge

 

I'm sure ya'll can imagine how hard it is to find "obscure" parts here in the States , and this HAMBER is in the Netherlands; I can't imagine the difficulty involved being in Europe, looking for American made , used parts. There are several large specialty yards here in the States, and "Hemming's Motor News" may be one place to start looking for those that cater specifically to trucks. I'm sure "Hemming's" has an on-line site for their CLASSIFIEDS; if not, get/find a catalog. That's what I would do, and being here in the States helps some, actually a lot. I am Butch/56sedandelivery

 

Chevs of the 40s offers this universal trunk prop and hood prop. It appears to do the same thing but looks different. There are several models.

https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/21927/Hood_Universal_3_Level_Hood_And_Trunk_Prop.html

Picture

 

I think there is some misunderstanding between you and the OP. There is C series panel truck and a G series panel van. They are two distinctly different models and I believe the OP was correct in his description of the model he has as a C series. The original G series had a forward control driver position with the engine between the seats.

Ray

 

Right, he hadn't provided a pic yet when I made my comment.

 

The pickup based Panel is not a Van. It kind of looks like a Van, but Chevy did not ever call it a Van.

3771571 ARM, Rear Check

is the part number and nomenclature for the 1960-66 Panel and Suburban models with rear doors. If you want to search for a new (old stock) part.

 

I would have to agree with the concept that there is most likely a European vehicle with a quite similar unit that can be adapted to work. I've either owned or worked on some rig that had the setup you need that had the bar slide inside the flat tube and you had to push a button to release it. A lot of rigs over the years had trunk props like that. you may have to do some modifying but that is part of the game. A modified local part that does what you need it to do beats a rather expensive "rare" part plus shipping.

 

Just use a "Gas strut"
or Use an over-centre hinged "Hood/Trunk Stay" [or Bonnet/Boot Stay]



Pommy Fords and Vauxhalls had them in the 60's

Also look at the rear doors on a 105E Anglia van
https://105eoc.com/product/van-arm-rear-door-check/

 

If you want one of those sliding telescopic "bonnet stays" [pom spelling] with the safety button
MGB's and Morgans have them
Cheap here:
https://www.europaspares.com/boot-bonnet-stay-auto-release-gold.html

 

I did not have the picture until the topic was already in progress. The car is not at home right now, so I couldn't make pictures myself; I had to search for a usable picture online.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

 

The telescopic design by GM makes it possible to store it in the room between the door and door frame. I am afraid your design will not. But thanks for thinking along and the effort.