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Wanted. Garage Door...

#1 Post by Willopotomas » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:28 pm

... of the roller shutter, slide or up & over type. Doesn't matter about appearance as long as it works as is relatively low-cost. Lower the better..lol. The largest size to be 2800mm x 2200mm, minimum enough to get a family size car through..

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#2 Post by D-Rider » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:57 pm

I see you're after a CAR-TYPE DOOR before you admit to the reason why ......

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#3 Post by Falken » Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:59 pm

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I've got an up and over door stood not doing much, if your interested.
Think it's about 6' 6" wide, I used to get a Volvo 440 into it with about 2" either side.
It's got all the spring gear and wires, (think there may be a spare wire with it).
Just needs a frame knocking up for it.
I made one from 4x2 wood jointed into the last garage, but had a new garage and saved the door.
Let me know if you interested.
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Re: Wanted. Garage Door...

#4 Post by Firestarter » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:54 pm

Willopotomas wrote: The largest size to be 2800mm x 2200mm, minimum enough to get a family size car through..
Umm, surely the door should be sized for the opening in the garage, rather than the size of the car? Or am I missing something (again?)

PS Andy that link doesn't go anywhere, although the intent is obvious :smt002
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Re: Wanted. Garage Door...

#5 Post by D-Rider » Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:15 pm

Firestarter wrote:
PS Andy that link doesn't go anywhere, although the intent is obvious :smt002
LOL .... yes, it's not a real website .... but if Carling did websites for FALCO SPLITTERS that have traded for 4 wheels ....... (rather interesting 4 wheels BTW - even I will admit that)



Also I'm guessing that I have a good idea where this door may be going and if so, current openings aren't really the issue.
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Re: Wanted. Garage Door...

#6 Post by Willopotomas » Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:46 pm

Falken wrote: Let me know if you interested.
I shall confer with a mate of mine with a van about transport. Will get back to you ASAP.. Cheers. :smt003
Firestarter wrote: Umm, surely the door should be sized for the opening in the garage, rather than the size of the car? Or am I missing something (again?)
D-Rider wrote:I have a good idea where this door may be going and if so, current openings aren't really the issue.
Andy's thoughts are the right ones. The size of this particular opening can be made to suit the size of the door. It's currently one huge door that swings in, but with the new toy having to be stored in there it has to change, as the swing space is too vast. :smt002
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#7 Post by BikerGran » Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:09 pm

Well that was always daft, a swing door should swing out otherwise all the space is wasted.
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#8 Post by Samray » Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:14 pm

BikerGran wrote:Well that was always daft, a swing door should swing out otherwise all the space is wasted.
Mebbe not if on the pavement? :smt020
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#9 Post by Willopotomas » Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:23 pm

BikerGran wrote:Well that was always daft, a swing door should swing out otherwise all the space is wasted.
Agreed.. But if this door swung out, I'd block half the road off! :smt003
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#10 Post by MartDude » Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:23 pm

Concertina doors?
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#11 Post by Willopotomas » Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:27 pm

Had considered that.. As well as those sectional ones that push up over-head. The "up & over" will be the cheapest, and that is what this exercise is all about. Low cost. :smt002
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#12 Post by D-Rider » Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:02 pm

MartDude wrote:Cortina doors?
They'd not only block the road but the local ford
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