Weird Rear Door Question


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Post Fri Mar 03, 2017 2:03 pm

Weird Rear Door Question

Does anyone have experience with a door like this?

http://s000.tinyupload.com/download.php?file_id=32450633083077723677&t=3245063308307772367740616

Looks like there aren't hinges and it just has a big window that rolls up and down. I'm guessing it was modified at some point. Not sure where all the dents came from, but maybe after it was damaged they got rid of the hinges for some reason? I recently brought this Metro home, don't know a whole lot about them, but one of my first jobs on the to do list is going to be creating a functional back door. I'd appreciate any info/words of wisdom!

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Post Fri Mar 03, 2017 2:17 pm

Re: Weird Rear Door Question

Her's a link with direct pic (no download): https://ibb.co/mSKVFa

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Post Fri Mar 03, 2017 2:26 pm

Re: Weird Rear Door Question

I think you should drop that METRO off at my place immediately and then drive away. The Metro is my favorite IHC and because I don't have one, I had to settle for an IHC R Crewcab.
While the Metro is not a common vehicle, there were thousands made and you should be able to find a restorable set of doors. Patience. Post you interest in Metro Doors on this forum and other IHC forums and someone will have what you are looking for. Check the FOR SALE on this forum.
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Post Fri Mar 03, 2017 3:46 pm

Re: Weird Rear Door Question

Would be interested to see the inside where that door is, I would have thought that looking at it, they just filled in the opening with metal and a window for rear view mirror.

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Post Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:23 pm

Re: Weird Rear Door Question

Thanks... Do you think that mine had different door to begin with? I'll go take some pics of the inside.

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Post Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:27 pm

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Yep, your door/doors have been replaced with a "blank" to fill in the spot. As was stated, start looking for doors if you want access through there. Yours looks to be the small style, and perhaps hinged on the left? You could check your "plug" to see if it actually has hinge areas, if so, then it might be the door but put in solid. Are you aware of this page? https://www.facebook.com/IhMetroStepVans/
Just found it myself.
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Post Fri Mar 03, 2017 7:03 pm

Re: Weird Rear Door Question

Thanks a lot! That is super helpful. I will investigate more tomorrow.

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Post Fri Mar 03, 2017 7:56 pm

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Could I trouble you for a link to the attachment you sent? It's blurry when I make it big enough to read, so I'm hoping the original is higher resolution... Thanks again for your help, Mike

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Post Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:08 pm

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Here you go, I am a member, but have not been on in a long time, spend most of my time on this forum.
http://www.binderplanet.com/forums/inde ... 687/page-6

about half way down.
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