RazMan
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Can't find any nice over centre catches
I need some over centre catches for my gull wing windows. They are at head height so they need to be smooth edged and attractive to look at - not the
agricultural things that seem to be the norm.
Ideally about 80mm long
I've looked at Car Builder, Merlin and Europa but there's nothing suitable.
Can anyone help me out?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Tralfaz
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 04:55 PM |
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Have you tried any Marine catalogs. There are some very nice stainless fittings for boats/yacths.
T
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 04:59 PM |
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Hi Raz, Have you had a look at Rally Design? They do a stainless steel catch that actually locks in place so that it cannot accidentally open.
I've got a pair of these still to be fitted to the Trials car but for what I want, they are perfect. This is the page from their
cataloguehttp://www.rallydesign.co.uk/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=over+centre&x=0&y=0
alb
John
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indykid
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 05:13 PM |
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try protex
brilliant service, and top quality.
i'd imagine you can find something in the catalogue. it's pretty extensive.
tom
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 05:18 PM |
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None of they two links are working and I've no idea what an over centre catch is so I can't redo them
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Peteff
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 05:36 PM |
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Protex
Look under case latch or similar.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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RazMan
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 06:11 PM |
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Thanks for the input guys
Tralfaz - I have looked in a few Chandlery related sites but they seem to be clunky brass things which might look a bit out of place on a lightweight
window. I suppose if you know where to look its easy 
John - The Rally Design jobbies look about right although they don't give dimensions, but a phone call tomorrow should fix that.
Tom / Pete - The Protex website appears to be down at the moment but I will keep trying.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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ned
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 06:11 PM |
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lookup http://www.zygology.com several options on there if any float yer boat 
beware, I've got yellow skin
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flak monkey
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 06:12 PM |
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Have a look on the RS website.
Clicky here
David
[Edited on 8/3/07 by flak monkey]
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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RazMan
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 06:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ned
lookup http://www.zygology.com several options on there if any float yer boat
Now that's more like it
They are gorgeous - I will give them a ring tomorrow
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RazMan
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 06:35 PM |
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Flak - Totally forgot about RS! There is quite a lot on there that might do nicely
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RazMan
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 09:46 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by indykid
try protex
brilliant service, and top quality.
i'd imagine you can find something in the catalogue. it's pretty extensive.
You are not wrong there! Their technical support guy was very helpful and is sending me a sample for evaluation ....... now if I can only get three
more samples I will be a very happy man
Cheers,
Raz
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