Hinge part?

[Zeppelinium]

Anyone have a source for the male part of this hinge? I don't know whether it was previously used for a front window awning or window guard. It's above the front window.



I assume it's pretty simple, like the green "J" I drew in.

Thanks, Zep

[cameront120]

I popped out and took a photo of mine for you. It is a "J" extrusion and acts as the hinge at the top of my rock guard. I'm not sure where to get one - perhaps Inland Andy has some?

[Zeppelinium]

Thanks. I'll start with Andy.

Zep

[Aerowood]

I took my old rock guard to the dump about 6 months ago.

[Zeppelinium]

I hear you. I dumped the one from the Ambassador... duh.

Zep

[MATTY J]

ANy luck? I am in need of the male bracket as well. I am trying to build a rock guard as wel speak

[Ganglin]

May want to check this one - not sure it's the correct shape (no end profile pic):
TNT Trialers Online Parts Store . Aluminum Fish Hook (J-Rail)

[MATTY J]

Originally Posted by Ganglin

May want to check this one - not sure it's the correct shape (no end profile pic):
TNT Trialers Online Parts Store . Aluminum Fish Hook (J-Rail)

If that's it, you are my hero. I'll contact them in the morning.

Thanks!

[Ganglin]

Post back if you will please. I may have another source - a really old RV place that put an ad on Craiglist for "old stock" parts clearance. I've not had the chance to swing by there yet. They used to do a lot of repairs in the past - now it's mostly a storage lot.....

There's also this from Out of Doors Mart:

http://odmrv.com/catalog/index.php?m...oducts_id=1289

[MATTY J]

Originally Posted by Ganglin

Post back if you will please. I may have another source - a really old RV place that put an ad on Craiglist for "old stock" parts clearance. I've not had the chance to swing by there yet. They used to do a lot of repairs in the past - now it's mostly a storage lot.....

There's also this from Out of Doors Mart:

Window Hinge 1969 to 95 195297-05 [195297-05] - $2.95 : Out-of-Doors Mart!, More Airstream Parts on-line than anyone!

Well the J Rail they offer is more squared than round like the original picture above.... I have been researching J rail but keep finding the squared version. The quest continues.

[Arrowstream]

Here's a possibility: Teardrop Fix-It-Shop | Teardrop Trailer Parts - Hardware
Teardrop builders use a hurricane hinge on the galley hatches... might work as an awning/stone guard hinge.
or here: http://teardroptrailerparts.com/Hurricane_Hinge.html

[Zeppelinium]

I'll have to look into that, but the total angle of rotation isn't obvious. It looks like it might be about 120 degrees.
Z

[tx70amb]

If you are I can tell you that I recently purchased both sides of the hinge from my local Airstream distributor who had to order directly from Airstream. It is exactly what you are looking for.