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hole below the doors in the alu strip
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:10 pm
by tvdwerf
What is the function from this hole in the 4A?
This strip has a hole, and I see them on more cars on the same place.
Is something needed in this hole, to catch the door?
This car was since 1968 not on the road, so looks original.
Re: hole below the doors in the alu strip
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:03 pm
by Peter McKercher
I assume it is a buffer like those on the pre war Nine Sports. See
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1677
Re: hole below the doors in the alu strip
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:59 am
by jeans_old_man
Alu strip? It doesn't look original. On my 9 it was chrome plated steel.
Re: hole below the doors in the alu strip
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:30 pm
by mikeyr
Some cars have a roller there to support the door. I have seen it often enough that I think it was a option, but never seen it on official paperwork.
https://forum.singercars.com/viewtopic.php?p=9488#p9488 on the pre-war section is a discussion and pictures
Re: hole below the doors in the alu strip
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:17 pm
by Phillip
My 1946 A Series and my 1950 4A had the alloy strips on the door sills and the cutout for the rubber rollers that are very similar to those used pre-war.
There should also be a bronze 'wedge' screwed to the bottom of the door which rides up onto the roller.
There were also two rubber buffers screwed into the trailing end of the doors.
Hope that helps!