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Title: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: grantgoold on July 07, 2009, 06:38:46 PM
Looking for one or two bay doors for a 9. Want to fabricate some air flow vents for the genset and AC.  Anyone transition to smooth sides and have a couple doors laying around?

Thanks

Grant
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: Melbo on July 07, 2009, 06:52:16 PM
do you need just the Skin or the whole door????

not that I have a "good" door but I will have a slightly damaged skin when I get around to the change out

Melbo
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: BG6 on July 07, 2009, 07:06:06 PM
Quote from: grantgoold on July 07, 2009, 06:38:46 PM
Looking for one or two bay doors for a 9. Want to fabricate some air flow vents for the genset and AC.  Anyone transition to smooth sides and have a couple doors laying around?

You don't need doors.  Doors are designed to contain the cargo.  All you need are SKINS, to cover the empty space.  If you call around (especially in the Northeast US), you may find some company or shop that has some doors with rusted-out innards.   Cut off the innards and hinge the skins at the top.  The recess where the original latch went can be cut out and replaced with an air scoop which feeds ducting to blow air right were you want it.  Don't forget an exhaust vent.
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: grantgoold on July 07, 2009, 07:42:25 PM
O.K., lets change. I am looking for two skins!!

Thanks

Grant
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: John316 on July 08, 2009, 04:44:31 AM
Have you checked what MCI sells them for? Our skins weren't that much at all. The other option is Sam Caylor. He is pricey though. He makes what he can ;D.

God bless,

John
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: buswarrior on July 08, 2009, 06:53:47 AM
IBP in Florida might make up exactly what you want with the right fluting.

Might be easier/cheaper to have them fab it than to cut down a full one depending on the size you are thinking?

happy coaching!
buswarrior
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: John316 on July 08, 2009, 07:16:06 AM
I can't believe I forgot about them. They are probably your best bet. IBP has always been great to work with.

God bless,

John
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: skolbibp on July 08, 2009, 07:45:52 AM
We have made skins with vents for air flow.  Polished or in the original finish.  Give me a call at 1-800-468-5287 x232 or email me at skolb@ibpindustries.com

Thanks
Steve
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: Tom Y on July 08, 2009, 11:02:18 AM
Grant, I have a couple doors. I would like to get my 50.00 each back, but I am in Pa.  Tom Y
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: grantgoold on July 08, 2009, 02:06:23 PM
Thanks for the offer! Unless you know someone who is coming out to the "left" coast that might get costly to get those babies out to CA.

Thanks

Grant
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: Kwajdiver on July 09, 2009, 04:44:18 PM
This is what I did to vent the side doors to the gen set,, works GREAT!
They are boat cowling vents, stainless steel. Can be found at any boat supply house. 

Bill
Title: Re: MCI 9 Bay Doors?
Post by: Kwajdiver on July 09, 2009, 04:46:02 PM
Oophs, wrong photo.....  Let me try again...

Bill
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