Boler Door Weight???

[Sheryl]

First, let me apologize for not keeping track of authors of previous posts so I could give credit where it's due! I cannot begin to tell you all how much information I have gleaned from this site!

I have removed the door to my '72 Boler and plan to put on new Scamp hinges (which I already have). I had read all about the soggy door problems and hoped that wasn't an issue, but of course it was I am working on that (thanks to great info here)!

My question is this: does anyone have any idea what the door should weigh? I've drilled holes to dry the inside, hoping I don't have to do more other than re-glassing that area. My door weighs 27 pounds, which doesn't sound bad, but still seems like a lot to be hanging from one side. (I didn't weigh it when I first took it off the trailer.) Does that weight sound reasonable?

[Mark V.]

I didn't actually weigh my door but it sounds like a lot!

[Sheryl]

Originally Posted by Mark V.

I didn't actually weigh my door but it sounds like a lot!

Yep, I think I'd better go ahead and open more of the bottom.

Anybody know if I can use PVC with fiberglass? Might just use a couple pieces to rebuild the shape of the bottom, if that makes sense. I really don't want to take the whole door apart.

[John and Jaci]

We just finished repairing our door and after our repairs it weighs 17.5 pounds. Ours probably had water in it at one time as it had a lot of rot. I think you may still have more water in it as 27 pounds seems quite heavy. Good luck with your repair.

[Sheryl]

Thanks Mark, John & Jaci!! I had nothing to compare it to, so I didn't have a clue! Last night I did open it up "a bit" more, and took out a lot of gunk, but now I know I have more to go as it's still over 25#! Thanks again!