Anybody got experience with the hidden suicide door hinges on a Wescott '34 roadster body? These hinges do not allow the doors to open more than about 45 degrees and have caused some stress cracks in the hinge area at the edge of the door opening from the door being opened too far. There are leather straps installed to prevent overstressing, but they are not really effective. This is really a design issue and one that Wescott has not really provided a satisfactory answer for. I would really like the door to open at least 90 degrees without stressing the body. Is there a design out there somewhere that will work? I would even be willing to live with the 45 degree opening if there was a positive stop that would prevent the stress cracking.
Thanks in advance for any ideas or comments.