The easiest thing to do is get some spring wire and fabricate that extension. You just need the original length.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Shade Baby - You could also reach out to fellow 'Bolter "KCMongo" at 816-265-1462. He most likely has what you need,
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
It's 10 1/2" long. I made mine from a wire coat hanger. I over thought it for days...! The coat hanger wire is plenty strong and mine has been working for 3 years.
Coat hanger wire is a good choice. It's harder than bailing wire so stays in place after it's bent. I use it (among other things) for hanging parts to be painted, even used it to hang up my tailgate when I painted it.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
