Propane Door for 1978 Dolphin

[doka971]

Hi folks. New user and first time post here. Recently, somewhere in the course of a 150 mile drive, the propane access door flew off of my 1978 Dolphin. So, I either need to source another one, a task that is proving extremely difficult, or make one. I can't figure out how to make one, outside of just screwing a piece of aluminum or such to the opening, one of the least preferable options, because of the rolled hinge. 

Is anyone able to either provide a lead on a replacement, or, maybe this has happened to you and you can share details on how you retrofit one in?

Many thanks for any leads, details, or other help you can provide!

Edit: If this has been posted in the wrong section please advise and I'll be happy to move.

Edited September 24, 2023 by doka971
Additional info

[linda s]

This RV Salvage yard is about an hour from Portland.

A1 RV Recycling And Sales

They might have something close but considering the cost of gas maybe I could find something for you. I need the exact dimensions of the opening and a close up picture of the hinge. Even if I find close you need to know that whatever I find will probably need some work done. Altering size of hole, changing hinge, etc. If it was me, I'd buy a plywood scrap, a piano hinge and a latch. Cut to fit and paint it white. Total cost around 20 bucks

Linda S

[psxpak]

Maybe just take the dimensions and buy a generic access door that's close? might have to cut a little more out or shim slightly to accommodate. I did a quick amazon search for "RV metal access door" and a few things came up. I had to put 1/2" shims to get the easily available 8x8.5 electric access hatches to fit the holes for the old 9x9 electric and fuel hatches. I actually cut the back off the old fuel door and a notch out of the bottom and riveted it to the new hatch and it looks pretty good in there. Be flexible and think outside the box! Can often save time and money like that, I know I have. I used to try to go all stock on my car restorations and it always took a ton of time and money sourcing parts and eventually found using available aftermarket parts and adapting stuff saved time and money and gives a nice custom touch.

[doka971]

Thank you for all the great suggestions! A1 looks promising and will give them a call. I make that way sometimes so will be able to swing by if they have something that would work. 

I really appreciate the considerate replies! Once a solution is worked out I'll post an update.