I have one apart and the hinge pin appears to be a 2.9 inch piece of 5/16
inch steel rod knurled at one end. I intend to make up a few a I will let
you know how it works out.
Gary Russell
----- Original Message -----
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
To: <jon_wissler@pngc.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 9:15 PM
Subject: Re: Stupid Question - Door Hinge Bolt
> I don't think that "simple" bolt can be replaced. I tried to do it on an
> extra hinge I have but no matter what I did wouldn't remove it. Maybe a
> press can get it out but I think it would be easier just to replace it.
>
> These hinges are rather weak and tend to bend if not lubricated so if you
> have door alignment problems check the hinges.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <jon_wissler@pngc.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 9:53 PM
> Subject: Stupid Question - Door Hinge Bolt
>
>
> > Never wanting to assume any Roadster solution could be simple, is there
> > anything to be concerned about regarding the bolt that goes through the
> > door hinge arms connecting the actual door to the body? Mine decided to
> > implode today and I managed to fudge a temporary solution. It looks
like
> > just a simple bolt, but I didn't know if there should be some type of
> > plastic/rubber/poly sleve that goes in there to prevent wear. Thanks in
> > advance.
> >
> > P.S. I hope I'm not entering the "fix one thing and then break another"
> > phase so common to the joys of car ownership. I finally gained enough
> > confidence to drive the alternator converted Roadster to work in sunny
90
> > degree weather and now this happens (sigh.............).
> >
> > 69 SRL
> > NOWROC
> > Troutdale, OR
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