Hello all,
Just finished making up a dozen door hinge pins. They are 8 mm diameter,
2.9" long and straight knurled at one end, just like the original. If anyone
wants to try some out they are $1.00 each plus $1.00 per order for shipping.
This is the "introductory, still considered experimental" price. Depending on
the feedback I hopefully receive I may make more in the future.
One thing to check for is bent hinges. Here's how to check. Remove the hinge
from the car. If the hardware includes a flat and lock washer then you do
have bent hinges. There should only be a lock washer. Put the bolts in the
hinge
with a flat washer to simulate a compressed lock washer. Close the hinge all
the way. All of the bolt heads should meet. If the ones farthest from the
pin meet and leave a space between the ones closest to the pin then the hinge
is bent. Usually one half or the other shows a bend between the bolt holes and
the loop(s). If you heat this area just red hot you can straighten it. These
hinges are not really very strong. Leaning on the door when it is open is a
good way to bend them. I've found that once the hinges are straight most door
fitting problems are resolved fairly easily.
keith"too windy to bead blast" williams
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