You'll find the body sheet metal worked into the mortised hinge recess
in the wood door frame. On the other side of the frame post there is
just a washer and nut. I bought some 18 gauge steel, one and a quarter
inch wide strips from the local hardware store, and cut them to about
18 inches long. I drilled appropriate holes to match the hinges, and
used new 1/4 by 2 1/2 in. flat screws. I installed them along the
back side of the wood member to reinforce the opening, making a
sandwich of the post, with the hinge on one side, the steel on the
other. I put a similar second piece inside the door, against the rear
post. I had to notch the steel a little bit to accommodate the metal
tub reinforcement pieces. I welded the nuts to the new steel plate,
which probably just made alignment more difficult than it needed to
be. The end result is a good solid door attachment.
Andy
52 TD
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Originally From: Scott Allen <s4usea@hotmail.com>
Subject: TD Door Hinges
Date: 06/03/1999 06:06pm
All,
I have to replace one of the hinges on my driver's side door,
but need to know what's behind them, or rather, what's holding the
bolts that go into the body tub. Wood? A metal plate?
Any help appreciated.
Best,
Scott Allen
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