Thanks to everyone who answered my question regarding rebuilding my hinges
and a size "R" drill bit. I guess I will just send them to Deve to have an
expert do them.... Ha ha ha.
Dan Jacobsen - PA
'49 3100 327/powerglide
'55.1 3100 rodstoration 350/350 MII
'48 4400 Front sheet metal on a '87 chassis
'51 6400 Deluxe Cab and front sheet metal going on above '87 chassis
'35 Dodge Business Coupe - All original
'35 Dodge Business Coupe - parts car
>From: "Brian Stephens" Reply-To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com To:
>old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: [old-chevy-truck] hinge rebuilding
>Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2002 20:23:46 -0600
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>Well, went and visited Deve today, I needed help rebuilding my hinges, and
>am I ever glad I did not attempt that task by myself! 50+ years, and I do
>not think the hinges had ever been oiled (that is what the little hole on
>the arm that is looking at you when you open the door is for) results in a
>frozen pin. It was a major job removing the old pins, involving a lot of
>hammering and drilling and choice wording. Then mig welding to fix the
>damage! The 11/32 and R drill bits are what is needed to put these little
>suckers in, the hinge floats free in the arm, but is stuck tight in the
>frame. That is why you need two different size drill bits, even though they
>are close in size, that little size difference is just what you need. That
>about sums it up, it did take us about 5 hours to do it though (maybe there
>was too much BSing going on?). Thanks to Deve for the help. Brian 49 3104
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