Bill, you might consider having your door hinges powder coated as well. I
had my TF hinges done in chrome with a clear coat and they come out looking
a little dull like Cad plating. They really look nice (of course, if you
want them to match the paint color that could be a problem). The only
reason I did this was I see so many hinges after a short time where the
paint starts to peel off. Maybe some of that is poor prep on the painters
part but I thought I'd try a different approach.
Bob Welch
Bartlesville, OK
'56 Cameo
'55 Belair
'54 5-window AD
'56 Panel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Broadway" <bcubed@vanhalen-irc.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 10:38 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] TF Door Hinge
> Does anyone know if they make a patch panel for the lower door hinge
pocket
> ... it's not the outer piece seen here with the upper and lower bolt
> http://www.vanhalen-irc.com/bill/55truck/newpics/lowerhinge.jpg
>
> It's the part inside that has the third hinge bolt, depicted in the two
> photos below
> http://www.vanhalen-irc.com/bill/55truck/newpics/leftcorner.jpg
> http://www.vanhalen-irc.com/bill/55truck/newpics/leftlwr.jpg
>
> The shop says they can strengthen this part up, as it is structural only
and
> not cosmetic, but it would be so much easier if there was a part already
> made to fix it. If anyone knows, or has worke don this area, please let me
> know.
>
> They've already started on my cab corners, they have one totally done, and
> the drivers they have the inner panel already in place, just lack the
outer
> panel. They have also shaved my gas filler ... it's great to finally have
> things going! This weekend I will be powder coating more suspension, it's
> going great and looks great ... and I'm about to order my front air
> suspension (for a 70 Camaro clip)
http://www.ridetech.com/images/CAMARO1.JPG
> It comes with the air bag, brackets, shock brackets and shock. They surely
> have engineered these systems much better than I could, and I have heard
> lots of horror stories about homemade systems and other dealers.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
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