Cornerstone 15 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 OK... so my hinges either need rebuilding or I need new hinges. Have any of you rebuilt them before and were you happy with the outcome? The doors are off the car now and I want to tackle this before I reinstall them. Anyone....anyone? Thanks in advance! By the way its a 69 fastback, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornerstone 15 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 OK... so my hinges either need rebuilding or I need new hinges. Have any of you rebuilt them before and were you happy with the outcome? The doors are off the car now and I want to tackle this before I reinstall them. Anyone....anyone? Thanks in advance! By the way its a 69 fastback, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burn 14 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 I'd say rebuild your originals. I went aftermarket for mine and had to change one of the bushing because it was too sloopy and I had to grind one of the lower latches to fit the door. They work fine now, but if I had to do it again I would rebuild the originals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burn 14 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 I'd say rebuild your originals. I went aftermarket for mine and had to change one of the bushing because it was too sloopy and I had to grind one of the lower latches to fit the door. They work fine now, but if I had to do it again I would rebuild the originals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 Rebuild the ones you have, they allready fit just worn. Only time I would replace it is if the hinges pin area is completely worn or egged shaped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 Rebuild the ones you have, they allready fit just worn. Only time I would replace it is if the hinges pin area is completely worn or egged shaped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69StangRestomod 11 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 I used these: http://www.mustangsteve.com/hinge.html it was a snap to do, and a heck of a lot cheaper than new! obviously not for concourse resto's, but I put the grease zerks on the bottom so you cant even see them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69StangRestomod 11 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 I used these: http://www.mustangsteve.com/hinge.html it was a snap to do, and a heck of a lot cheaper than new! obviously not for concourse resto's, but I put the grease zerks on the bottom so you cant even see them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornerstone 15 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 I used these: http://www.mustangsteve.com/hinge.html it was a snap to do, and a heck of a lot cheaper than new! obviously not for concourse resto's, but I put the grease zerks on the bottom so you cant even see them. Well everyone seems to agree so far.... rebuild. Thanks for that link 69stangrestomod! Is it possible to drill the holes wrong in the process?.. it looks like it would be better than original hinges since the pin is a larger diameter and those "oil impregnated" bushings look to be bigger too. So your happy with the result? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornerstone 15 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 I used these: http://www.mustangsteve.com/hinge.html it was a snap to do, and a heck of a lot cheaper than new! obviously not for concourse resto's, but I put the grease zerks on the bottom so you cant even see them. Well everyone seems to agree so far.... rebuild. Thanks for that link 69stangrestomod! Is it possible to drill the holes wrong in the process?.. it looks like it would be better than original hinges since the pin is a larger diameter and those "oil impregnated" bushings look to be bigger too. So your happy with the result? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69StangRestomod 11 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 yeah i loved em, and I was all of 17 when i did it, so a monkey should be able to do it! LOL If memory serves me right you weld a tube into the hinge, drive the bushings in, and slide the insert in. one evening did all four. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69StangRestomod 11 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 yeah i loved em, and I was all of 17 when i did it, so a monkey should be able to do it! LOL If memory serves me right you weld a tube into the hinge, drive the bushings in, and slide the insert in. one evening did all four. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 136 Report post Posted May 22, 2011 I have the kit from mustangsteve also, Had my hinges sandblasted back in the fall. Drilled the holes and found one of them cracked. I haven't had the chance to weld them up yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 136 Report post Posted May 22, 2011 I have the kit from mustangsteve also, Had my hinges sandblasted back in the fall. Drilled the holes and found one of them cracked. I haven't had the chance to weld them up yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) It's the brass bushings that wear out. I rebuilt mine using a Ford kit that was still available a few years ago. I don't know if the kits are still available, but the pins and bushings are available in the aftermarket for about $3 per hinge. Steve's are really nice and will last forever but I figure the OEM rebuild will outlive me since I won't exactly drive the car every day. It's way cheaper, plus it's "correct", for those of us who care about that kind of thing. Just mentioning it so you know you have options. And it's easy, use a dremel to cut off the old pin, install the new parts, cut an "X" in the new pin and use a chisel to spread it so it stays in place. parts: http://tinyurl.com/3j9orem how-to: http://tinyurl.com/3me9l5c Edited May 23, 2011 by 69RavenConv Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) It's the brass bushings that wear out. I rebuilt mine using a Ford kit that was still available a few years ago. I don't know if the kits are still available, but the pins and bushings are available in the aftermarket for about $3 per hinge. Steve's are really nice and will last forever but I figure the OEM rebuild will outlive me since I won't exactly drive the car every day. It's way cheaper, plus it's "correct", for those of us who care about that kind of thing. Just mentioning it so you know you have options. And it's easy, use a dremel to cut off the old pin, install the new parts, cut an "X" in the new pin and use a chisel to spread it so it stays in place. parts: http://tinyurl.com/3j9orem how-to: http://tinyurl.com/3me9l5c Edited May 23, 2011 by 69RavenConv Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornerstone 15 Report post Posted May 23, 2011 It's the brass bushings that wear out. I rebuilt mine using a Ford kit that was still available a few years ago. I don't know if the kits are still available, but the pins and bushings are available in the aftermarket for about $3 per hinge. Steve's are really nice and will last forever but I figure the OEM rebuild will outlive me since I won't exactly drive the car every day. It's way cheaper, plus it's "correct", for those of us who care about that kind of thing. Just mentioning it so you know you have options. And it's easy, use a dremel to cut off the old pin, install the new parts, cut an "X" in the new pin and use a chisel to spread it so it stays in place. parts: http://tinyurl.com/3j9orem how-to: http://tinyurl.com/3me9l5c Another great tip , sure appreciate the links. Me being a cheapo I'll probably go with 69ravens method. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornerstone 15 Report post Posted May 23, 2011 It's the brass bushings that wear out. I rebuilt mine using a Ford kit that was still available a few years ago. I don't know if the kits are still available, but the pins and bushings are available in the aftermarket for about $3 per hinge. Steve's are really nice and will last forever but I figure the OEM rebuild will outlive me since I won't exactly drive the car every day. It's way cheaper, plus it's "correct", for those of us who care about that kind of thing. Just mentioning it so you know you have options. And it's easy, use a dremel to cut off the old pin, install the new parts, cut an "X" in the new pin and use a chisel to spread it so it stays in place. parts: http://tinyurl.com/3j9orem how-to: http://tinyurl.com/3me9l5c Another great tip , sure appreciate the links. Me being a cheapo I'll probably go with 69ravens method. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
