Lower Hinge Rebuild help....

[Junior2561 10]

Anyone have any good tips for rebuilding the lower door hinge??

[Junior2561 10]

Anyone have any good tips for rebuilding the lower door hinge??

[69RavenConv 286]

Buy new pins and brass bushings from any of the usual suppliers.

Cut the old pin in two (I used a Dremel tool with cutting disk).

Remove the old pin and bushings.

Install new bushings and pin.

Secure the pin in the hinge. Some of the new pins have cotter pins to hold them. Mine didn't so I cut a slot in the end and use a chisel to flare it slightly. I suppose you could use a cap nut of some kind as well.

[69RavenConv 286]

Buy new pins and brass bushings from any of the usual suppliers.

Cut the old pin in two (I used a Dremel tool with cutting disk).

Remove the old pin and bushings.

Install new bushings and pin.

Secure the pin in the hinge. Some of the new pins have cotter pins to hold them. Mine didn't so I cut a slot in the end and use a chisel to flare it slightly. I suppose you could use a cap nut of some kind as well.

[Junior2561 10]

Here is where i feel like an idiot. I bought the new pins and new bushings, but they still do not feel tight. There is a lot of slop. I made this post off my phone last night, so i could not go into detail - but i think perhapes i was doing something wrong...per your instructions i didn't lol

[Junior2561 10]

Here is where i feel like an idiot. I bought the new pins and new bushings, but they still do not feel tight. There is a lot of slop. I made this post off my phone last night, so i could not go into detail - but i think perhapes i was doing something wrong...per your instructions i didn't lol

[jmlay 80]

Were the previous bushings worn thru, pin wearing on steel -vs- the busing? if so the hole may be enlarged. Fix this by welding up the old holes & re-drilling or purchase a larger busing & pin but will require enlarging the current hole. Local auto body supply ormaybe your local auto parts help section will have parts.

[jmlay 80]

Were the previous bushings worn thru, pin wearing on steel -vs- the busing? if so the hole may be enlarged. Fix this by welding up the old holes & re-drilling or purchase a larger busing & pin but will require enlarging the current hole. Local auto body supply ormaybe your local auto parts help section will have parts.

[RogerC 136]

Were the previous bushings worn thru, pin wearing on steel -vs- the busing? if so the hole may be enlarged. Fix this by welding up the old holes & re-drilling or purchase a larger busing & pin but will require enlarging the current hole. Local auto body supply ormaybe your local auto parts help section will have parts.

 

Mustangsteve's hinge kit is a good option in this case as you have to drill the holes out anyhow but there's welding involved to complete the rebuild. I finished mine about a month ago, forgot to do pics though. Had a buddy sandblast them for me after dis-assembly.

[RogerC 136]

Were the previous bushings worn thru, pin wearing on steel -vs- the busing? if so the hole may be enlarged. Fix this by welding up the old holes & re-drilling or purchase a larger busing & pin but will require enlarging the current hole. Local auto body supply ormaybe your local auto parts help section will have parts.

 

Mustangsteve's hinge kit is a good option in this case as you have to drill the holes out anyhow but there's welding involved to complete the rebuild. I finished mine about a month ago, forgot to do pics though. Had a buddy sandblast them for me after dis-assembly.

[Junior2561 10]

oooh yeah, she will need some welding. I was looking at it this morning. I was really hoping to be able to just throw in new pins and bushings, but looks like it will be a little more involved.

[Junior2561 10]

oooh yeah, she will need some welding. I was looking at it this morning. I was really hoping to be able to just throw in new pins and bushings, but looks like it will be a little more involved.

[69RavenConv 286]

I found this great writeup on the web when I googled the subject.

 

http://www.andrewsmach1.com/pages/mustangresto/doorhinges/doorhingerepair.html

 

Reproductions are available, if you'd rather not mess around repairing a damaged one.

 

http://www.cal-mustang.com/1969-70-MUSTANG-DOOR-HINGES-C5282.aspx

Edited August 17, 2011 by 69RavenConv

[69RavenConv 286]

I found this great writeup on the web when I googled the subject.

 

http://www.andrewsmach1.com/pages/mustangresto/doorhinges/doorhingerepair.html

 

Reproductions are available, if you'd rather not mess around repairing a damaged one.

 

http://www.cal-mustang.com/1969-70-MUSTANG-DOOR-HINGES-C5282.aspx

Edited August 17, 2011 by 69RavenConv

[Lemon Owner 11]

It was a weld up for mine unfortunately. As others have said you can weld the hole up a little and redrill for the new bushings. It's never easy with these old cars, especially when it seems everyone just drives them into the ground.

[Lemon Owner 11]

It was a weld up for mine unfortunately. As others have said you can weld the hole up a little and redrill for the new bushings. It's never easy with these old cars, especially when it seems everyone just drives them into the ground.