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Davidf · 03-18-2021, 08:58 AM

$100/hinge...ouch!

At this price, I would probably just make a set. Piano hinge welded to sheet metal bent into the proper shape. Would not be hard at all if you had a template hinge.

I just recently finished rebuilding/restoring my original box door and lower opening. Terrible design by GM causes trapped water and thus rust. The door has no drain holes so water gets trapped inside the door. The bottom of the opening has a double layer for strength that traps dirt and then moisture. Add drain holes and keep the area clean of dirt and mud.

03-18-2021, 08:58 AM	#8
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: Side toolbox option? $100/hinge...ouch! At this price, I would probably just make a set. Piano hinge welded to sheet metal bent into the proper shape. Would not be hard at all if you had a template hinge. I just recently finished rebuilding/restoring my original box door and lower opening. Terrible design by GM causes trapped water and thus rust. The door has no drain holes so water gets trapped inside the door. The bottom of the opening has a double layer for strength that traps dirt and then moisture. Add drain holes and keep the area clean of dirt and mud.