CO NOS Upper Door Hinge Assemblies

[402Bowtie]

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NOS upper door hinge assemblies. Some are missing the GM tags but they all have "L" or "R" stamped on them. Save money buying these instead of individually purchasing pins, bushings, and friction pads and save time assembling everything!

Sandblast, paint, and install!

The pictures below are representative of the condition on all of them.

$249 shipped per pair (RH and LH) plus fees. NEW PRICE: $225 shipped plus fees

[jimer1964]

Good morning, How well will these clean up? Interested

[402Bowtie]

Originally Posted by jimer1964

Good morning, How well will these clean up? Interested

I don't have a sandblast cabinet (yet) but I plan to keep a set for myself with the intent to blast them and paint them. I think they would clean up very nicely.

[4X4GMC1972]

Will you do $225.00 shipped Paypal?

[402Bowtie]

Originally Posted by 4X4GMC1972

Will you do $225.00 shipped Paypal?

Ok I'll send you pm.

New price: $225 shipped plus fees

[402Bowtie]

1 set sold -- back to the top

[402Bowtie]

2 sets sold. ttt

[cst204x4]

Soak them in evaporust for a couple days they will look like new!

[402Bowtie]

Originally Posted by cst204x4

Soak them in evaporust for a couple days they will look like new!

Yes, that or krud kutter. Both products look pretty good on YouTube. Probably a better option than sandblasting.

[Black71Shorty]

John, I’ll take a set. Let me know what I owe you after the speedo arrives and you get a total.

Thanks
Coby

[402Bowtie]

Originally Posted by Black71Shorty

John, I’ll take a set. Let me know what I owe you after the speedo arrives and you get a total.

Thanks
Coby

Will do! Thanks Coby

[jimer1964]

I will take the last set if it's still available.

[402Bowtie]

Originally Posted by jimer1964

I will take the last set if it's still available.

Jim - PM sent.

For anyone else: I still have four more pairs that haven't been claimed or purchased.

[402Bowtie]

Ttt

[gdelaney5]

I will take a set. Pm sent.

[69Tom]

I have a question that perhaps you can "sell" me on these. While I like to go NOS whenever I can, is there any difference between these and the reproduction hinges? In other words, are the repops complete crap and are going to be a problem? If so I will probably take a set. Thanks.

[402Bowtie]

Originally Posted by 69Tom

I have a question that perhaps you can "sell" me on these. While I like to go NOS whenever I can, is there any difference between these and the reproduction hinges? In other words, are the repops complete crap and are going to be a problem? If so I will probably take a set. Thanks.

I don't have any experience with the reproduction hinges, so I really can't say much.

Based on some of the pictures I am finding online though, it appears that reproduction hinges' wear material (friction pad) is made of a plastic material. The originals are made of material similar to brake pads, at least in appearance.

And to bring out my inner salesman qualities, I will try to sell the idea (total guess ) that the NOS hinge's alloys are stronger/better so you will get less flex....total guess though.

[69Tom]

Originally Posted by 402Bowtie

I don't have any experience with the reproduction hinges, so I really can't say much.

Based on some of the pictures I am finding online though, it appears that reproduction hinges' wear material (friction pad) is made of a plastic material. The originals are made of material similar to brake pads, at least in appearance.

And to bring out my inner salesman qualities, I will try to sell the idea (total guess ) that the NOS hinge's alloys are stronger/better so you will get less flex....total guess though.

Haha. Not bad. Let me give it some thought and I will definitely get back in touch. Thanks!

[70LonghornCST]

Originally Posted by 69Tom

I have a question that perhaps you can "sell" me on these. While I like to go NOS whenever I can, is there any difference between these and the reproduction hinges? In other words, are the repops complete crap and are going to be a problem? If so I will probably take a set. Thanks.

While I did not purchase one of 402Bowtie's sets, I can add testimonial for NOS. I had a set of aftermarket door hinges a while back. I put them on, and swapped them back with the originals. At the time, all I knew is that they didn't feel right. While they were tighter than the originals, they seemed not to line up like the originals. I couldn't tell if it was because the aftermarket were just new and not broken in like the originals.

Later, I purchased a set (upper and lower hinges with same surface rust, which is typical for almost all hinge sets I've seen. It wasn't until I mocked my NOS set up that I found that either I got really good at installing doors (not likely), or the OEM part just simply fit better. I think it's the latter.

To treat the surface rust, I just used a chemical agent to remove the rust, and another to convert any remaining rust to an inert compound (that's the black tint). After that, I used a metal etch, and primed, leaving the original factory texture on the metal for the hinge arm and pad in the upper hinge.

The other aspect that I like about the NOS set is that they are not super-shiny like the aftermarket ones. The upper hinge arm and pads are recognizably different in texture and color when compared to the originals. So if you're trying to do a stock restoration, that detail might be important to you.

Anyway, I'm all for the OEM on the door hinges. But of course, it's all about preference.

[402Bowtie]

Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

While I did not purchase one of 402Bowtie's sets, I can add testimonial for NOS. I had a set of aftermarket door hinges a while back. I put them on, and swapped them back with the originals. At the time, all I knew is that they didn't feel right. While they were tighter than the originals, they seemed not to line up like the originals. I couldn't tell if it was because the aftermarket were just new and not broken in like the originals.

Later, I purchased a set (upper and lower hinges with same surface rust, which is typical for almost all hinge sets I've seen. It wasn't until I mocked my NOS set up that I found that either I got really good at installing doors (not likely), or the OEM part just simply fit better. I think it's the latter.

To treat the surface rust, I just used a chemical agent to remove the rust, and another to convert any remaining rust to an inert compound (that's the black tint). After that, I used a metal etch, and primed, leaving the original factory texture on the metal for the hinge arm and pad in the upper hinge.

The other aspect that I like about the NOS set is that they are not super-shiny like the aftermarket ones. The upper hinge arm and pads are recognizably different in texture and color when compared to the originals. So if you're trying to do a stock restoration, that detail might be important to you.

Anyway, I'm all for the OEM on the door hinges. But of course, it's all about preference.

Thanks for that insight Richard. Good tips too! I think your rust treatment is the way to go.

[cucvzuz]

Do you have any left.

[402Bowtie]

Originally Posted by cucvzuz

Do you have any left.

I believe I have 3 sets remaining.

[jimer1964]

My pair arrived Thank you

[Black71Shorty]

John, I received the hinges and lenses. Everything looks great!

Thanks
Coby

[402Bowtie]

Originally Posted by jimer1964

My pair arrived Thank you

Originally Posted by Black71Shorty

John, I received the hinges and lenses. Everything looks great!

Thanks
Coby

Thanks to both of you for the purchase. Enjoy!