hinge mount on door caved in

[dougs69c10]

New guy here, 69 chevy c10 stepside, well i was lookin at the drivers door and the lower hinge area just rusted through and fell in. Is it something that can be cut from a donor truck and welded in or is there a patch piece or what not i can use

[71SWBChevy]

I don't think they sell a patch panel for that but you could cut one out of a donor truck and replace it, just make sure you do a good job of welding it, it would kindof suck to get your project finished open the door and it just fall off

[dougs69c10]

Originally Posted by 71SWBChevy

I don't think they sell a patch panel for that but you could cut one out of a donor truck and replace it, just make sure you do a good job of welding it, it would kindof suck to get your project finished open the door and it just fall off

yeah, last thing i want is the door fallin off.


off topic, i also have a grand prix 98 gtp actually

[71SWBChevy]

Originally Posted by dougs69c10

yeah, last thing i want is the door fallin off.


off topic, i also have a grand prix 98 gtp actually

Dude I think I just welcomed you in the welcome forum!

[Bob B.]

I am afraid it's time for a new door.

[dougs69c10]

Originally Posted by Bob B.

I am afraid it's time for a new door.

the door is fine, its where the hinge mounts to the truck that caved in

[dougs69c10]

[Bob B.]

Yikes! There is a patch panel for the lower section of the pillar, but I don't think there is one that goes up to the hinge mount. You probably could use the lower section, and fabricate the rest. How is the reat of the cab? Might be easier to find a solid cab and replace the whole thing.

[dougs69c10]

Originally Posted by Bob B.

Yikes! There is a patch panel for the lower section of the pillar, but I don't think there is one that goes up to the hinge mount. You probably could use the lower section, and fabricate the rest. How is the reat of the cab? Might be easier to find a solid cab and replace the whole thing.

this is really the only bad spot on the cab. The floor in the current truck has 2 small holes by the seat belt, and the drivers side rocker panels are shot. Otherwise its fairly solid I found a donor cab im gonna cut this piece out of. 75 bucks for the cab. Its got a good front and rear window, figure i can prob get most of my 75 back just from sellin those two pieces.

[Bob B.]

Not surprised the driver's side rocker is gone, too. The problem is water leaks in the hinge pillar through the fender and door hinge bolts. There's no drain in there, and it will start to eat the lower section of the pillar, and then the rocker. Your best bet would be to section in the pillar from another cab, and maybe use a replacement rocker.