Door hinge rebuild services

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We got a kit from Brothers and they come with a bronze type bushing. The original hinges were metal to metal with no bushings. The kit is a universal one so there will have to be some modification done. I need to take some measurements but it looks like the hinges will have to be drilled out to acceot the bushings and then the pins will have to be shortened for the early hinges. If I remember right from my auto parts days the bushings are self lubricating bronze. The bronze is a little tougher than the brass but will still wear. The good part is that they will now be replaceable when they wear out. Most later model cars and trucks use this same bushing. I know they look exactly like the bushings in my Camaro. It is going to be a while before I get them rebuilt but I will take lots of pictures and give my view of the assembly.

Bernie