Door hinge problem that appears to be unusual. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

brodon · 09-19-2019, 05:44 PM

The threaded "plate" behind the opening of the door hinge with the holes/threads that secures/treads the bolt, came loose and has dropped to the bottom, inside the door with no way to get to it. i.e. nothing to tighten the door hinge to on the cab.

It's in private storage to I don't have access to a welder.

Evidently no one has experienced this before, since I've spoken to several auto body folks with no idea of what to do.

Would anyone have something I can try to get my drivers side door on my '67 so I can proceed from there.

Thank you,
Don

**truckster** · 09-19-2019, 06:00 PM

If you want something temporary you could try well nuts.

**AussieinNC** · 09-19-2019, 07:00 PM

If the piece has dropped into the door, you can retrieve it by removing the door panel and fishing it out...see pic for what it looks like....

If the piece you mention is inside the pillar you can make up a new threaded section and cut a slot in the pillar to replace it....drill some small holes in the outer skin of the pillar and tack weld it in place....

68 TT · 09-20-2019, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieinNC

If the piece has dropped into the door, you can retrieve it by removing the door panel and fishing it out...see pic for what it looks like....

If the piece you mention is inside the pillar you can make up a new threaded section and cut a slot in the pillar to replace it....drill some small holes in the outer skin of the pillar and tack weld it in place....

All that holds it to the door shell when the hinges are not bolted to it are those small spot welds. Sounds like yours broke loose from the shell. You should be able to get it in place from inside the door and use the hinge bolts to lock it down.

You should be able to feel where the spot welds held it in place and locate it appropriately. Run the bolts down to clamp it tight then install a couple flat head crews or rivets to lock it down there. You should be able to put the hinge back on after that. Once the bolts are torqued down they won't let it move around.

When you get it home you can weld the plate to the door if you feel you need to.

BigBird05 · 09-20-2019, 08:58 PM

If you need to replace the plate let me know I have a scrap door or I can get a plate for the A piller from a donor that I know of.

1mrtimk · 11-29-2019, 10:35 PM

Did you ever retrieve the backing plate?

**HO455** · 11-29-2019, 11:29 PM

There are several threads out there about this problem. So don't feel too bad you are not alone. Do a search using the box above.
Here is one thread from a search. Scroll down and you can see what they did to fix the problem. It also shows the where your missing plate is likely to be found.
Good luck

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=438045&page=5

09-19-2019, 05:44 PM	#1
brodon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Freeburg, IL Posts: 6	Door hinge problem that appears to be unusual. The threaded "plate" behind the opening of the door hinge with the holes/threads that secures/treads the bolt, came loose and has dropped to the bottom, inside the door with no way to get to it. i.e. nothing to tighten the door hinge to on the cab. It's in private storage to I don't have access to a welder. Evidently no one has experienced this before, since I've spoken to several auto body folks with no idea of what to do. Would anyone have something I can try to get my drivers side door on my '67 so I can proceed from there. Thank you, Don

09-19-2019, 06:00 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Door hinge problem that appears to be unusual. If you want something temporary you could try well nuts. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

09-19-2019, 07:00 PM	#3
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: Door hinge problem that appears to be unusual. If the piece has dropped into the door, you can retrieve it by removing the door panel and fishing it out...see pic for what it looks like.... If the piece you mention is inside the pillar you can make up a new threaded section and cut a slot in the pillar to replace it....drill some small holes in the outer skin of the pillar and tack weld it in place.... Attached Images __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

09-20-2019, 08:58 PM	#5
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: Door hinge problem that appears to be unusual. If you need to replace the plate let me know I have a scrap door or I can get a plate for the A piller from a donor that I know of.

11-29-2019, 10:35 PM	#6
1mrtimk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: labadie mo Posts: 48	Re: Door hinge problem that appears to be unusual. Did you ever retrieve the backing plate?

11-29-2019, 11:29 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Door hinge problem that appears to be unusual. There are several threads out there about this problem. So don't feel too bad you are not alone. Do a search using the box above. Here is one thread from a search. Scroll down and you can see what they did to fix the problem. It also shows the where your missing plate is likely to be found. Good luck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=438045&page=5 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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