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bigvinnie · 11-20-2005, 12:44 PM

Looking for opinions on the repro door hinges, I think GMC Paul and others sell them... just wondering if I should buy these or rebuild a set of used ones...

thanks for any input.

Tx Firefighter · 11-20-2005, 12:45 PM

I like to rebuild them myself. It's a fun easy project. Much cheaper too, I'm sure.

bigvinnie · 11-20-2005, 01:14 PM

thanks for the reply... I've put new pins in them before, but my driver's upper hinge is completely shot, and I was hoping to hear from someone who's bought a repro hinge and could comment on the quality...

Would rather not scrounge in the yards for a hinge, so I thought a repro would be the way to go if the quality was decent...

but if someone has a good used upper driver's hinge requiring just pins, I'd consider that as well..

thanks.

Striker169 · 11-20-2005, 01:18 PM

wait how do you rebuild them? is there a kit or what?

*screamin_c102* · 11-20-2005, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Striker169

wait how do you rebuild them? is there a kit or what?

Yep, in the HELP section (Motormite) at your local auto parts store. They com as a pin and bushing kit. I use later model kits and drill the holes out to fit the bushings if they are wallered out too much. Easy fix especially if the hinges are off the truck.

As far as repop hinges, if they are anything like the other repop parts I have looked at, it is well worth finding a decent set of used ones and repinning them. There is areason why Screamin' has all original parts on her except the tailgate.....Aftermarket is poor fit and poor quality.

zeeklu · 11-20-2005, 03:42 PM

I got a set from GMC Pauls and was happy with them . Chris

bigvinnie · 11-20-2005, 04:18 PM

thanks, I might take a chance on the repros and let y'all know how they work out...

11-20-2005, 12:44 PM	#1
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	repro door hinge quality Looking for opinions on the repro door hinges, I think GMC Paul and others sell them... just wondering if I should buy these or rebuild a set of used ones... thanks for any input. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

11-20-2005, 12:45 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: repro door hinge quality I like to rebuild them myself. It's a fun easy project. Much cheaper too, I'm sure. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-20-2005, 01:14 PM	#3
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	Re: repro door hinge quality thanks for the reply... I've put new pins in them before, but my driver's upper hinge is completely shot, and I was hoping to hear from someone who's bought a repro hinge and could comment on the quality... Would rather not scrounge in the yards for a hinge, so I thought a repro would be the way to go if the quality was decent... but if someone has a good used upper driver's hinge requiring just pins, I'd consider that as well.. thanks. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project Last edited by bigvinnie; 11-20-2005 at 01:15 PM.

11-20-2005, 01:18 PM	#4
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: repro door hinge quality wait how do you rebuild them? is there a kit or what?

11-20-2005, 03:42 PM	#6
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: repro door hinge quality I got a set from GMC Pauls and was happy with them . Chris

11-20-2005, 04:18 PM	#7
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	Re: repro door hinge quality thanks, I might take a chance on the repros and let y'all know how they work out... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project



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