Decent Upper Door Hinges? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DJ_Baar · 08-20-2018, 07:50 AM

Attached picture is door hinges I received that I ordered new. What I had was a bit beyond rebuilding for the uppers. But these have loose friction pads that will rattle and cannot open all the way because of how slide is so "expanded." Picture is as far open as i can get them by hand, both left and right, about an inch from "stop."

* Question is, any recommended QUALITY replacements? These are going back. I also have someone looking for salvaged door hinges that are "rebuildable."

R/
DJ Baar

**Grumpy old man** · 08-20-2018, 09:00 AM

They are brand new ,When installed the weight and leverage of the door will have them open and close fine , Try one .

**leddzepp** · 08-20-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by grumpy old man

they are brand new ,when installed the weight and leverage of the door will have them open and close fine , try one .

x2

DJ_Baar · 08-20-2018, 02:03 PM

Thank you both. I didn't want to install because just didnt' look right, but was hoping the door weight would remedy that.

What about the friction pads being loos when door (hinge) is closed?

Dave

*randy500* · 08-20-2018, 02:54 PM

Friction pad on originals are loose when closed too. Post up on how they install and line up.

Red71gmc · 08-20-2018, 05:59 PM

I have a store that sells hand tools. Believe it or not Taiwan made tools are now considered the better quality out there. Don't beat me up as I didn't bite for some time but its true (and sad).

DJ_Baar · 08-21-2018, 07:35 AM

Randy, I liked your door build post & will use that as a guide as I rebuild these doors for this ol'67.

Red,
My Dad was a Machinist and lived by "Made in USA," but it is what it is. I was just surprised not so much by "Made in Taiwan," as how tight the slider was and how loose the friction pads were. Appreciate the feedback I got on this before I installed these with repaired doors (in process). I noticed I need to trim down the length on the hinge pin kit I bought for the lower hinges too

My'67 C20 Camper Special Build progress is posted here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=747394

08-20-2018, 07:50 AM	#1
DJ_Baar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 362	Decent Upper Door Hinges? Attached picture is door hinges I received that I ordered new. What I had was a bit beyond rebuilding for the uppers. But these have loose friction pads that will rattle and cannot open all the way because of how slide is so "expanded." Picture is as far open as i can get them by hand, both left and right, about an inch from "stop." * Question is, any recommended QUALITY replacements? These are going back. I also have someone looking for salvaged door hinges that are "rebuildable." R/ DJ Baar Attached Images

08-20-2018, 09:00 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Decent Upper Door Hinges? They are brand new ,When installed the weight and leverage of the door will have them open and close fine , Try one . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

08-20-2018, 02:03 PM	#4
DJ_Baar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 362	Re: Decent Upper Door Hinges? Thank you both. I didn't want to install because just didnt' look right, but was hoping the door weight would remedy that. What about the friction pads being loos when door (hinge) is closed? Dave

08-20-2018, 02:54 PM	#5
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Decent Upper Door Hinges? Friction pad on originals are loose when closed too. Post up on how they install and line up.

08-20-2018, 05:59 PM	#6
Red71gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brookston, In Posts: 482	Re: Decent Upper Door Hinges? I have a store that sells hand tools. Believe it or not Taiwan made tools are now considered the better quality out there. Don't beat me up as I didn't bite for some time but its true (and sad).

08-21-2018, 07:35 AM	#7
DJ_Baar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 362	Re: Decent Upper Door Hinges? Randy, I liked your door build post & will use that as a guide as I rebuild these doors for this ol'67. Red, My Dad was a Machinist and lived by "Made in USA," but it is what it is. I was just surprised not so much by "Made in Taiwan," as how tight the slider was and how loose the friction pads were. Appreciate the feedback I got on this before I installed these with repaired doors (in process). I noticed I need to trim down the length on the hinge pin kit I bought for the lower hinges too My'67 C20 Camper Special Build progress is posted here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=747394



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