Is This Door Hinge Weldable/fixable? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-14-2019, 02:33 PM

I've never welded but is this something that looks do-able (for an experienced welder) or do I need a new door? This is the driver's door, 1969. I showed some pictures of the damage caused by misalignment. Thanks,-BA

notsolo · 07-14-2019, 02:44 PM

I think a good welder can get you fixed up, some new hinge pins and bushings while it's torn down.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-14-2019, 02:51 PM

Thanks, that's encouraging. I just need to find the right guy for this job. -BA

**HO455** · 07-20-2019, 02:53 PM

Yep! Been there. Done that! Got the PO to knock a hundred off the price because of that problem.
It will require removing the door from the truck. If you have good glass I would remove it before having the welding done. Rolling the window down isn't enough to prevent damage. Welding sparks and glass just don't go together.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-20-2019, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the tip. I'm not familiar with the procedure (removing the glass) but I'm sure I can figure it out. I just don't know who around here would be good at this job. The last weld I had done, on a loose stake pocket, was amateur-hour work and the stake now comes up at an angle.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-30-2019, 08:40 PM

OK, got-er done today. $80 (I didn't haggle) and not too purdy but boy it's sure nice to have my door shutting and opening properly.

**HO455** · 07-31-2019, 01:59 PM

I agree it is a good feeling.

I recommend getting some paint on the welded areas soon. Both outside and inside. The fresh welds are quick to rust and once the demon gets started its hard to stop.

GASoline71 · 07-31-2019, 03:19 PM

Here's how I fixed mine:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=712640

It appears that they "welded" the hinge right to the door. I'm no pro welder either, but it wasn't near as hard as I thought it was gonna be.

Gary

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-31-2019, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

Here's how I fixed mine:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=712640

It appears that they "welded" the hinge right to the door. I'm no pro welder either, but it wasn't near as hard as I thought it was gonna be.

Gary

Nice work Gary!

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-31-2019, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

I agree it is a good feeling.

I recommend getting some paint on the welded areas soon. Both outside and inside. The fresh welds are quick to rust and once the demon gets started its hard to stop.

That's a good idea even here in super dry L.A. things do occasionally rust.

07-14-2019, 02:33 PM	#1
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Is This Door Hinge Weldable/fixable? I've never welded but is this something that looks do-able (for an experienced welder) or do I need a new door? This is the driver's door, 1969. I showed some pictures of the damage caused by misalignment. Thanks,-BA Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

07-14-2019, 02:44 PM	#2
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,461	Re: Is This Door Hinge Weldable/fixable? I think a good welder can get you fixed up, some new hinge pins and bushings while it's torn down. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

07-14-2019, 02:51 PM	#3
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Is This Door Hinge Weldable/fixable? Thanks, that's encouraging. I just need to find the right guy for this job. -BA __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

07-20-2019, 02:53 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,033	Re: Is This Door Hinge Weldable/fixable? Yep! Been there. Done that! Got the PO to knock a hundred off the price because of that problem. It will require removing the door from the truck. If you have good glass I would remove it before having the welding done. Rolling the window down isn't enough to prevent damage. Welding sparks and glass just don't go together. __________________ 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 Last edited by HO455; 07-20-2019 at 02:58 PM.

07-20-2019, 03:04 PM	#5
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Is This Door Hinge Weldable/fixable? Thanks for the tip. I'm not familiar with the procedure (removing the glass) but I'm sure I can figure it out. I just don't know who around here would be good at this job. The last weld I had done, on a loose stake pocket, was amateur-hour work and the stake now comes up at an angle. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

07-30-2019, 08:40 PM	#6
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Is This Door Hinge Weldable/fixable? OK, got-er done today. $80 (I didn't haggle) and not too purdy but boy it's sure nice to have my door shutting and opening properly. Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

07-31-2019, 01:59 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,033	Re: Is This Door Hinge Weldable/fixable? I agree it is a good feeling. I recommend getting some paint on the welded areas soon. Both outside and inside. The fresh welds are quick to rust and once the demon gets started its hard to stop. __________________ 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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