Door hinge replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Larryzzo · 12-07-2022, 03:40 PM

Is it possible to replace the door hinges without removing the front fenders? Does just removing the inner fender give you enough access to the bolts on the cab?

**Grumpy old man** · 12-07-2022, 03:48 PM

No , The door will have to be realigned anytime you change hinges . There really isn't any shortcut .

Larryzzo · 12-07-2022, 03:54 PM

Didn't think so, but thought I'd throw it out there before I go doing something I didn't need to do. Thanks for the help.

**HO455** · 12-07-2022, 04:41 PM

I have to respectfully disagree with the Grumpster on this one. I removed my hinges to replace the pins without removing the fenders. I did have some special wrenches I used, one of which I built and had to modify during the project, as what worked on the drivers side, didn't work on the passenger side.

Once I was done I did have to realign the doors as Grumpy stated. Time wise it was probably a bust over removing the fenders. I just didn't want to risk damaging the paint on the fenders by removing them.

Scroll to the bottom of post #887 in my repair thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...698377&page=36

Larryzzo · 12-07-2022, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the info. Like you, my biggest concern is not scratching the paint. I can deal with the extra time it might take.

12-07-2022, 03:40 PM	#1
Larryzzo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Afton NY Posts: 9	Door hinge replacement Is it possible to replace the door hinges without removing the front fenders? Does just removing the inner fender give you enough access to the bolts on the cab?

12-07-2022, 03:48 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Door hinge replacement No , The door will have to be realigned anytime you change hinges . There really isn't any shortcut . __________________ 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

12-07-2022, 03:54 PM	#3
Larryzzo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Afton NY Posts: 9	Re: Door hinge replacement Didn't think so, but thought I'd throw it out there before I go doing something I didn't need to do. Thanks for the help.

12-07-2022, 04:41 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,952	Re: Door hinge replacement I have to respectfully disagree with the Grumpster on this one. I removed my hinges to replace the pins without removing the fenders. I did have some special wrenches I used, one of which I built and had to modify during the project, as what worked on the drivers side, didn't work on the passenger side. Once I was done I did have to realign the doors as Grumpy stated. Time wise it was probably a bust over removing the fenders. I just didn't want to risk damaging the paint on the fenders by removing them. Scroll to the bottom of post #887 in my repair thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...698377&page=36 __________________ 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

12-07-2022, 09:34 PM	#5
Larryzzo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Afton NY Posts: 9	Re: Door hinge replacement Thanks for the info. Like you, my biggest concern is not scratching the paint. I can deal with the extra time it might take.



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