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**8man** · 09-12-2018, 02:16 PM

I need some door hinges for the 54. I've been looking at Classic, LMC, Eckler's and Tucker.

Does anyone know if there is a difference in the products?

I know the price ranges from $300 to $395, depending on which vendor.

I've been trying to fund used, but of the 6 I have, I could rebuild 2, maybe 3 at best, and they wouldn't be great where the skinny metal is on the inside of the truck

MARTINSR · 09-12-2018, 02:24 PM

Are they all the same from 47-54? I have about 6 of them with them all being rebuildable. But honestly, I would be looking for original ones, forget reproduction. Unless someone comes on and tells you of a brand that they got and worked, stay away from reproduction.

Brian

MARTINSR · 09-12-2018, 02:25 PM

Here's a "Basics of Basics" I did on the subject.

https://www.hotrodders.com/forum/bas...es-125350.html

Brian

**8man** · 09-12-2018, 02:37 PM

I've read "stay away from reproduction" on here.

The problem is I don't have 4 rebuildable hinges. I had to cut one to get it out of the cab. Two have the skin metal broken. So I'm looking for someone who will sell me 4 that I can rebuild if I can find them.

**8man** · 09-12-2018, 03:40 PM

I have it on good authority that if I knew what to call the "inside skin" on the cab side of the door hinge that I could buy just that piece if I can't find rebuidable hinges.

So if anyone knows of a supplier for the "skin" on the hinge, I would like to know.

MARTINSR · 09-12-2018, 04:14 PM

https://www.fillingstation.com/catal...index.html#125

They call it the "face plate."

Brian

**8man** · 09-12-2018, 04:24 PM

Thank you Brian. I can fix 3 of the four hinges.

Now to find that elusive lower driver's side door hinge.

I had to cut it up to get it out and now I need a replacement.

NorCalGal · 09-12-2018, 08:21 PM

I made a metal buck to press new hinge face for mine. I think there's a picture in my build thread.

NorCalGal · 09-12-2018, 08:27 PM

#70 page 3

MARTINSR · 09-12-2018, 08:36 PM

That is a hell of a build there Jan, holy crap that's nice stuff.

Brian

**joedoh** · 09-13-2018, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

#70 page 3

thats hardcore, very cool, much respect.

I will stop talking in staccato syllables soon.

**8man** · 09-13-2018, 09:56 AM

NorCal, now I have to go through your whole build thread. That is really great work. Thanks.

jweb · 09-13-2018, 10:08 AM

After rebuilding my own hinges. I highly recommend sending your hinges to this guy
http://drjsrestorationrx.com/

He makes the hinge face plates the Filling Station sells. He may also have the hinge you're looking for.

If you choose to do them yourself, he also has a "how to" video on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEoBFw8kaTE

**8man** · 09-14-2018, 05:52 PM

Got the hinge apart and took the face plate off.

IMG_2051 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Then I welded the flange back to the hinge base. I had to cut it off to get to the hinge pin to cut it out. I bet I spent 30 minutes fitting it together before I finally welded it up.

IMG_2052 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Now it is slicked up.

IMG_2053 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

I even test fit it in the door jamb to make sure the holes lined up.

MARTINSR · 09-14-2018, 11:27 PM

Right on, there you go!

Brian

**joedoh** · 09-14-2018, 11:49 PM

nice repurpose man

NorCalGal · 09-15-2018, 12:45 AM

Just finishing up your new hinge covers

**8man** · 09-15-2018, 09:48 AM

Ha, now to see if I can get the pins out of the other 3 hinges.

A big thank you to Jan! I'm going to have new face plates on the hinges, once I get them apart and rebuilt.

vintovka · 09-15-2018, 06:17 PM

Is it possible to just bolt the new face over the old hinges?

**8man** · 09-15-2018, 06:36 PM

The face plates are spot welded on in 3 places. So the new ones will be spot welded as well.

vintovka · 09-15-2018, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

The face plates are spot welded on in 3 places. So the new ones will be spot welded as well.

Under stood but Could the plates just be bolted on via the hinge bolts?

**8man** · 09-15-2018, 07:39 PM

I guess, but then you would have another adjustment to do when you adjust the hinge. Might make that a little more difficult.

vintovka · 09-15-2018, 08:00 PM

Thanks. My so called "restorer" destroyed my plates trying get door aligned and I don't have a spot welder. Hardly a day goes by and i find another major FU they did.

**8man** · 09-22-2018, 09:43 AM

IMG_2063 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Look what NorCalGal sent me! They are so nice that I think I'll frame them.

But since I need them to use my door hinges, I guess I'll have to put them on the truck. I sure hope the truck turns out as nice as the hinge plates.

Thanks Jan!

MARTINSR · 09-22-2018, 12:32 PM

Those are friggin nice, wow.

Brian

09-12-2018, 02:24 PM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Door hinges Are they all the same from 47-54? I have about 6 of them with them all being rebuildable. But honestly, I would be looking for original ones, forget reproduction. Unless someone comes on and tells you of a brand that they got and worked, stay away from reproduction. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-12-2018, 02:25 PM	#3
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Door hinges Here's a "Basics of Basics" I did on the subject. https://www.hotrodders.com/forum/bas...es-125350.html Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-12-2018, 02:37 PM	#4
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,275	Re: Door hinges I've read "stay away from reproduction" on here. The problem is I don't have 4 rebuildable hinges. I had to cut one to get it out of the cab. Two have the skin metal broken. So I'm looking for someone who will sell me 4 that I can rebuild if I can find them.

09-12-2018, 03:40 PM	#5
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,275	Re: Door hinges I have it on good authority that if I knew what to call the "inside skin" on the cab side of the door hinge that I could buy just that piece if I can't find rebuidable hinges. So if anyone knows of a supplier for the "skin" on the hinge, I would like to know.

09-12-2018, 04:14 PM	#6
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Door hinges https://www.fillingstation.com/catal...index.html#125 They call it the "face plate." Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-12-2018, 02:16 PM	#1
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,275	Door hinges I need some door hinges for the 54. I've been looking at Classic, LMC, Eckler's and Tucker. Does anyone know if there is a difference in the products? I know the price ranges from $300 to $395, depending on which vendor. I've been trying to fund used, but of the 6 I have, I could rebuild 2, maybe 3 at best, and they wouldn't be great where the skinny metal is on the inside of the truck

09-12-2018, 04:24 PM	#7
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,275	Re: Door hinges Thank you Brian. I can fix 3 of the four hinges. Now to find that elusive lower driver's side door hinge. I had to cut it up to get it out and now I need a replacement.

09-12-2018, 08:21 PM	#8
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: Door hinges I made a metal buck to press new hinge face for mine. I think there's a picture in my build thread. __________________ Jan's 53

09-12-2018, 08:27 PM	#9
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: Door hinges #70 page 3 __________________ Jan's 53

09-12-2018, 08:36 PM	#10
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Door hinges That is a hell of a build there Jan, holy crap that's nice stuff. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-13-2018, 09:56 AM	#12
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,275	Re: Door hinges NorCal, now I have to go through your whole build thread. That is really great work. Thanks.

09-13-2018, 10:08 AM	#13
jweb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,181	Re: Door hinges After rebuilding my own hinges. I highly recommend sending your hinges to this guy http://drjsrestorationrx.com/ He makes the hinge face plates the Filling Station sells. He may also have the hinge you're looking for. If you choose to do them yourself, he also has a "how to" video on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEoBFw8kaTE __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

09-14-2018, 05:52 PM	#14
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,275	Re: Door hinges Got the hinge apart and took the face plate off. IMG_2051 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Then I welded the flange back to the hinge base. I had to cut it off to get to the hinge pin to cut it out. I bet I spent 30 minutes fitting it together before I finally welded it up. IMG_2052 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Now it is slicked up. IMG_2053 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr I even test fit it in the door jamb to make sure the holes lined up.

09-14-2018, 11:27 PM	#15
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Door hinges Right on, there you go! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-14-2018, 11:49 PM	#16
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,747	Re: Door hinges nice repurpose man __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393



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09-15-2018, 12:45 AM	#17
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: Door hinges Just finishing up your new hinge covers Attached Images __________________ Jan's 53

09-15-2018, 09:48 AM	#18
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,275	Re: Door hinges Ha, now to see if I can get the pins out of the other 3 hinges. A big thank you to Jan! I'm going to have new face plates on the hinges, once I get them apart and rebuilt.

09-15-2018, 06:17 PM	#19
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,773	Re: Door hinges Is it possible to just bolt the new face over the old hinges? __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

09-15-2018, 06:36 PM	#20
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,275	Re: Door hinges The face plates are spot welded on in 3 places. So the new ones will be spot welded as well.

09-15-2018, 07:39 PM	#22
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,275	Re: Door hinges I guess, but then you would have another adjustment to do when you adjust the hinge. Might make that a little more difficult.

09-15-2018, 08:00 PM	#23
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,773	Re: Door hinges Thanks. My so called "restorer" destroyed my plates trying get door aligned and I don't have a spot welder. Hardly a day goes by and i find another major FU they did. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

09-22-2018, 09:43 AM	#24
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,275	Re: Door hinges IMG_2063 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Look what NorCalGal sent me! They are so nice that I think I'll frame them. But since I need them to use my door hinges, I guess I'll have to put them on the truck. I sure hope the truck turns out as nice as the hinge plates. Thanks Jan!

09-22-2018, 12:32 PM	#25
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Door hinges Those are friggin nice, wow. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

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