Lookie what $5000 buys you....

Kern Dog said:

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I'm guessing that the threaded holes are met with a square hole in the hinge itself? If so, this is great to learn! If not, a few moments with a Dremel tool could oval it out.

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1 Wild R/T said:

Yup, There should be a floating plate with threaded holes captured behind the two square holes & the hinge has square cut out at the third location..

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eldubb440 said:

floating plates inside the doors...... not inside the car

another tip...... always make sure the plates move freely

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1 Wild R/T said:

Or, that's right, two of the three bolts per hinge are accessed from inside the car, under the dash & in the kick panel area...

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eldubb440 said:

the square openings allow for the movement..... I know you know that, just clarifying for those following along at home

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eldubb440 said:

where did KD go? is he outside loosening door hinge bolts already?..... I hope he read post 1463

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1 Wild R/T said:

Yup, There should be a floating plate with threaded holes captured behind the two square holes & the hinge has square cut out at the third location..

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eldubb440 said:

pro tip...... you'll thank me for this
loosen hinge bolts one at a time and snug each bolt so the weight of the door wont move it........ then hit the hinge with a hammer in the direction you want it to move.....it'll stay put with each hit until you have it where you want it

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eldubb440 said:

where did KD go? is he outside loosening door hinge bolts already?..... I hope he read post 1463

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1 Wild R/T said:

I wouldn't be surprised if he was.. The boy ain't lazy... Put a idea in his head & he will make it happen..

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Kern Dog said:

I will have to investigate further....
The left door on the red car hangs a little low at the front, I figured the hinge was worn out. It might be but if I can align the door by adjusting the hinge, that would be cool.

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1 Wild R/T said:

A worn hinge will cause the rear of the door to hang low, not the front... Wanna know if the hinge is worn? un-latch the door but barely open it, grab the rear edge of the door & lift... If it moves there is slop in the hinge...

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1 Wild R/T said:

A worn hinge will cause the rear of the door to hang low, not the front... Wanna know if the hinge is worn? un-latch the door but barely open it, grab the rear edge of the door & lift... If it moves there is slop in the hinge...

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eldubb440 said:

even with slop in the hinge, the door can be adjusted (hinge moved) to compensate

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Kern Dog said:

Rebuild...Is that where you remove the pin, drill the hole oversize, drive in a bushing and reassemble?

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