Seeing that I'm new to body work I decided to start on a rear door so I can work on a bench.looking at the door it is in fair shape except any thing that moves. Hinges and latches are shot.i decided to remove the door skin so I could get inside to repair hinge mounts that are torn out.
There is no frame or brace for the hinge mounts. It's just spot welded to the sheet metal.
Today I was thinking about the old hinges while waiting at the eye doctors. So I could have a piece of metal removed. ( safety glasses let me down)
I'm not sure I want to re use them? I looked on line and there are many venders for hinges. Some are adjustable and some even have stops.
Now my panel is a mild hot rod when done it will look like a clean old panel so I don't want to do drastic body changes. I also want doors that lock,seal and don't rattle.
How about it guys what do you think ? What did you do? Please I'm looking for your input. Pictures to come.

Bill



These old bolts are in my blood. Hard thing is focusing on just one.

1937 Chevy 1/2 ton panel
1953 GMC 2 ton. future car hauler