Hello,

I am posting this in the general forum since it seems to get the most traffic. Sorry if that isn't correct. I am new to this board and new to old trucks as well. I just acquired a '51 3/4 ton that is in pretty sad shape. It was sitting in a salvage yard with chest high weeds surrounding it. My plans for now are to get it into driver condition for as little cash as possible by doing the work myself and using shadtree junkyard swapping.

Anyway, to my first questions. I have successfully removed the driver side door but the flanged part of the hinge that the bolts pass through did not survive-they literally crumbled off. It seems that repop hinges are not available, so I have already considered doing suicide doors. Any good information for this swap? Or does someone have a source for stock hinges?

Secondly, the pass side door will not open. I'm sure the latch is frozen shut with rust. Any tips on getting the door to open?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Bret