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We are still asking:
What did you
get done on
your Bolt today
????
The question, initially posted May 23, 2005, was:
"Whatcha do on your Bolt
this weekend?"
After 51,906,997 views, 7378 replies over 185 pages, this thread in General Truck Talk is a happening! And it's not just weekends anymore.
Now with pictures
and No BOTS.
So ...
What did you get done on your Bolt today????
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 Hinge paint?
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What do people recommend for hinges? It looks like they were painted from the factory.
I am wondering if it makes sense to pull them apart, powdercoat all of the parts, then put in new bushings/pins. The PC would be more durable, but there appears to be a bit of flex in mine so I am concerned that the PC would crack and flake off.
Maybe that flex will go away with the new pins/bushings?
Anyone with experience have input?
58 Apache, long bed fleetside, V8 w/SM420
Drivable but the rear axle needs work.
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Re: Hinge paint?
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I would not powdercoat the hinges. You would likely run into fitment issues when you try to reassemble them.
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Re: Hinge paint?
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Take the time and rebuild them. Its not a hard job but will keep your doors operating for years to come.
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Re: Hinge paint?
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Achipmunk: what goes into a full rebuild on them? Looking at the parts catalogs I thought that was just bushings and pins.
My intention is to rebuild them when I have the doors off.
58 Apache, long bed fleetside, V8 w/SM420
Drivable but the rear axle needs work.
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Re: Hinge paint?
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I rebuilt the hinges on my 1954 3604. I watched the Youtube video , link attached, and it really helped me a lot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEoBFw8kaTE&t=5sdouble click the link and or copy and paste the link into your browser Ronnie
Ronnie
1954 Chevy 3604 - A work in progress...
" You can't keep dancing with the Devil and wonder why you're still in hell"
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Re: Hinge paint?
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My hinges got painted when I painted the doors and jambs. No adverse issues.
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My hinges got painted when I painted the doors and jambs. No adverse issues. Yep, Evidence when I removed my doors was that the hinges were installed on the door pillars and painted, then the doors (painted separately) were installed. I have them primered and when ready, install them and adjust the door fit, then pull the doors off and paint.
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