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| | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 | Weather is getting nicer, so getting the urge to start working on the door hinges of my '57 3100, but could use some advice/ guidance.
It looks like the lower hinge pocket has rusted through from what I can see, is this something that should be/ can be fixed prior to replacing the hinge pins? If so, what is the process, parts from where, cost, etc? Right now my driver door seems to drop a bit after opening, so thinking maybe the pocket is what is causing the problem??? Thanks guys. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | yes, that area is prone to rot - patch panels are available, both the face with the opening and the pocket box behind, like hereBill | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 | Bill,
Thanks for the info. Thoughts on how to find someone to perform the repair? Type of welding suggested/ required, tolerance/ setup, etc? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | hafta ask around for a good bodyman, look for a place that does restoration, or real metal work, as opposed to insurance claims where they just re & re panels, they'll have a good MIG and know what to do with it, not real difficult for someone with the skills
Bill | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 | Is this beyond the capabilities of the average Joe with a MIG? I have a buddy who has done a lot of work on his own car [replacement panel fabrication and welding/ engine & drivetrain fabrication adn welding) but I don;t want to ask if it will be something in the end we both wish he had not started... | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 | Guessing no response means NO? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | didn't see the last question  it isn't the easiest job to tackle, but someone who's done similar should understand how to go about it, just a matter of cutting out and welding in, but note that hole positions the door, so it needs to be pretty close Bill | | |
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