The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Paint and Body Shop Doors 1951 Chevrolet 3100 - Installing door hinge, help?

With the help of searching out previous posts on installing door hinge springs, I believe I have them installed correctly.
hinge photo

Now how do I get get them to go into the pillar pocket? I think they have to be in the open position, but with the springs installed I can't put enough force on the springs to get it open. What's the trick?

I think I'll call it a night and try again in the morning?

You do have the springs installed correctly and you are also correct that they have to be in the open position in order to slip into the hinge pocket. I mounted the part of the hinge that doesn't show (the very back strap part)in a vice and it opened up easily. It is then a tight fit, but it should go in fine.

Huck,

Thanks. I had had it in the vice. You inspired me to just get more leverage and put more pressure on it. Hinges are now in place.