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Hi Everyone.

I just connected with a guy who has some COE doors. He said they didn't have hinges on them but he would look around and see if he could 'round up a set'.

My concern is I know COE hinges are different than regular truck hinges and I am afraid he may 'find' some of the wrong hinges and I won't know the difference.

Anyone here know any identifying characteristics I can look for to determine if they are the right hinges?

Perhaps visual differences, different dimensions, or pictures.

Any help could save me wasting time & money.

Thank you for your help,
Greg

Do you already have some, do you need new ones? If you need the doors no reason not to still buy them, call off the hinge hunt and possibly adjust the price.

Here's the Parts book
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/1929_54chevyparts/index.htm
and finally start on this page
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/1929_54chevyparts/10/535.HTM

Grigg

Thanks Grigg,

My primary need are the hinges. I will buy the doors regardless, but I was hoping to also get the hinges.

I will search for Part Numbers and perhaps use these to guide me.

I also just realized I didn't list the year of my truck: I'm searching for Advanced Design (Late 1947 - early 55) COE hinges.

Thanks,
Greg

The Master Parts Book sometimes lists truck parts in sections 16 & 17.

Here is the truck hinge section.

COE-cab and regular cab hinges are different. The COE-specific parts are so rare, if you have patience, you will sell the parts you do not need at a price that will pay for the entire door/hinge assembly.

The upper COE hinge is external. The lower COE hinge flange is "L" shaped.

Thanks for all the info today everyone.

I went over tonight and found he was well informed and had regular hinges there as well to show me for comparison.

Wish I had brought my camera to take pictures of the COE along side regular hinges to add to this thread. None the less, here are some pictures for anyone else who is interested in some identifying pictures of COE hinges:

[IMG]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu183/tazzeller/013.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu183/tazzeller/012.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu183/tazzeller/011.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu183/tazzeller/010.jpg[/IMG]

I also had to buy the doors just to get the one set of hinges, but my doors are better... so they will be for sale.

Thanks again for all the help everyone,
Greg