Hello Steve,
Sorry to hear about the brake problem. My "51 pickup hinges are getting a
little loose in their old age, so I have been keeping my eye open for
replacements.
I have a note, probably from some Oletruckers but I am not sure, that both
Brothers and Truck Shop, in Orange, CA (http://www.truckandcarshop.com) carry
copies of original hinges. My note says the later is less cost than the former.
I've not investigated this info.
I also ran across an interesting article on Classic Truck Shop's web site
(http://www.classictruckshop.com/door_hinge.asp) which describes how to rebuild
hinges. The advantage of rebuilding, to me, is that bronze bushings can be
installed to take future wear, so 50 years from now I won't be doing the same
project all over again. It also gives an excuse/reason to invest in a powder
coating system. Like they say, "Any job, large or small, do it right or not at
all." (I use that a lot when my bride asks me how long it will take me to
finish a
simple remodeling job around the house.)
Regards and happy hinge rebuilding, powder coating, shop expanding, and
explaining to spouse.
Culver Adams
1931 Chevy coupe
1951 Chevy 3100, with a slight hinge rattle.
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In a message dated 7/25/03 9:39:34 AM Central Daylight Time, IDPHR@aol.com
writes:
<< Subj: [oletrucks] Help with Hinges
Date: 7/25/03 9:39:34 AM Central Daylight Time
From: IDPHR@aol.com
Sender: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
Reply-to: IDPHR@aol.com
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
My 51 3100 just had the emergency brake slip in the garage with the drivers
side door open...truck rolled back and 180'd the door. The side of the cowl
got
caved and the lower door hinge broke a piece off...been looking for new
complete hinge replacements and have not been successful ...anybody know
where I
can find one or a set?
Thanks, Steve G.
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