This is for Nick Nichols: They sell a hinge repair kit at most auto stores
like Autozone. It consists of new Hinge Pins and bushings of different
sizes that replace the worn out parts on you old hinge. The doors were so
heavy, and the hinges seldom got the lubrication they needed to keep the
friction down,that theyjust wear out! Try your passenger door and youwill
see that it is probably as tight as a new car, because it didn't get the use
your driver do did. I have used the process on both American and Foreign
cars, and they seem to be all the same sizes that the kit fixes. Just
remember that the door is HEAVY, and I always use a floor jack and block of
wood to protect the bottom of the door, not just from scratches, but from
bending it. Have someone help you for safety purposes. Good luck. Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Patterson" <hilljack7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2002 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Sagging door
> Your hinges are probably wore, you may want to look into getting them
> rebuilt or finding some replacements. If anyone has some good
recomendations
> on hinge rebuilders, it would be much appreciated! I've seen some listed
in
> Hemmings and Mopar Collector's Guide, but haven't done business with any
of
> them, so can't make any kind of a recomendation. The old hillbilly trick
of
> raising the door involves putting a washer or two between the hinge and
the
> door on the bottom hinge. This will usually raise the end of the door
about
> 3 times the thickness of the washer, but this is just an estimate. Just
> support the door very well, and soak the bolts good with solvent before
> removal. If the bolts seem stubborn, you may be advised to remove the
> interior panel and soak the threaded part inside the door with solvent as
> well. Hit the bolts sharply with a hammer to shock them loose, but be
> careful not to mar the paint on or around the bolts. Hopefully they'll
come
> loose without too much difficulty.
> Good luck and Merry Christmas!
> Phil <><
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nick & Barbara Nichols" <3nichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 8:27 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: Sagging door
>
>
> >
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I recently purchased a '61 Imperial LeBaron and am trying to align the
> > driver's door. It is sagging and doesn't shut completely. I've tried
> > adjusting it as described in the shop manual and no luck yet. The
> > rubber all around the door is good. There is some play in both lower
> > and upper hinges. Are these hinges shot? Anyone have any tips?
> > thanks, Nick Nichols
> >
> >
> >
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