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67_Deluxe Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2011 Posts: 72 Location: Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 7:34 pm Post subject: Can You Identify This Weird Door Hinge Pin? |
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Sambafriends:
I have a D/S Door from a ‘67 donor vehicle that I’d like to swap onto my ‘67. On my car, all of the hinges appear to be normal - there’s a pin that goes through the top and out the bottom (with the exception of the D/S top Hinge which is threaded to accommodate the mirror).
On the donor door, the top Hinge appears to be normal (with the threading for the mirror). However, the bottom hinge looks like it’s welded on. I can’t tell for certain and I thought it’d be wise to enlist the Sambaverse’s expertise to see if you can identify what this Hinge Pin is - is it indeed a welded pin or is it an aftermarket hinge pin? If it’s welded, then am I SOL in getting if out/off?
The bottom of the lower hinge appears to be normal - it’s the top of the lower hinge that’s strange.
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mukluk Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2012 Posts: 7020 Location: Clyde, TX
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: Can You Identify This Weird Door Hinge Pin? |
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The top of the bottom hinge pin looks a lot like the 68+ Bugs I've seen that have a plastic plug covering the hinge pin. The plug is removed for periodic oiling then pushed back in place. _________________ 1960 Ragtop w/Semaphores "Inga" |
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67_Deluxe Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2011 Posts: 72 Location: Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: Can You Identify This Weird Door Hinge Pin? |
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mukluk wrote: |
The top of the bottom hinge pin looks a lot like the 68+ Bugs I've seen that have a plastic plug covering the hinge pin. The plug is removed for periodic oiling then pushed back in place. |
Excellent observation - but it is definitely metal - I’ve just confirmed by scratching it with a pick. |
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Digger89L Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2013 Posts: 1130 Location: Western Canada (SK)
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: Can You Identify This Weird Door Hinge Pin? |
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Try tapping it up from the bottom with a like-size punch or bolt. Could be a non OE pin of some type that a previous owner put in there ..... _________________ "If you can't fix it with pop rivets, crazy glue and duct tape, or hold it together with zip ties, velcro or magnets, it REALLY is broken." |
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anthracitedub Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2007 Posts: 3241 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Can You Identify This Weird Door Hinge Pin? |
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I think it’s just a stock pin, here’s one from my 62.
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bugheadred Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2003 Posts: 666
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: Can You Identify This Weird Door Hinge Pin? |
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anthracitedub wrote: |
I think it’s just a stock pin, here’s one from my 62.
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61SNRF Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2009 Posts: 4657 Location: Whittier 90602
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Can You Identify This Weird Door Hinge Pin? |
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The pin in question is the stock early version, same as 58 to mid-67.
Once installed and painted over this is how they appear.
With the door open, you should see a cut-out in the lower finger to apply oil to.
Mid 67-up they went to new hinge style the pin having a recessed head with a clear plastic cap. There is no cut-out for oiling, with these you take the cap out for the drop of oil. _________________ -Bruce
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. |
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67_Deluxe Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2011 Posts: 72 Location: Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 3:12 am Post subject: Re: Can You Identify This Weird Door Hinge Pin? |
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61SNRF wrote: |
The pin in question is the stock early version, same as 58 to mid-67.
Once installed and painted over this is how they appear.
With the door open, you should see a cut-out in the lower finger to apply oil to.
Mid 67-up they went to new hinge style the pin having a recessed head with a clear plastic cap. There is no cut-out for oiling, with these you take the cap out for the drop of oil. |
You were absolutely right - that’s exactly what it was. Surprisingly, it came out without much fuss (hammer and punch). However, the other one isn’t budging - does anyone have a hinge removal tool for rent? Seems all the old ads for hinge pin tool rentals have not been active for several years |
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EMPIImp69 Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2006 Posts: 3374 Location: Dirty Jersey
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Can You Identify This Weird Door Hinge Pin? |
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Just use one of these, the tool comes in a 3 pack at HF. Took a minute to get out.
_________________ 1963 Ragtop Bug |
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