This door...or hinge...or both

[i_luv_my_bus76]

I bought a fastback...

When I went to look at it I realized it need work, nothing that I can't do (i have 2 bugs and a bus that I work on). When I paid for the fastback both doors opened perfectly. Then I had it towed to my house and there it sat.

When I finally got around to tinkering with it the drivers door wouldn't open. I pulled on it a few times real hard and this happened

I removed the fender so I could open the door. I have a spare door but can't get the hinge screws out...I've put a torch to them and and impact screw driver, I've soaked them overnight in PB blaster, my next resort is drilling the screws out and using an extractor to remove what's left.

Here are some more pics...I suspect the bottom hinge is the.culprit and needs to be smacked square again, but I'm open to opinion, advice, and suggestions

[Mike Fisher]

I use a #4 (Craftsman) Phillips bit on a 1/2" breaker bar w/extension & lots of pressure on the Phillips head bolts.
If you strip out the Phillips head then you have to use the proper size Easy Out with its enclosed drill bit.
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[i_luv_my_bus76]

[Mike Fisher]

You're using a puny/short 3/8" drive. 1/2" drive breaker bar w/1/2" to 3/8" adaptor is twice as long with twice the power.
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69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold

Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up you end up with a lot of scum on the top! - Russ_Wolfe/Edward Abbey

[i_luv_my_bus76]

[ataraxia]

I had a late car that I parted out and the hinges/doors were stuck - used an impact screwdriver set and they came out.

I'd spray that down with Fluid Film - let it sit for a day or two, spray it on both sides (front and back of screws) again and then use the impact screwdriver.

Home Depot has an impact screwdriver set for about $20. Fluid Film works great but it takes a while to seep into some places.

[i_luv_my_bus76]

[Bobnotch]

Yup, lower hinge mount is bent, and the hinges are rusted,causing the large door dent.
What kind of torch did you use? You need an oxy torch, and get those screw heads red hot. Then hit it with your impact driver. If you strip the center out, then it's drill time. Most times IF you get them hot enough, they'll come right out.
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71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120

[i_luv_my_bus76]

For those still interested here is an update

I bought a 1/2 electric (plugs into wall) impact gun and some mapp gas. I was able to bust the hinge screws loose. I straightened the bottom mount out and here is the finished product

Door shuts nicely and isn't sagging anymore

[old_man]

Well done. Electric impact guns are such amazing things.

[i_luv_my_bus76]

[Bobnotch]

Congrats on getting it done.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120

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