Re: Driver Door doesn't close properly

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/6/24 10:32:27

Your diagnosis is probably correct, door hinges usually get little to no lubrication and the lower one gets some abuse from the environment. I don't recall how these were constructed postwar, many prewar models used replaceable bushings with an oiling provision. I'd suspect you're either going to rebush, or if not originally bushed, perhaps drill, fit with bushings and ream, and/or ream and make a new hinge pin. All pretty simple and basic stuff for the handy guy, hardest part will be removing the hinge.