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billd 
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 Posted: May/30/2020 at 5:07pm |
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The pins and bushing bit would be similar to the later cars, the big difference is the spring that holes the door position open or half open.
I did a bit on rebuilding hinges - it's for Eagle, etc. - but much would apply here. I showed how to use store-bought pins and bushings. Yes, the vendor replacements unfortunately are nothing like the originals in quality or life-span. Good luck finding oil impregnated bushings from a vendor. They'll be plain brass at best. Patience is the key. Like I said - these are different, stamped steel, not cast, the spring setup is different, but some is the same - http://theamcforum.com/forum/rebuilding-door-hinges_topic35873.html |
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Posted: May/30/2020 at 11:17pm |
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5/16" is 0.002" smaller then 18mm. I used a Nissan door hinge rebuild kit for my car. Good impregnated bushings and pins were just a little longer then the AMC. Very little work with reamers on the drill press to make nice tight door hinges that should last another 50 years.
Did not have to drill anything.
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Posted: May/31/2020 at 10:40am |
I see what you mean. 87-97 nissan bushings are an almost direct fit being only a tiny bit fatter than the originals. Pin appears to be the same size. I am goiing to stick with my brass ones and use lots of super lube when I install. Wish I had known about the nissan ones before I bought mine though. |
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Posted: May/31/2020 at 1:01pm |
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Why not buy a pair ready to go, fully restored with new rollers, new springs, actually better than new, from Dave?
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Posted: May/31/2020 at 6:13pm |
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People have many reasons for DIY.
Cost, pride, logistics (shipping, duties, taxes, brokerage fees ...), just because I can ... You post many things that are DIY and look like extremely good craftsmanship. Actually jealous of some of the tools you have and the wealth of specific knowledge. Who is Dave would be another question without more information? I'm quite certain new members would like to know but dare not ask. I'm not trying to be offensive here - just trying to help the Forum as a whole. Thanks First Gear, those are the door hinge pieces used and "I" should have posted the information you did. My apologies to others as getting carried away thinking everyone else has the same base knowledge is a mistake. Posting sources, links, part numbers, people contacts is important to keep AMC's going. From a friend of mine - "Drive it like you stole it!" Have a great day. |
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Posted: Jun/06/2020 at 11:39pm |
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After installing some of the brass ones and having way more slop than before I rebushed I decided to go for the nissan ones. I bought pins from APD and they seem to be of good quality and are a direct fit even with the nissan bushings. I tried pressing them in without reaming etc and it did not work. The bearing cracked.
I ended up wedging them onto an old hinge pin with some aluminum furnace tape chucking said pin into my drill press and using a file to turn them down enough to fit. I found .385 was just about right. When you dont got a whole machine shop you gotta be a little inventive. They arent engine parts so I figure if they end up slightly tapered they are still leagues ahead of the brass ones.
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