desertpat
Re: door hinges
Sat Jul 21, 2012 12:06pm
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I used them - made my own on all hinge plates at the suggestion of my expert bodyman.
There was no problem with fit.
Where 2 metal faces meet, a gasket might prevent damage to one or the other surfaces, especially with time and maybe movement.
I suggest a thin strong rubber or non absorbing paper that keeps moisture out.
I think the look is good too.
cheers

  • door hinges — Andy, Fri Jul 20 5:28pm
    Is there a reason not to use the hinge gaskets, like the ones used on the hood/cowl, when installing the passenger and drivers doors?
    • Re: door hinges — desertpat, Sat Jul 21 12:06pm
    • Are U talking about an FJ40 ? what year's? — Mathew, Fri Jul 20 11:12pm
      OK if it's a 40 you take a Punch and hammer and drive the pin's up. I start with the bottom. Oh first remove any of the door stop part's then roll down window close door then knock out pin's open... more