i have an idea, buy new ones probably cost you the same amount in the end because u have to post it! ...?
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| Author: | cush [ Wed May 25, 2005 3:14 pm ] |
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i've searched and can't find it.. Someone here used to take hinges refurb them and send 'em back.... and i recall it was a decent price..... who is it..? hmmm.... |
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| Author: | hutto [ Wed May 25, 2005 3:47 pm ] |
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i have an idea, buy new ones probably cost you the same amount in the end because u have to post it! ...?
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| Author: | cush [ Wed May 25, 2005 4:42 pm ] |
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i thought i'd try keeping it in the family, so to speak... 
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| Author: | Wombat [ Wed May 25, 2005 4:46 pm ] |
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Can't you do it yourself? Buy the pins and sleaves and gaskets and a fun day in doors on a rainy day There is an article somewhere on how to do it.
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| Author: | cush [ Wed May 25, 2005 4:47 pm ] |
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Quote: can't you do it yourself
coz i'm all fumbs.. actually... i CBF
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| Author: | Gordo [ Wed May 25, 2005 7:37 pm ] |
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And the hinges are damn expensive... From mini car clinic one hinge is $55 exchange...! So your lookin at $220 for a set, and you still have to give them your old ones.... |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed May 25, 2005 7:48 pm ] |
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Cushmeister.. Do 'em yourself. The pins are worth $3.93 each, the bushes $6.79. At Karcraft. All you need to fit them is... a BFH, a good 1/4" pin punch, a block of wood and a bench drill. BUT... if hinges are worn bad (as usual) these bushes won't be thick enough, they are only 5/16" OD- so you will then have to get some turned up out of bearing bronze. Make 'em 9.0mm OD. |
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| Author: | Mike [ Thu May 26, 2005 3:21 am ] |
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Doc, I still cant get the damn pin out of the chrome hinges - you said there's a trick to it, what is it? Is there any way of getting the tops of the pins chromed or something to blend in with the hinges? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu May 26, 2005 6:53 am ] |
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The pins all knock out upwards. Top of pins is splined (ie bigger). Put hinge assy on a block of hardwood with a groove carved in it (so pin is vertical) then thump 'em out with a BFH and 1/4" pin punch. re. the chroming- unless you want to completeny chrome them again, the best bet is use a dab of chrome paint on top of pin.. When drilling the middle part for the bush, don't try and clamp it- just sit the lug flat in the vice and carefully drill it out to 5/16" or whatever you made the bush OD. I used a slightly blunted drill so it doesn't cut oversize.. |
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| Author: | cush [ Thu May 26, 2005 9:47 am ] |
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can you just paint over the top of the pin? because on a couple of my hinges you can't see the pins... |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu May 26, 2005 7:44 pm ] |
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MC_Cush wrote: can you just paint over the top of the pin? because on a couple of my hinges you can't see the pins...
If they are not Blinged (chrome), just fill and paint 'em. Best do it off the car before refitting. 
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