Door hinge

[StephenMF]

The driver's side door hinge on my Roadster has fractured - see attached photo.
Could anyone please advise how I can obtain a replacement?

Thanks
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[b_caswell]

Re: Door hinge

Bit late now but thats why there is a grease nipple on the top.Some one may have a spare so suggest you put a request on the wanted threads . If nothing turns up you could have a go at straightening it and rewelding. Or find a friendly engineering shop to knock up a replacement.
The last seized one I saw snapped the pin off the chassis.

[old_n_notpastityet]

Re: Door hinge

First thing I would do is give it a good soaking with freeing oil and try to get that grease nipple out and put some freeing oil down there as well,and then leave it a while hopefully with patience tapping and twisting it a little at a time it will come free and come off the pin. Then get it welded or get some mild steel and make one, good luck with it

[milliemarlin]

Re: Door hinge

Do you know which car the hinges came from? There are several companies that specialise in British sports car spares. Try Holden or Rimmer Bros.
Paul

[stevejgreen]

Re: Door hinge

According to other posts in this forum they are Marlin's own design.
I have seen similar but never the same.

[CompoSimmonite]

Re: Door hinge

If it's the same as fitted to my Roadster then you are welcome to one as I'm changing to suicide doors and A35 hinges (with Midget locks)

[StephenMF]

Re: Door hinge

Thanks for the tips Ben. At least I should be able to save the other door hinge!

[StephenMF]

Re: Door hinge

Thanks very much for the advice on freeing it up - I'll try it.

[StephenMF]

Re: Door hinge

That is a very kind offer. It might be worth a try if I can't find one locally (I live in Bucks). Does it appear to be be the same type as in the photo that I posted?

[cameronfurnival]

Re: Door hinge

they are simply a piece of steel with a bit of tube welded on the side. Should be easy to get a replacement made. In fact, looking at that one I bet that once it is off you could grind out the weld and remake it. I have a brand new one on my shelf if you need dimensions (but its not for sale!).

[old_n_notpastityet]

Re: Door hinge

Been surfin and found these http://www.albert-jagger.co.uk/products/hinges

[David]

Re: Door hinge

I stumbled across these Land Rover bonnet hinges whilst looking for same for my car, looks like they maybe useful for us for door hinges!

http://fourby.co.uk/epages/950004277.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950004277/Products/defhinge

[old_n_notpastityet]

Re: Door hinge

good idea they sure could be usable from the look of em

[stevejgreen]

Re: Door hinge

There is always the alternative, take the 'b****y doers off! Said in a poor Michael Michelwhite impression.

[Tony Stott]

Re: Door hinge

^ pub quiz knowledge showing then ; - ))))