Re: [alfa] '74 2000 GTV door hinges

["Frank Smith" <alfafan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gwynne.....I got some 8 x 11 x 12 mm  oilite bushings, reamed the bushing
part of the hinge to 11mm and then used an oilite washer to take the end
thrust.....worked well and for little cost.....
       MD Metrics  800 638 1830    has the hardware...
Frank Smith
69 1750 Spider
72 GT JR
Cockeysville, MD
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From: "Gwynne W. Spencer" <gwynnes1@domain.elided>
To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 2:39 PM
Subject: [alfa] '74 2000 GTV door hinges


> I need to correct some door sag in a '74 2000 GTV - worn hinges. I know
> that a hinge kit is available, but at $140 for 4 sets of bushings and 4
> pins (why so expensive?)  Has anyone tried reaming out the old bushings to
> an oversize and replacing the pins with slightly larger diameter ones?  Or
> any other fix ?? I know that the machine shop I use could make me a set of
> hardened pins for a lot less than $140 !
>
> Gwynne Spencer     Punta Gorda, FL
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