Mike Young showed me something I never knew - the
hinges should be lubricated occasionally. There are
small holes in the hinges and there are special grease
guns that can shoot grease into these holes.
> I agree most are bent but I have several that are just worn out from lack of
> lubrication and have plenty of play in them.
>
> FWIW, all Roadster hinges are the same.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Keith0alan@aol.com>
> To: <Geegc@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 9:25 AM
> Subject: Re: door hinges question/needed
>
>
> > Usually the door hindges are bent. (Do not lean on the door when it is
> open)
> > They can be straightened. I have done several with good results. Haven't
> seen
> > worn out pins so far, but I suppose it could happen. Once the hindge is
> > straight sometimes a spacer is needed behind it for final allignment.
> E-mail
> > me off-list about straightening them for you.
> >
> > keith williams
> >
> >
> > >
> > > One of the problems with my erstwhile parts 66 1600 (that I may try to
> > > restore) is that the driver's door sags terribly, and I think the
> problem
> > > is
> > > that the hinges wobble, as the door and the jamb seem firm.
> > >
> > > Does anyone want to sell a pair of early driver's side hinges, or does
> > > anyone
> > > know if they can be repaired, perhaps by a bigger and better fitting
> pin?
> > >
> > > Gary C
> > > 1966 1600 good doors
> > > 1968 2000 solex so so doors
> > > 1966 1600 parts sagging doors
> >
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