Robert J. Donahue wrote:
> >Bob:
> >
> > Where did you get them??
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> > Ed
> >
> >
> I bought the hinges from Moss. Turns out the right
> hand side needed 1/8 inch removed to make the door fit.
> I did this with a hand held electric grinder.
>
> The left hand side was just right the way it was. Before
> any more grinding, I measured the door opening and discovered
> it is exactly 1/8 inch wider than the right.
>
> So I guess each door is somewhat of a custom job. It would
> be nice if the replacement hinges were made on the skinny
> side and supplied with shims.
>
> Bob Donahue 'Still Stuck in the '50s'
> rdonahue@holli.com
> 52 MG-TD #17639 under DIY restoration, NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB still in shop, 20 months and counting
Bob,
The shims are not at all uncommon. It is a truism that the doors
are individually made and fitted. Interchangeability of parts was for
Dearborn, not Abington.
Sounds like you have the solution well in hand. Congrats.
Bud Krueger
52TD
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