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Are the new door hinges from Dante's good?

Started by Ornamental, March 07, 2021, 06:37:17 AM

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Ornamental

Does anyone have experience with these door hinges?
https://dantesparts.com/i-30497936-mopar-door-hinges-complete-set-70-74-e-body-dodge-challenger-plymouth-barracuda.html?ref=category:1389372
Looking at the part number, it seems to be the same part as on the AMD website where they are out of stock. Fingers crossed that Dante's have them in stock...

Ideally I'd have some old ones rebuilt by MoparLeo, but I'm told that good cores are hard to come by.
And I suspect the hinges for my drivers side door are pretty much gone anyway as the door sags so much I can't open it from the outside.

anlauto

They are just AMD door hinges that you can get just about anywhere. https://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Metal-Direct/106/520-1570-S/10002/-1

Try Roseville Moparts and enjoy our member discount :twothumbsup:
https://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product/door-hinges-upper-_-lower-set-70-74-e-body/

I've used a few sets, they work good :bigthumb:
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torredcuda

Pretty sure you can have yours rebiult no matter how worn they are, Dantes is just a reseller so probably getting them from AMD.
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Ornamental

Quote from: anlauto on March 07, 2021, 06:44:51 AM
They are just AMD door hinges that you can get just about anywhere. https://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Metal-Direct/106/520-1570-S/10002/-1

Try Roseville Moparts and enjoy our member discount :twothumbsup:
https://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product/door-hinges-upper-_-lower-set-70-74-e-body/

I've used a few sets, they work good :bigthumb:
Yup, figured as much from the part number.
Good to hear that an experienced restorer gives them the thumb up!  :bigthumb:

Quote from: torredcuda on March 07, 2021, 06:45:56 AM
Pretty sure you can have yours rebiult no matter how worn they are, Dantes is just a reseller so probably getting them from AMD.
Yup, expected that Dante's would get them from AMD given the part number.
MoparLeo sent me some pictures for things to look out for, and told me that old hinges can be so worn that they're beyond saving.
I haven't compared the pictures he sent me with my old ones yet as I'm at work offshore and won't be home until mid-april.
Hoping to get some hinges waiting for me by then.

I live in Norway which doesn't necessarily complicate matters, but it certainly effects shipping costs. Shipping the old ones to the US would probably be more than the core charge... :norway:
What complicates things is that I don't have my own garage, I own some garage spaces in the condominium I live in.
So I'd much prefer to have new spares available for swapping out straight away instead of having my doors closed by strapping them shut or something.  :banana:   

MoparLeo

Does anyone have any cores for sale ?I always looking for them as they are hard to find in good shape. Maybe we can help a member out. Otherwise the AMD are Taiwan made and are OK. Not exactly the same looking or as durable, but your location doesn't help you.
moparleo@hotmail.com  For professionally rebuilt door hinges...

blucuda

Did you get this resolved or are you still looking for solutions?

RJChallenger

I have  a set. that needs new pins and bushings. One lower piece should have the pin holes welded up and re drilled, as opposed to drilling for bigger bushings . Other wise a fairly decent set. pm if interested


1972V21Cuda


floorit426

I have a rebuilt set, ready to go on the car. Can I support the door, and replace one, at a time, avoiding removal of the door altogether?

anlauto

Quote from: floorit426 on April 20, 2021, 07:04:29 AM
I have a rebuilt set, ready to go on the car. Can I support the door, and replace one, at a time, avoiding removal of the door altogether?

Yes, with patience it shouldn't be too bad of a job. :twothumbsup:
I've taught you everything you know....but I haven't taught you everything I know....
Check out my web site ....  Alan Gallant Automotive Restoration

MoparLeo

Unless you have an actual door support tool, it is best to always have an extra set of hands. The Factory Service Manual tells you how to remove/install the doors and adjust them.. Easy for someone who has done them before. Not so easy if you haven't.
Always a learning curve when you do something the first time.
moparleo@hotmail.com  For professionally rebuilt door hinges...