How to repair Door hinges on A post? Not good news

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How to repair Door hinges on A post? Not good news

Postby Tony Smith » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:07 pm

Its a common but serious problem. The box section the hinges bolt through is prone to rot. To repair you'll need to remove the door and wing cut away the damaged corroded metal weld in a new box section then modify to take the hinges. I've seen specialists charge 4 figures to do this job.
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Postby Danglydogs » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:20 pm

hi M8,

was you replying to my post about the door hinges but posted a new subject instead?

if so great thanks :) I didn't realise it was metal to be honest, its covered in Renault underseal and I thought was a GRP bit that had tore (only had a quick look :oops: ). If its Metal I'll sort it - time to dust off the MIG!
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Re: Not good news

Postby andy001 » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:21 pm

Tony Smith wrote:Its a common but serious problem. The box section the hinges bolt through is prone to rot. To repair you'll need to remove the door and wing cut away the damaged corroded metal weld in a new box section then modify to take the hinges. I've seen specialists charge 4 figures to do this job.


four figures is a bit steep but it is a hell of a job :twisted:
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Postby Danglydogs » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:33 pm

This is my drivers side hinge:-

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And this is passenger side:-

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DOH!

Postby Tony Smith » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:36 pm

Danglydogs wrote:hi M8,

was you replying to my post about the door hinges but posted a new subject instead?

if so great thanks :) I didn't realise it was metal to be honest, its covered in Renault underseal and I thought was a GRP bit that had tore (only had a quick look :oops: ). If its Metal I'll sort it - time to dust off the MIG!


Yes I was :oops:
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Postby Danglydogs » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:46 pm

Does anyone know if there is a repair panel available for this from anywhere or have I got to fabricate one?

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Postby andy001 » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:48 pm

that looks like a lot of hours of fun....not
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Postby clee » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:50 pm

I know a guy local to me that has just done this repair himself .I can send you his details and he may have some tips/patterns .
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Postby andy001 » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:51 pm

Danglydogs wrote:Does anyone know if there is a repair panel available for this from anywhere or have I got to fabricate one?

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Rich



you're going to have to make one mate.
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Postby Danglydogs » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:51 pm

clee wrote:I know a guy local to me that has just done this repair himself .I can send you his details and he may have some tips/patterns .


brilliant thanks Mate much appreciated if you could :D
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Postby Danglydogs » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:52 pm

andy001 wrote:that looks like a lot of hours of fun....not


It'll keep me out the pub for a bit :lol:

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Postby clee » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:02 pm

Danglydogs wrote:
clee wrote:I know a guy local to me that has just done this repair himself .I can send you his details and he may have some tips/patterns .


brilliant thanks Mate much appreciated if you could :D


No worries .I'll PM you his details .looks a good job 8)

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Postby Danglydogs » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:06 pm

Thanks Mate :D more pictures the better looks an involved job.
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Postby BIG_MVS » Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:27 am

DogsDanglies - Welcome to Alpine ownership :shock: To be honest that does look quite bad, best get in touch with Clee's contact as that looks like a proper job 8)
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Postby Danglydogs » Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:35 am

BIG_MVS wrote:DogsDanglies - Welcome to Alpine ownership :shock: To be honest that does look quite bad, best get in touch with Clee's contact as that looks like a proper job 8)


Thanks Mate, I have done, dropped him an e-mail asking for any hints and tips and photos.

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