Looking For The Correct Hinge

[Todd B]

I am having problems with finding a hinge.   When we tore my B1B down 8 years ago the drivers door hinge got misplaced.  I have looked at all of my other trucks and even my parts trucks for a replacement and am striking out.  The problem I am having is the original hinge was flat.  The others including my attached picture has a rib in it that runs the complete lenght.  When I try to use one of these with the rib it pushes the door back 3/4".  Does anyone have a flat hinge??  I have another B1B and that too has a rib in it.

 

This picture is not what I want, I am looking for the flat kind.

 

Todd

[Merle Coggins]

That's interesting. I just heard this past weekend that there were different ones. I think I may have a spare hinge, but it has the rib too. Good luck.

[Todd B]

Any suggestions?  This hinge is slowing down (big time) my project.

[lugnut123]

is that the top one, drives side? I have an old cab at the farm. I will check

Edited April 10, 2013 by lugnut123

[Todd B]

yes

[catfishcuz]

I would put a little heat to it and flatten that grove out ,my guess was they put that groove in the hinges in later 48s and after to make it stronger.I have two 48s and two 49s both 48s are flat and both 49s are grooved.

[1952B3b23]

I agree with "catfishcuz" flattening out the one you have may be the fastest route to getting your project going again. I was under the impression that all the hinges had the ribs in them... learn something new everyday.

 

-Chris

[ggdad1951]

Or machine or grind it down

[Todd B]

I can deal with the bend but the problem is that it pushes my door back 3/4" I don't beleve we can spring that hinge that much.

[catfishcuz]

I believe the high side of the groove is pushing the door back if you flatten it, I believe your problem will be solved.

[lugnut123]

I got a flat one. Now that is the top hinge that bolts to the cab. drivers side.  Pm me a cell number and I will send youi a pic.I cannt get my phone to send it to my e mail. Send a mailin addy

[Todd B]

pm sent, Thanks

[Todd B]

I have a new super hero,  " LUGNUT123"   A member from this website,  just sent me a correct hinge.  I am back on schedule again, we are tring to get it completed for my sons wedding June 22.  His mom and I got married in the same truck 27 years ago.

 

Thanks again, I enjoyed talking to you. 

 

Todd B

[lugnut123]

Glad I could help. I hope you get it all done for the weddin. My daughter got married in a b-1-b. My other daughter got married ina 46 chevy pickup.  lug