Colin Lindsay Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 I've removed the doors from my Herald with some difficulty; not least because the hinges are a type I've not come across before. These have an Allen-headed bolt running down through with a nut on the end; not the 'normal' ribbed-pin versions I'm used to, even my other versions are the 'cut-away' style but still have a pin. Anyone know if they're early, alternative or whatever? They're also chamfered for a countersunk setscrew in each 'front' hole, hence the difficulty in removing one, the screw was rusted solid and I couldn't exert the same force with a screwdriver as I can with a spanner. As they're unfamiliar to me, anyone got any experience of refurbishing them, or ideas about spare parts, before I dismantle them to destruction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 I reckon a fix by a previous owner. Cap heads are very tough, so should be good as hinge pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 Mine on the 13/60 have the countersunk screws, absolute sod`s to get undone. I used an impact driver. similar to:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262842774063?hash=item3d32a6722f:g:ytMAAOSwUKxYmvPf which I have had since the 60`s. I guess the Socket bolts have been someones earlier attempt at refurbishing the hinge pins?. Probably cut the thread off a long one? Edit:- I can see the nut on the base, but i would have thought unnecessry? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, clive said: I reckon a fix by a previous owner. Cap heads are very tough, so should be good as hinge pins. It's very possible; I may take one apart to see what I can break. Is there a long 'roll-pin' sort of tolerance ring down the middle? I can't find similar online. Pete's right, the countersunk screws are a nightmare, but I suppose if push comes to shove I can replace like for like using the same hinges, if serviceable; now that the screws are out after a few hours labouring. There was no movement with them before removal, they were only removed to paint the bodywork around them. I could get away with leaving them alone, just a good clean and oil. If I ever meet that PO again I'll tattoo 'I must not cover every inch of a car with Waxoyl' 1000 times across his buttocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Colin Lindsay said: If I ever meet that PO again I'll tattoo 'I must not cover every inch of a car with Waxoyl' 1000 times across his buttocks. Must have missed the earlier Waxoyl reference (or maybe not getting it?), though if I bought a car that had been literally covered inside and out, chassis, body (not interier trim etc), and I just had to switch the wipers on to drive it home, I would have thought a good bet. Aside from Waxoyle apparantly, not great anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Colin Lindsay said: It's very possible; I may take one apart to see what I can break. Is there a long 'roll-pin' sort of tolerance ring down the middle? I can't find similar online. Pete's right, the countersunk screws are a nightmare, but I suppose if push comes to shove I can replace like for like using the same hinges, if serviceable; now that the screws are out after a few hours labouring. There was no movement with them before removal, they were only removed to paint the bodywork around them. I could get away with leaving them alone, just a good clean and oil. If I ever meet that PO again I'll tattoo 'I must not cover every inch of a car with Waxoyl' 1000 times across his buttocks. Colin, Meant to post earlier. I intend to replace the existing screws with the Socket head equivalents when the time comes. I may even have some in my "allsorts" stash?. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 That's definitely a mod. I did similar to my spit using these shoulder bolts. Drilled the hinges to suit. New pins would have been too loose due to wear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 18 hours ago, daverclasper said: Must have missed the earlier Waxoyl reference (or maybe not getting it?), though if I bought a car that had been literally covered inside and out, chassis, body (not interier trim etc), and I just had to switch the wipers on to drive it home, I would have thought a good bet. Aside from Waxoyle apparantly, not great anymore? Every inch of the bodywork, bar the visible panels, covered in the stuff. Door edges and a / b post areas, underside of bonnet, underside of bootlid, hood well... even under the rear seats... all coated in what is now a grit-filled sticky residue of a yellowish-black colour. you can see where I've cleaned under the hinges, they come up as white, otherwise a horrible yellow that is so noticeable by anyone looking at the car. This was the boot floor just as I started cleaning it: 18 hours ago, PeteH said: Colin, Meant to post earlier. I intend to replace the existing screws with the Socket head equivalents when the time comes. I may even have some in my "allsorts" stash?. Pete Pete - I'll send you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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