Hatch Hinge Pins Replacement Parts

[Cruzen]

Hi, The hatch on the SVO is not lining up with the roof line. Body shop will do their best to make adjustments to line up. If it cannot be lined up by adjustments, are there kits available to replace worn parts just like with the doors such as door hinge pins?

Thanks

[MikeFleming]

Good question. Somewhere I have lots of pics of my hatch being off while at the paint shop. Iirc they unbolted one side of the hinge.

Don't recall seeing pin/pivot service kits [while having never looked] but it's an extremely common part so there's probably something available.

[Mike S]

When I replaced my hatch, there were shims under the hatch hinge for alignment.

[Cruzen]

Thanks. I'll provide an update how this issue turns out.

[JTurbo]

During the resto of my current project (82 GT), I had to deal with very "loose" hatch hinges / pins. Here's my red-neck solution:
http://i.imgur.com/9B2XLsL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nf22oAy.jpg

[rodster]

That ain't redneck, I don't see duct tape! :D

[Cruzen]

That seems a like a sound solution.

Thanks

[dagenham]

I would think there is a hinge pin out there somewhere that will fix that.
You might have to look outside the normal sources that's all.

[JTurbo]

The local hardware store actually had the correct diameter hinge pins, but they were quite a bit longer. So the stainless screw / nylock nut seemed to be a better option.

[MikeFleming]

The local hardware store actually had the correct diameter hinge pins, but they were quite a bit longer. So the stainless screw / nylock nut seemed to be a better option. Hacksaw or lathe and drill press will shorten and cotter-pin-ize the longer ones.

Solid shank will last MUCH longer than a threaded shaft.

[Cruzen]

I came across this product by Daniel Carpenter sold through Blue Oval.
http://www.blueovalindustries.com/1979-1993-mustang/hardware/hw2180.html

Anyone here used this replacement product?

[MikeFleming]

^
Have not used those but they loo9k like they will do the job.

[Cruzen]

Okay, so I went ahead and ordered a set of hatch hinges from Blue Oval. (See attached images).

The ones on my car are painted same color as the car. Do they all come painted as the ones I received are not?

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[MikeFleming]

Replacement ones are not painted. You must paint them when installing on your car - same as replacement sheet metal.

Those are bright CAD plated.

[Cruzen]

Replacement ones are not painted. You must paint them when installing on your car - same as replacement sheet metal.

Those are bright CAD plated.

Is bright CAD plated good or bad?

[MikeFleming]

Is bright CAD plated good or bad? Yes. Good.

It's used for decorative rust/corrosion prevention. Most hardware bolts/nuts are silver or yellow cadmium plated for same reason (NOT for high-temp applications!!). To paint it (get the paints on rough surface to stick), it will need to be scuffed. Scotch Brite pads work well - same prep work as one would do for any new piece of metal getting painted.

[Cruzen]

Thank you for the explanation and tip.

[rodster]

I came across this product by Daniel Carpenter sold through Blue Oval.
http://www.blueovalindustries.com/1979-1993-mustang/hardware/hw2180.html

Anyone here used this replacement product?

Says •Made from stainless steel that will not rust like originals did